3:19 PM
@ShadowWizard I don't need one, but if someone plays the emotional card with me, that's my standard answer...
(I distinctly remember a certain Jewish boss telling me: My budget for this project is xx% higher than yours but you took a completely different approach and yours is more detailed, but I feel it's not right...)
Standard answer: "Will a hug help?"
1. weird look on his face
4. "Approved, but if you come in higher than your budget, I'll reserve the right to tell you 'I told you so' ".
I came in 15% under my budget.