> Alternatively, you could also offer to take over the projects. Go direct to the C-level crew and tell them you're going to be put in charge of the project, yo

> Alternatively, you could also offer to take over the projects. Go direct to the C-level crew and tell them you're going to be put in charge of the project, you need $x dollars, and authority over the project to get it done. If the project is that important, they may give it to you, or tell you to pound sand. I love this so much. This is magnificent, absolutely magnificent. It's from the school of, "If you don't want to do it, just ask for a totally ridiculous amount" - then you're either getting something ridiculous or you're out, which you wanted anyways.