If I had some input into the planning of how I’m supposed to allocate my time to various tasks, corporate life wouldn’t be so dire. Unfortunately, the top-down approach usually ends up being something like the project management equivalent of trying to pack a week’s worth of clothing into an overnight bag. Sacrifices need to be made – and I’m not just talking about my sanity and will to live.
The terrifying truth is that this is typical for the industry. Think about that the next time you drive across a bridge. Maybe pack some brown trousers in your overnight bag.
