I had, some years ago, then I forgot. Sorry.
I agree 100% but we can’t override the shot-callers. I still can do my best but I will not pursue the perfect solution from the get go because that means I must always work much more than 8h a day, which is not acceptable even if I was paid extra.
If they want low-quality work then they’ll get low-quality work. If they ask why are deliveries slow, I give it to them straight: “you wanted tasks X, Y and Z in one day and not a week, this comes with the problem that further iteration slows down – if you give us more time budget, velocity on average will increase”.
Do they usually listen? No. Have I been fired for being too honest? Yes. Do I care? Not one bit. I’d do it again.
This is where this mythical improvisation I keep mentioning comes into play. More experience, better improvisation. IMO you have plenty of experience already and are quite diligent. You should give yourself more credit. And you should care less about your employer; they are not your life.
We cannot override immutable physics laws. Don’t beat yourself over it. Again, if they want crappy work done then they’ll get crappy work done. Not your problem.
