I have this with the director all the time:

I: We need a new server, otherwise with increased load it will die!
He won’t die, he’s a server.

A month later... the server lies, shipment stands, customers are angry...
I: And I told you!
Damn you said Vasa! If you were right, we would buy a new server.

A clear pen! Need a new server? You fucking work! Is the old server dead? You work fucking! Can you support the business without financial investments? Do you need food at all?