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Re:I suspect many task deadlines are designed to force engin... by drdeadringer on Wednesday September 16, 2020 @04:37PM (#24497539)
Perhaps some managers think they are a clever Cpt Kirk who's gotten wise to their Scotty's miracle-worker tactics, even though they're a manager with an honest Geordi La Forge.

No offence to Geordi La Forge.

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Re:I suspect many task deadlines are designed to force engin... by blibble on Wednesday September 16, 2020 @04:54PM (#24497761)
mandatory clip: https://youtu.be/8xRqXYsksFg?t=9
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Re:I suspect many task deadlines are designed to force engin... by TeMPOraL on Wednesday September 16, 2020 @05:06PM (#24497913)
Related, from the newest member of Star Trek family:

https://youtu.be/latWmQtm8fw?t=22

In your estimating, remember to always add buffer time.

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