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+# 2025-11-10 20:00:??
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+_Monday Evening, Before Bed_
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+#topic/estimating #occupational #original-format/typewritten-print
+
+Today while (a peer) and I were walking, he asked
+me what I thought of his qualities as an estimator.
+I told him I think he has the right of it, that having beliefs
+about what's correct that don't change just because
+a senior says they should, is a good sign.
+
+I can't remember now if I knew it before today,
+but my relationship with Dale, my former manager,
+while never "good", was much improved when I started
+pushing back on his direction and feedback. I became
+an estimator, where before I was just someone who
+could estimate for him. He hated it, and let me know,
+but I never felt more sure of my position.
+
+Estimating is not a field where you get ahead
+by being more technically skilled or efficient.
+
+You distinguish yourself by convincing your superiors
+that you understand the objective and how to achieve
+it. The best estimators---as measured by compensation
+package---are not doing takeoff, they're
+telling other estimators what to take off and how.
+
+Conquer your self-doubt. Tell your boss they're
+wrong and stupid and they should feel bad. Profit.