I got a job in a sensitive govt area in 92. We had to go through strict security screening. Because i had changed my name, it was only after i won the position that ASIO (Oz'z internal spooks) discovered problems with my "background". I was told on more than one occasion, by some dribbling old coots that "someone like you should never have been employed here".

Consequently I worked extremely hard in that job (a very interesting and rewarding one) and was able to make a significant difference. I was pleased to stay the distance, and the thanks i got from many that i helped over the years in that postion, and from later bosses, more than made up for the cranky old grumblebums, some of whom are still souring the corridors with their raised eyebrows and stuffed shirts.