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How does that not apply in the same scenario? Tell the client what you've run into and what the new estimated cost to actually implement the feature. Unless the
by zacharydanger 15y ago
How does that not apply in the same scenario? Tell the client what you've run into and what the new estimated cost to actually implement the feature. Unless the contract has some stipulation about misestimation, no one can force you to do that extra work.
- vannevar 15y agoIn the mechanic's case, he has the car. The client presumably was using the car already (unlike your software project) and needs it immediately. His only other choice is to pay you, get the car back, and start over with another mechanic. That generally gives the mechanic more leverage. You're right, no one can force you to keep working. But typically at that point the client owes you money, you have no tangible collateral in hand (like a car) and while you might be able to force him to pay by suing him, it's generally going to be a lot cheaper in the long run to eat the hours and keep the client. If the project is grossly underestimated and the client is unlikely to provide more large projects in the future, then quitting the project might make more sense than continuing. In which case, depending on the nature of the contract and the project, the client might end up suing you.