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Re:Why software projects take longer than you think – a stat... by teddyh on Tuesday April 16, 2019 @04:53AM (#19672139)
I would recommend this talk regarding professionalism:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0O1VVqRSK0#t=5m20s

EDIT: The part about estimates is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0O1VVqRSK0#t=36m56s

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Re:Why software projects take longer than you think – a stat... by afarrell on Tuesday April 16, 2019 @05:11AM (#19672192)
I'd replace "they are hired for their knowledge" with "professionals are hired for their judgement". Judgement usually depends upon knowledge, but its the exercise of judgement that is more key to emphasise.
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