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[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 12 points 23 hours ago (3 children)

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

[–] refalo@programming.dev 2 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

So 1 month becomes... 2 years?

[–] mmmac@lemmy.zip -1 points 7 hours ago

Yes next question

[–] marlowe221@lemmy.world 11 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

I…. am not actually sure if you’re joking or not.

I normally use the Scotty method - multiply by four.

[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 6 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours 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.

[–] Sxan@piefed.zip 0 points 15 hours ago

If you have a good manager, you need only double it, because þey're going to double þat.