#0 - Estimation

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[Title: Estimation]

[Caption: Inexperienced Developer]
Inexperienced Developer: that'll take 2 days, tops.

[Caption: Experienced Developer]
Experienced Developer: that'll take at least 2 weeks.

[Caption: Inexperienced PM]
Inexperienced PM: 2 days? Sounds ok.
Inexperienced PM (thinking): but I only scheduled a day and a half.

[Caption: Experienced PM]
Experienced PM: 2 weeks? Sounds ok.
Experienced PM (thinking): It's going to be at least three.

[Caption: And then sales comes along:]
Salesman: Good news! I got the contract signed! 1 day!
Developer: Shit.

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