Is My Theme Park Coming Together with a Swing in the Making?

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The discussion centers on the disparity between expectations and actual costs in business consulting, with a humorous take on the situation. Participants reflect on the irony of real-life experiences mirroring artistic representations, particularly in the context of the building trades. There is a shared sentiment of frustration regarding unmet expectations, highlighted by a recurring joke about waiting for a promised theme park. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clear documentation in business dealings to avoid misunderstandings.
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It should be I want it like the Business consultant described it and not cost how it was billed.
 
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This is a great example of art imitating life. After a lifelong career in the building trades I find it more than funny, it's seriously funny with emphasis on the serious part. :oldbiggrin:
 
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I'm still waiting for my theme park...
 
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I'm still waiting for my theme park...
It is in the process of being "documented".
 
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