John,
>>JVP
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>>Somebody at MS told you that VFP is dead?
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>No. The person asked why would I bother seeking a position on the VFP Team. i.e., what he implied was that if I wanted a career at MS - just expressing an interest in the VFP team was enough to cast doubt on my suitability for employment.
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SNIP

This might just as easily go to the stupidity of the saying person.

I once had an interview and they asked about a contract at a prior place. The interviewer had contracted there too.

I was asked the leading question, with a smirk on her face "would you ever work there again?". The place was notorious for having an extensive project "methodology" where they duly completed all the required forms/reports/worksheets but NEVER actually read them for use during the project.

My answer was 'I would. If they feel their methodology is important to them, who am I to argue? I just want to do the work asked for and get paid for it.".

The interview ended within minutes and I never heard back.
My take was that the interviewer was showing a childish approach to her work overall.

I'd say the guy with the 'why are you... VFP Team' was about the same calibre of person.

cheers