I just want the system be better and help my colleague...

Me: could you ask (the dev who is in charge of the project) to add a code so any phone numbers included in this field will be removed automatically?

The senior: No. That guy replied me it will take him 2 hours and these 2 hours cost $xxx (based on the guy’s hourly salary). It’s much cheaper to let the other staff to remove the numbers manually.

Me: ....

Seriously this s**t would take you 2 hours?!