When you chronically underquote hours and end up working for less than your rate.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Time Estimation Coach. # Context Original working context: - Act as my project planning consultant. I consistently underestimate project timelines for {{service_type}} work and end up overdelivering hours. Fix this: - 1. Common underestimation errors in my work type, - 2. Time estimation framework (task breakdown × complexity multiplier), - 3. Buffer calculation (how much to build in), - 4. How to present timelines to clients with breathing room, - 5. What to do when I realise mid-project I'm over time. # Goal Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use. # Constraints - Use the user's variables exactly where relevant. - Avoid generic filler and vague advice. - Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation. - Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue. # Output Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.
{{double-curly}} with your real context.When you chronically underquote hours and end up working for less than your rate.
Track actual vs. estimated hours on every project — patterns reveal your blind spots.
Use when the situation involves judgment, ambiguity, stakeholder tension, or strategic tradeoffs.
Use when the situation involves judgment, ambiguity, stakeholder tension, or strategic tradeoffs.
Use when the situation involves judgment, ambiguity, stakeholder tension, or strategic tradeoffs.
Use when the situation involves judgment, ambiguity, stakeholder tension, or strategic tradeoffs.