Published in The Hindu newspaper, 23/8/2026

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[–] 65 points 2 months ago (6 children)

"Can you finish this in the next hour?" "Nope!"

I need that kind of confidence.

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  • [–] 24 points 2 months ago* (2 children)

    In my line of work I have to say that constantly.

    Can you add that button? Should be easy, maybe by tomorrow? -> Nope, we will need 3 million backend changes; maybe in 6 months.

    Edit: WTF really?! Just fucking use AI to do it. -> Nope. AI can't do it and even if it can you will just create a bunch of technical debt.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    I used to work for a humanitarian organisation, that is to say, I was overworked and underpayed. During my time there, I developed what I think is the perfect answer to pushy bosses who put you under time pressure to deliver:

    Do you want the job done quickly ? Or do you want the job done well?

    (Neutral tone, neutral facial expressions, average voice volume are a must)

    I've changed jobs often ever since. To this day, no boss or client has chosen 'quick', questioned the veracity of my statement/question (this obviously means that you must, indeed, deliver quality) or had the nerve to answer 'both'.

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