[morgante]

I've managed to push back on PMs many times by redirecting them to trade between time and features (so they still feel like they're in control). That being said, you're right that I would never work somewhere that treats developers so porly.

> Incorporating safety-critical software into the "professional engineering" spectrum would almost certainly require some things that are seen as near-heresy to the software community, like requiring a 4-year degree from an ABET-accredited program.

The vast majority of software isn't safety-critical, so there would still be plenty of opportunities for developers who don't fit into rigid modes.

I 100% oppose having accreditations for all developers.