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How software estimating feels: A sealed envelope containing a destination is placed in your hand. Without opening it, estimate how long you will need to drive
by ericb 15y ago
How software estimating feels:
A sealed envelope containing a destination is placed in your hand. Without opening it, estimate how long you will need to drive there. Estimate high and you will be seen as slow or lazy, estimate low and you seem incompetent when arrive late. Others plan around your estimate--so you must commit to it. Fun game, that.
- gvb 15y agoMore like a postcard of a beautiful paradise island is placed in your hands. Without turning the card over to see where the island is located, estimate how long you will need to sail there. [edit] And when you turn it over, it turns out it was really Gary, Indiana. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gary+indiana&hl=en&ll=41.623335,-87.322426&spn=0.03099,0.05991 http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gary+indiana&hl=en&ll=...