sadly they only respect the VC's who are telling them to get cheap replacements who in general tend to f@@k things up. You are in a better position as advisor for your ex emplyer (and many others) when this happens. Charge them hard for your time! Good luck nostr:npub1nc33p6q9y357pkgs03zyndtsdz7czwx5gf055qt0dejh274ktnlqwfylhl