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You go to school and learn that 2+2=4. You get a consulting job and learn 2+2= whatever the client says it is. I wouldn’t jump to the conclusion that the consu
by kreims 2y ago
You go to school and learn that 2+2=4. You get a consulting job and learn 2+2= whatever the client says it is.
I wouldn’t jump to the conclusion that the consulting engineer was incompetent. Sometimes a bureaucrat tells you to sharpen your pencils and come back with the answer That fits the budget they have if you want to keep your professional services contract going.
- cssanchez 2y agoThey specifically stated a lack of documented concern by the engineers. First thing you learn as a contractor is CYA.
- foxglacier 2y agoYea and that's a violation of professional ethics. Being corrupt or working for a corrupt organization in no way justifies it. Professionals are trusted by society to act responsibly even when it's against the interests of their clients or employers.
- rovr138 2y agoSpecially licensed professionals.
- kreims 2y agoIf only you knew how bad things really are.
- foxglacier 2y agoHowever bad they are, it's the fault of the engineer. You can't excuse that with "but everyone does it".