person A: I was working on this project for 6 years and the deadline was coming up. I knew we should have asked for 7 years of funding but my boss said 6 would be enough.
person B: What happened? Did you finish the project?
person A: Not in time. The deadline came and I still needed about 3-6 more months. My boss said we should ask for an extension_comma_ but I knew those were rarely given.
person B: Wow_comma_ that sucks. Sounds like it's your bosses fault. Did he take the blame?
person A: He took part of it when he wrote a great letter backing the extension. But I was worried and felt like I should probably start looking for another job just in case.
person B: Well good luck with your future projects or your future job.
person A: Thanks! We ended up getting the extension so it all worked out.