[kalleth]

That's really tough, and I'm sorry you had to deal with it.

I was lucky in that I was dealing (in both cases where I've run similar flows to this) with above-board exec teams who wanted the best quality information I could give them - even assuming that estimates are just assumptions - even if it meant having some tough conversations about scope or headcount.

[marcus_holmes]

Like I said, it was early in my career. I now know how to handle this - ask more questions and work out what the real objective is. Also refuse to let people shout at me ;)