sure everyone stays busy at all times. Hissy fits and blow-ups are fairly
frequent. The thin-skinned typically don't survive. Those types, if they

My shop builds plastic injection molds. Every job we do is a one of a kind
job, and every job we do has a dead line and they are all quoted jobs. I
encourage my guys to take their time and do things right. If I didn't quote
enough time (or money) into the job, it's not their problem. If they get
frustrated, I send them for a walk. It's amazing how many times they solve
their own problem by just cooling off a little bit. A good manager can
convey deadlines and concerns without adding pressure to his employees. A
tool maker's job is tough enough without worrying about management issues.

A rushed job almost always comes back for repairs.