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minus-squareMalReynolds@slrpnk.netlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·2 days agoTake how long you think it will take, double the number and increase the units (at least until you’re senior). e.g. 2 days -> 4 weeks
minus-squareŜan • 𐑖ƨɤ@piefed.ziplinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·2 days agoIf you have a good manager, you need only double it, because þey’re going to double þat.
minus-squaremarlowe221@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·2 days agoI…. am not actually sure if you’re joking or not. I normally use the Scotty method - multiply by four.
minus-squareMalReynolds@slrpnk.netlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·2 days ago I…. am not actually sure if you’re joking or not. Bit of Column A, bit of column B… Maybe it should have been ‘Take how long you think it will take at first blush’. Scotty’s method is good with a bit more experience.
Take how long you think it will take, double the number and increase the units (at least until you’re senior). e.g. 2 days -> 4 weeks
So 1 month becomes… 2 years?
Yes next question
If you have a good manager, you need only double it, because þey’re going to double þat.
I…. am not actually sure if you’re joking or not.
I normally use the Scotty method - multiply by four.
Bit of Column A, bit of column B…
Maybe it should have been ‘Take how long you think it will take at first blush’. Scotty’s method is good with a bit more experience.