strumminsix wrote: ↑Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:42 pm
My experience... if you get a good faith estimate double it in your mind and be happy with updates every few months.
Not a bad approach at all.
My technique is, after the builder or tech tells me how long the work will take, I reply, "OK, but really - what's the actual true expected completion date?" You'd be surprised at how often this works to get a second estimate that's more in line with reality.
This technique, on a broader level, works especially well with children, too. I'll ask a question. I'll get the reply, "I don't know." Then I'll respond, "Well, if you did know, what would it be/what would you want/etc.?" At least half the times, I'll then get a real answer!
