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[Lance]

Sorry, I should have been clearer on this point. There have been a lot of questions outside of the project along the lines of 'Why is he here, we have plenty of analysts?' and 'I thought we were cutting back on contractors'.

As it's my first contract I found it a bit troubling (on top of no clear brief), so it wobbled me.

That always happens.
And the fact you've heard it means they aren't professional. On that basis you're better than them already.
In fact you might have been brought in simply because you're more professional than the tools they already have. Nothing to do with skills and all to do with attitude.

[Morgraal]

Ignore them, they're jealous of your day rate.

[Morgraal]

And it goes in General

Noted

[northernladuk]

The correct thread title is 'Boomed'

Congratulations but keep applying. I would be suspicious of a three week delay and then a start just before Christmas.

And it goes in General

[LondonManc]

Sorry, I should have been clearer on this point. There have been a lot of questions outside of the project along the lines of 'Why is he here, we have plenty of analysts?' and 'I thought we were cutting back on contractors'.

As it's my first contract I found it a bit troubling (on top of no clear brief), so it wobbled me.

Ignore them, they're jealous of your day rate.

[Morgraal]

Never admit that - for all you know, they know less than you, but are better at bluffing.

Sorry, I should have been clearer on this point. There have been a lot of questions outside of the project along the lines of 'Why is he here, we have plenty of analysts?' and 'I thought we were cutting back on contractors'.

As it's my first contract I found it a bit troubling (on top of no clear brief), so it wobbled me.

[Morgraal]

I've spent some time with them. They are capable from an experience POV.

However, more and more I note that data analyst that I have worked with or along side arent able to adapt, think freely or be dynamic.

I find this weird as being flexible is part of role IMHO.

I dunno, maybe I've just worked with some churners.

[NotAllThere]

... they have a lot of Analysts that can do what i do, plus more already...

Never admit that - for all you know, they know less than you, but are better at bluffing.

[Morgraal]

Hiya

So I've been in place for a month.

Ive written my own brief and had some wobbles with thinking that I'm excess to requirements as they have a lot of Analysts that can do what i do, plus more already.

However, I've grown more confident over the last week as I've gotten more to grips with what is needed, there is a lot to learn so I'm picking up Agile/Scrum terminology and understanding.

It's still weird as I think more about expenses and admin of the business

Cheers

Mark

[VAt Collect0r]

Nice one Mark and Good Luck

But did he get his feet under the desk yet?

It's 21st today.

Also, the time to start spending is not until the warchest is sufficient.

Merry xmas from Scrooge

[saptastic]

Hi all

Firstly, thanks for all the information on this site, it has been a massive help.

I've signed my first contract and start on 17 Dec. I'm very excited to get cracking on a big national project as a Lead Business Analyst.

Thanks again

Mark

Nice one Mark and Good Luck

[heyya99]

I'd start spending without delay

[theroyale]

Thanks, they've said they want me in for the whole week, so that should be fine.

Good luck! You reminded me of the heady times of landing my first contract - and saying goodbye to boringness of permiedom... good times

[Morgraal]

Thanks, they've said they want me in for the whole week, so that should be fine.

[PerfectStorm]

Congratulations! Look forward to 2 days of work before a mandatory 2 week furlough, possibly :-)