What you don’t seem to understand is that unlike you Im being recommended by seniors, leads and directors from multiple studios including Ubisoft, Gameloft, Eidos, Warner Bros, etc. Im already established in the industry and am one of the rare employees specialized in action games, notably FPS games and competitive multiplayer. And you will hardly find someone more qualified since Im a former top tier player on several games, worked professionally as qa tester, 3d artist, game/level designer and now as a programmer.
For most people I represent the unknown, even… something that isnt possible to achieve. People disliking me before they actually meet me or work with me? Story of my life. Im used to it.

Source: Some badass on Game Dev League discord channel