This is why I am self-employed.
I work for me, not for somebody else.
That’s a good move. When I got into government service, it wasn’t so intrusive. Part of the problem is that once someone is off probation for civil service it’s practically impossible to fire them. So, they give you a real anal probe on the way in.
A good place to be. Congratulations on success after, no doubt, real work to get there!
But do check out online communications for politics, or good people like you will be cut out.