There was a time not too long ago where software development was considered an expensive investment. Only companies with crazy deep pockets or passionate engine

There was a time not too long ago where software development was considered an expensive investment. Only companies with crazy deep pockets or passionate engineers with equity promises (think startups) could afford to work in such a profession. It was special. Over the last couple decades businesses have worked hard to commoditize it in every possible way leading to every Tom, Dick & Harry calling themselves an "engineer" and every "company" needing to have a software/web presence. It's become basic - like electricity. So while your experience in carefully crafting a viable design and erring on the side of caution would have been appreciated decades ago, it's just not the nature of the game today. Just take heart that your approach is that of a true engineer and not someone who will cheapen their work by slapping on something that works in a sandbox type of env.