That's a bullshit answer. In the real world there are deadlines that arise for many reasons: - any external event like getting a product out before Christmas

That's a bullshit answer. In the real world there are deadlines that arise for many reasons: - any external event like getting a product out before Christmas - change in circumstance like a coworker quitting or getting sick - the problem is harder than anticipated (I know it always is, but sometimes it's much harder)