This might be No True Scotsman, but it doesn't sound like you are a "finger gunner" after all.
After (fairly) long time in the industry, it seems to come down to:
- understanding what one's clients need (not what they ask for)
- understanding what's in the realm of the possible (technically, politically, organizationally)
- understanding what are the possible futures (good, great, and abject disaster)
If, after answering all those questions, one still advocating for a rewrite, you've shown the maturity needed to undertake the effort.
"Finger-gunning" is usually related to skipping those steps, not the ultimate decision.
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After (fairly) long time in the industry, it seems to come down to:
- understanding what one's clients need (not what they ask for)
- understanding what's in the realm of the possible (technically, politically, organizationally)
- understanding what are the possible futures (good, great, and abject disaster)
If, after answering all those questions, one still advocating for a rewrite, you've shown the maturity needed to undertake the effort.
"Finger-gunning" is usually related to skipping those steps, not the ultimate decision.
(edit for formatting)