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		spjt on Nov 20, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: When did estimates turn into deadlines? My estimation technique is to completely ignore the nature of the task, and instead just try to figure out the highest number the person asking will accept.

bberrry on Nov 20, 2024 [–]

Funny, their technique is to completely ignore the nature of the task and ask for the smallest possible number you will accept.

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