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"(Nasa's Law) Work flows to the most competent man until he sinks."

Yes, sexist, I know. I recall this from many years ago but have not been able to find an official source. Anyone know?

Sounds like a rephrasing of the Peter Principle ("Everyone rises to the level of their incompetence.")

I took the quote to mean that competent people get handed more and more workload until they burn out.

Yes, that is my understanding too.