This month’s drama summary at work:
THEM
"We want you to implement this import functionality from our 10+ year legacy application that took 3+ years to implement. Also, we want you to create a way to convert previously clients from this legacy application to the new application (apples to oranges). * Add more and more features/functionality * * Add more and more features/functionality * "
ME
“Just to let you know, this project will take years if you want everything desired”
THEM
“Years?”
I dont know what you just said but ill take your word for it and throw you a
:wtf
yeha shawn, +1 for being awesome.
It’s not rocket science.
Cliff Notes:
Management who should have expertise are asking for similiar functionality that took over 3 years to develop and much more to be included in their new product (I am one of the lead engineers on the project)
They are surprised when I give them a big price tag (Remember, hourse = money).
Cliff Notes Anology
You bought a Honda Civic DX in 1995. You paid $15K. You are PISSED because it’s slow as balls, no AC, no power, and has ugly rainbow stripes
You go to the dealer this month (13 years later) and you want a Honda Civic SI with AC, power, beautiful silver paint, navigation, upgrade stereo, life time warranty, etc…
You are surprised/angry when they tell you it’s $30K.
:shifty
Icwutudidthere
:runaway
are you just venting? i have soft shoulders you know shawn. :crackup
Time for a raise and a bonus.
Job security… tell them NO PROBLEM
Hah. Yea. I was venting.
Basically what I do. I can build a rocketship that can go to the moon for the right amount of money/time.
shawn, come to albany and lets go out, im bored and i want to get hammered. that should take your mind off word
^^^ Word, sounds like we need to go get beers.
It’s good to be self-employed.
where do you live, lets go get some drinks :nod
100 bucks says you can build a ship that will take YOUR ass to the moon.
were you better that he can, or can’t? and btw thats messed up.
I know all software developers are geniuses, but I gotta call BS here. :crackup
I’ll give you 5 mil if you build me something that will win this… http://www.motorauthority.com/news/news/automotive-x-prize-100mpg-challenge-kicks-off-at-ny-show/
you have to win though or you get nada.
My sentra gets 120mpg off boost
Maybe not the Alpha or Beta version 
I am up in Albany every 2 months or so. I’ll post next time. I met up with Vlad last time.
It’s got its good and bad to be honest.
You = teh fail
Says the guy driving the overweight eagle talon
JK! :tong
It is NOT a DSM! :headbang