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So I guess it's a choice between getting fired for not meeting a deadline, and getting fired for destroying customer data.

I'd rather take the first option. At least my reputation will still be somewhat intact.

And as a bonus, I can get out of that hostile environment earlier.

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> I'd rather take the first option. At least my reputation will still be somewhat intact.

I'd take the same option, but for different reasons: the customer's data. Only pictures of e.g. a deceased wife, no backup, and you just deleted them. You can arm-wave all you like about backing up, but you deleted them.

Dude, I am already stressed when hitting big red buttons in production, and from now on I can imagine the possibility of erasing unrecoverable memories about lost loved ones... This profession is tough on the most unexpected levels.

If you want more nightmare fuel (or just want to see various ways technology goes wrong), check out http://catless.ncl.ac.uk/Risks .

The choice is between definitely getting fired and maybe someone's data getting deleted.

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