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This reminds me of a famously obtuse and obdurate boss who asked for things that were utterly impossible. He had delusions of grandeur which left him convinced that he and only he was qualified to challenge the “cheap, fast, good - pick any two” triangle.

Naturally, I did my best to explain the laws of physics to him, but he wouldn’t hear it. In a spectacular display of Stockholm syndrome I did my best to appease him for four years, but, as many of you can surely predict by this point in the story, I failed in every possible way and eventually gave up. Just wish I could have my four years back.

I was glad to read that OP at least got paid well for his efforts.

[Tade0]

I applaud you for being able to stand four years of this.

I usually get fired from such positions in less than two.

[sleepybrett]

I usually walk out about six months in if not sooner. Maybe it's just because I spent so much time freelancing that I had enough experience to recognize a no-win situation.