1. Two engineers = twice the output 2. The initial specification is complete and entirely accurate. Any errors or omissions found will have no schedule effect. 3. If the start date slips, there is no reason to change the completion date. 4. There is no schedule impact caused by features and requirements added after the schedule is agreed to. 5. There is no need for further work as soon as the main features appear to be operational. 6. Any manager can make a better decision during a meeting, than any engineer can after three months study. 7. Engineers don't understand business. 8. There is no schedule impact caused by management re-assigning n members of the team. 9. Experience doesn't matter. Anyone who can create a program that appears to work is just as good as anyone else. "My son is still in high school and he can program circles around you." 10. "If you really cared about this project and this company and your job, you would work harder." -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist