Jun 10
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improve time management: the deadlines
Engineers deal with deadlines on a constant basis. The deadlines sometimes become like monsters from a horror movie…
“Coming soon to a theatre or drive-in near you! One of the most horrific stories to ever unfold on the silver screen! Starring Joe Engineer, the enigmatic soul who never saw the Dreaded Deadline coming, and when it arrived his entire world crumbled beneath his feet!”
Reporter (Grim faced)
“Tell us about it, Joe.”
Joe Engineer
“The Dreaded Deadline approached like a tsunami out of a black void. I had nowhere to run. It engulfed me like some hideous sea creature. I survived only because it was 7.2 on the Dreaded Deadline scale (of ten).”
Reporter
“Why didn’t you prepare for the Dreaded Deadline, Joe?”
Joe Engineer
“There wasn’t time, man. Once the Dreaded Deadline loomed on the horizon; well, it attacked with an insurmountable fury. I have nightmares just thinking about it!”
Reporter
“Yes, but our sources say your workplace has a DEWS (Deadline Early Warning System) in place and you had two weeks to meet the Dreaded Deadline head on, backed up by reinforcements.”
Joe Engineer
“You don’t understand, man. The Dreaded Deadline plays mind games. It leads you to believe that you have plenty of time to manage it. Yeah, sure, there are project milestones but they are nothing but a false sense of security.”
Reporter
“Well…er…have you thought about seeking help, Joe?”
Joe Engineer
“Yes, but no one has the time. The Dreaded Deadline is like a virus without an antidote that gobbles up time. Twelve hours a day isn’t enough anymore. My family hardly knows me anymore—my son called me mister the other day.”
Reporter
“Joe, there’s always a way. Our researchers have found that there is indeed an antidote that fights the Dreaded Deadline and it’s called tempus temporis procuratio.”
Joe Engineer
“Wow, does it have any side effects? It won’t make me sterile will it?”
Reporter (Laughing)
“On the contrary Joe, with the proper dosage tempus temporis procuratio can enhance your love life and make your job a lot easier.”
Joe Engineer (Sits up in his chair)
“I’d like to learn more about tempest tempor…or whatever you call it.”
Reporter
“Sure, Joe, tempus temporis procuratio is time management.”
Joe Engineer (His jaw drops)
“Where do I sign up for it?”
Don’t miss this gripping tale of redemption where Joe the engineer, in the depths of despair, rises up against the Dreaded Deadline with the help of tempus temporis procuratio (time management). They meet head to head and the final clash will go down in Hollywood annals as one of the great “David & Goliath” tales of all time.
