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How honest are you with your job estimates?   [Edit]

Survey period: 9 Jul 2007 to 15 Jul 2007

When estimating how long a job will take for your boss, client, loved ones at home etc, how accurate and honest are you when reporting this time?

OptionVotes% 
I estimate as accurately and honestly as I can16514.77
I estimate accurately and add a small buffer for safety43538.94
I estimate accurately and add a large buffer for safety21018.80
I estimate the time for the job plus time for the new feature additions I know will come along halfway through.13111.73
I quote the longest time I think I can get away with706.27
I quote whatever time will ensure I get the job292.60
I make up a random number565.01
Other211.88



 
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ahmed_abdo13-Jul-07 4:42
ahmed_abdo13-Jul-07 4:42 
GeneralEstimates never change management's time frame Pin
snorkie12-Jul-07 11:07
professionalsnorkie12-Jul-07 11:07 
GeneralAnyone here using FPA for estimates? Pin
Bruno Scopigno11-Jul-07 15:37
Bruno Scopigno11-Jul-07 15:37 
GeneralRe: Anyone here using FPA for estimates? Pin
Mike Gaskey13-Jul-07 13:35
Mike Gaskey13-Jul-07 13:35 
GeneralMythical Man Month Pin
Priyank Bolia11-Jul-07 3:57
Priyank Bolia11-Jul-07 3:57 
GeneralRe: Mythical Man Month Pin
hairy_hats11-Jul-07 5:15
hairy_hats11-Jul-07 5:15 
GeneralRe: Mythical Man Month Pin
Priyank Bolia11-Jul-07 5:17
Priyank Bolia11-Jul-07 5:17 
GeneralRe: Mythical Man Month Pin
hairy_hats11-Jul-07 5:21
hairy_hats11-Jul-07 5:21 
GeneralRe: Mythical Man Month Pin
Jay Gatsby11-Jul-07 9:59
Jay Gatsby11-Jul-07 9:59 
GeneralDepends on the client and/or job Pin
Ashley van Gerven10-Jul-07 17:31
Ashley van Gerven10-Jul-07 17:31 
GeneralI bid to make MORE money - Using Time History Pin
tpaulsme10-Jul-07 9:15
tpaulsme10-Jul-07 9:15 
GeneralFast, Good and Cheap Pin
Mauro Leggieri10-Jul-07 7:05
Mauro Leggieri10-Jul-07 7:05 
GeneralRe: Fast, Good and Cheap Pin
Fred_Smith10-Jul-07 13:54
Fred_Smith10-Jul-07 13:54 
GeneralRe: Fast, Good and Cheap Pin
Bradml13-Jul-07 6:18
Bradml13-Jul-07 6:18 
GeneralRe: Fast, Good and Cheap Pin
Fred_Smith13-Jul-07 6:38
Fred_Smith13-Jul-07 6:38 
GeneralRe: Fast, Good and Cheap Pin
Bradml13-Jul-07 6:41
Bradml13-Jul-07 6:41 
GeneralRe: Fast, Good and Cheap Pin
Fred_Smith13-Jul-07 6:48
Fred_Smith13-Jul-07 6:48 
GeneralRe: Fast, Good and Cheap Pin
MrKalinka14-Jul-07 8:15
MrKalinka14-Jul-07 8:15 
GeneralRe: Fast, Good and Cheap Pin
rilov12-Jul-07 13:33
rilov12-Jul-07 13:33 
GeneralTo quote Marc Clifton from last year Pin
Vikram A Punathambekar10-Jul-07 5:21
Vikram A Punathambekar10-Jul-07 5:21 
GeneralRe: To quote Marc Clifton from last year Pin
Marc Clifton10-Jul-07 5:59
mvaMarc Clifton10-Jul-07 5:59 
GeneralRe: To quote Marc Clifton from last year Pin
Vikram A Punathambekar10-Jul-07 6:06
Vikram A Punathambekar10-Jul-07 6:06 
GeneralRe: To quote Marc Clifton from last year Pin
Marc Clifton10-Jul-07 6:16
mvaMarc Clifton10-Jul-07 6:16 
GeneralRe: To quote Marc Clifton from last year Pin
Xiangyang Liu 刘向阳10-Jul-07 8:49
Xiangyang Liu 刘向阳10-Jul-07 8:49 
GeneralRe: To quote Marc Clifton from last year Pin
Vikram A Punathambekar10-Jul-07 17:14
Vikram A Punathambekar10-Jul-07 17:14 

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