Have you had the balls?

[chef]

Am currently in talks with taking on a project that although im fairly confident I can pull it off (with long nights and small amount of the Chef charm), it's far bigger both technically and responsibility than anything I've taken on before..

I figure it can only be a good thing taking on a challenge, and the rewards would be worth it.

So, my question is, what similar tales/experiences does the panel have? good or bad

[bogeyman]

Am currently in talks with taking on a project that although im fairly confident I can pull it off (with long nights and small amount of the Chef charm), it's far bigger both technically and responsibility than anything I've taken on before..

I figure it can only be a good thing taking on a challenge, and the rewards would be worth it.

So, my question is, what similar tales/experiences does the panel have? good or bad

Without getting into specifics, that's the only way you grow - personally, technically and financially - by taking on challenges that test you.

The jobs that make you doubt yourself, and force you to make supreme efforts, are the ones that really pay off long term.

Better to try and fail than never to try at all.

Go for it Chef.

[TimberWolf]

Am currently in talks with taking on a project that although im fairly confident I can pull it off (with long nights and small amount of the Chef charm), it's far bigger both technically and responsibility than anything I've taken on before..

I figure it can only be a good thing taking on a challenge, and the rewards would be worth it.

So, my question is, what similar tales/experiences does the panel have? good or bad

I wrote a CAD/CAM system to replace a commercial package, solving one NP complete problem after the next (the client didn't understand IT). I did it for peanuts too

[oracleslave]

Am currently in talks with taking on a project that although im fairly confident I can pull it off (with long nights and small amount of the Chef charm), it's far bigger both technically and responsibility than anything I've taken on before..

I figure it can only be a good thing taking on a challenge, and the rewards would be worth it.

So, my question is, what similar tales/experiences does the panel have? good or bad

This flies in the face of my do as little as possible for as much as possible approach so for that reason I am out.

Seriously though does it come with the equivalent rate increase, otherwise why take on the extra hassle?

[Churchill]

This flies in the face of my do as little as possible for as much as possible approach so for that reason I am out.

Seriously though does it come with the equivalent rate increase, otherwise why take on the extra hassle?

Long term reward, both fiscal and mental.

Go for it Chef. How are the salty-chocolate-balls?

[EternalOptimist]

Am currently in talks with taking on a project that although im fairly confident I can pull it off (with long nights and small amount of the Chef charm), it's far bigger both technically and responsibility than anything I've taken on before..

I figure it can only be a good thing taking on a challenge, and the rewards would be worth it.

So, my question is, what similar tales/experiences does the panel have? good or bad

When I know I can do something technically, I always underestimate the time element. Always. Even though I know I am prone to doing it. Then I have to do 16 hour days to get it done.
What a feeling though when its done, you are da man. Do it chef.

[snaw]

I'm considering taking on the Israeli Palestinian conflict.

I'm weighing my balls up to see if they're big enough. A few more days of enforced abstinence should do it I think.

AtW.

[El_Diablo]

Am currently in talks with taking on a project that although im fairly confident I can pull it off (with long nights and small amount of the Chef charm), it's far bigger both technically and responsibility than anything I've taken on before..

I figure it can only be a good thing taking on a challenge, and the rewards would be worth it.

So, my question is, what similar tales/experiences does the panel have? good or bad

Go for it Chef, only way to grow is to challenge yourself mentally.

Good luck!

[Dow Jones]

Up for it

I find it better to opt for a one-off project that hasn't been done before - hence no metrics of performance - than some of the normal run-of-the-mill ones where everything has been done, calculated and documented by others. You can set your own stds, take some risks, finish earlier (or later) and get some kudos. So I'd say yes chef.

[ratewhore]

This flies in the face of my do as little as possible for as much as possible approach so for that reason I am out.

I concur with that!!!

But, go for it. Always remember that you are more than good enough to do the job and that confidence will pay off in spades...