[FIRST EMAIL] Stop Build Day Survey

[AllenGregoryIV]

Originally Posted by Hitchhiker 42

I think the idea here is that's it's more of a personal (or team) challenge within the team, not outside it. I know I definetly enjoy build season as a challenge that not only challenges me in the robotics area, but also my time management skills, etc.

I understand, my point is that if it's internal, removing HQ's "Stop Build Day" doesn't prevent teams from implementing their own.

Originally Posted by nerdrock101

Lack of resources is one of the things we struggle with as well. We have very few dedicated mentors on our team (many of them are parents that float in and out) and very few members to boot. As a result, we meet nearly every night and weekend just to scrape a bot together. If build season were extended, we would have to continue that pace for much longer. I can give my time for robots for six weeks, but it's hard on my personal life, let alone adding four or more weeks to that. On the other hand, if we're not there, the students can't work, and that'd be doing a disservice to them. Eliminating bag and tag is not a fix for all teams in this position.

I understand that meeting more is hard. But the idea that you are using the same amount of time as every other team just isn't true. Teams are already building well past this "Stop Build Time". You could still stop at 45.5 days, if that's what you are currently choosing to do.