Well, that is nothing, seriously, at least he did not get blamed for something that was not his fault.  If he did, then ask him to get used to it, especially as a software developer.  Seriously, in a software project, the developers are almost always the bottom feeders, when the project catches fire, we are the ones that get the most heat.  A developer's words doesnt count for much compared to the project manager or business analyst.  If your friend is indeed planning a career as a developer, he should be prepared for this kinda situation as it is very common in boleh-land.  I've been in so many projects where the corners are being cut from the top to be competitive, i.e. 12 months project cut to 3 months with no reduction in requirement or increase in resource.  In the end when the project fails, it is always the developers fault.

He choose to have a lot of commitment by buying an expensive car (Honda City).  Or else, he would have less commitment and perhaps he could even take an entry level programing job for a while ( a few months to a year).  Now, he has no choice.

How you choose to spend your time and money determine how much freedom you have..

Dreamer

I still dont understand WTF has it gotta do with the car? Buy already, use la, sell and make a loss, risk your life on a motorbike and get stuck in the rain, WTF for?