Internal stakeholder or C-Suite: presents nebulous idea for workflow/product/feature with no actual end goal
โWe have a CRITICAL need for this product. It will REVOLUTIONIZE everything we do here. The stakes could not be higher. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED ASAPโ
My boss: Okay. We will move heaven and Earth to get this done for you.
Me: Works 60 hours a week for two months to ensure the new product is successful
Also me: checking usage statistics six months laterโฆlast used by me during go live testing