I have a manager on my current project that has twice waltzed in, cut a 5 day deadline to 2 days and doubled the work load to boot. And here I thought managers were supposed to solve problems, not cause them! ;)
> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lisa M. Bronson (TCP)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: [TCP] Creeping Deadlines > Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:29:24 -0500 > > > Hello, and a belated Happy New Year to you all! :) > > I returned to work on January 3rd and found out that a 3-week deadline > had turned into a 1-week deadline. *gulp* Fortunately, I was able to > get it done in time, and amazingly, the project quality didn't suffer. > But it could have turned out much differently--we all know the > 2-of-3-good-fast-cheap rule! > > Do you have an interesting story about creeping deadlines? If you do, > please share it with the list. > > I hope your new year is off to a great start! > > Lisa B. > > > ______________________________________________ > > Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. > New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help > technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. > > > DITA West 2007--Use a discount code of "TECHCOMMPROS" to get a > discount rate of $200 off the $800 price if you register before > close of business January 15, 2007. > http://www.travelthepath.com/conf/dita2007.shtml > _______________________________________________ > > Technical Communication Professionals > > Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: > http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com > Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com > Gary G. Robinson Technical Communications Consultant gary_robinsonATconsultant.com -- Low Prices, Wide Selection of Gas Masks Everyday low price guarantee. We offer special police discounts and an extremely wide selection of gas masks, filters and huge selection of preparedness gear. http://a8-asy.a8ww.net/a8-ads/adftrclick?redirectid=24e08df2353d2e6cb9bae3a0e3c8c61e ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DITA West 2007--Use a discount code of "TECHCOMMPROS" to get a discount rate of $200 off the $800 price if you register before close of business January 15, 2007. http://www.travelthepath.com/conf/dita2007.shtml _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
