It might be hack on top of hack, but I find it quite enjoyable when I'm completely in control of what I'm delivering. When I know what's reliable and what's dan

It might be hack on top of hack, but I find it quite enjoyable when I'm completely in control of what I'm delivering. When I know what's reliable and what's dangerous, I can work around those limitations. Where things get particularly painful are when you are at the mercy of decisions made by a client or boss who won't listen to reason. Then it's hell.