[JonChesterfield]

I'm confused by the problem of finding enough work to keep engineers busy.

For one thing there is always more work. For another engineers should be totally capable of finding it for themselves.

Some industries really like specifications. Others don't bother with them.

[thebruce87m]

I interpret it as ”useful work”, progressing toward a successful product, as opposed to rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

[softprod]

Right, that’s how I meant it.