The last thing I'd assume was performance. If anyone knows you, they know your contribution/capabilities/dedication.
I hope they ask you to come back. I'm currently powering down in anticipation of shuffle (to acquire a larger position here, well, I hope) and one way to ensure that my liquidity comes back to Steem and isn't retained in BTC is to keep folks like you on deck. Personable people who have a presence and are real and are skilled and are truly vested here.
Not being a nay-sayer, but my faith in the chain has, to an extent, dwindled a bit after hearing this news.
I know you've contributed quite a lot without even being employed by Steemit Inc., please don't let that stop!
Yeah, I'm in Steem for the long haul.
Gives me hope when I see this. Especially after using several precious BTC into buying STEEM and watching it tank with the market. Thank you for all your work man.