Hey, so how quickly can we get this done?

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Why it worked

The video succeeds by tapping into a highly relatable workplace pain point for software developers and product managers, using humor to illustrate the absurdity of project estimation dynamics.

Summary

A creator performs a skit portraying the humorous and often frustrating negotiation process between an engineer and a product manager regarding project timelines. The video highlights how adding or removing specific team members can drastically change project estimates.

Structure

1PM asks for a quick turnaround
2Engineer gives a 10-day estimate
3PM demands it faster
4Engineer suggests cutting scope or adding staff
5PM suggests removing staff
6Engineer gives specific estimates based on team members

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Engineer vs. PM: Estimations

Transcript

Hey, so how quickly can we get this done? 10 days. No can do, we need it faster. Then you'll need to cut scope. How about I add another engineer? 15 days. What if I remove an engineer? Depends who. Bob, 12 days. Sally, 18 days. Steve, 5 days. Done. Kiss on it? Kiss on it.