Perception makes the difference:
Interviewer: How long will you have to work to buy BMW?
Doctor: I think I can buy one in 6-8 months of my practice.
MBA: I need about 11-12 months of hard work.
Engineer: At least 2-3 years of very hard work.
Mr Ratan Tata : I think... about 5 years.
Interviewer: Why so long, Mr Tata?
Mr Ratan Tata: Well, it's not easy, BMW is a big company!