The problem is that once someone gives a date, then they are judged based on that date. In some cases, the software stops making financial sense after some mul

The problem is that once someone gives a date, then they are judged based on that date. In some cases, the software stops making financial sense after some multiplier of this initial date. To avoid estimation you need to avoid dates and avoid projects that have high timeline risks. This means you would need to judge on speed to completion, or better customer satisfaction for project execution.