Reply to: A little out of character

[Freamon]

The fact they don't even appear to have read and understood the requirements is really really frightening.

Or, in the real world, not even remotely surprising.

Still, not my problem,

Really? Didn't you write the requirements?

[doodab]

I get this only too loud and clear. It would seem the model is sell it cheap then figure out if they have the capability after. The fact they don't even appear to have read and understood the requirements is really really frightening.

Still, not my problem,

So basically the same as a uk based consultancy but with a lower price.

[GreenLabel]

His time limit was in working days, and they only count if he's not ill
So we're actually only half way through the first day

You must spread some reputation around before giving it to SpaceCadet again.

[MarillionFan]

His time limit was in working days, and they only count if he's not ill
So we're actually only half way through the first day

You're not factoring in the 600% utilization, though

Good point

we've just reached the end of the first hour, time for a brew

[Spacecadet]

You're not factoring in the 600% utilization, though

Good point

we've just reached the end of the first hour, time for a brew

[TheFaQQer]

His time limit was in working days, and they only count if he's not ill
So we're actually only half way through the first day

You're not factoring in the 600% utilization, though

[Spacecadet]

<BigBrotherVoice>
It's day 22 of Suity's two week ultimatum to walk if things don't get better....
</BigBrotherVoice>

His time limit was in working days, and they only count if he's not ill
So we're actually only half way through the first day

[TheFaQQer]

and this guys, is where the disaster starts ..

You do realise Suity that all those so-called excuses, especially the request for a walkthrough, were their way, rightly or wrongly, of telling you they didn't fully understand the requirements?

If they don't understand the requirements, then they can only blame the person who wrote the requirements specification.

And they will.

And because there are more of them than there are of him, they will win the argument, the implication being that if a whole group of people can't understand the document then the document must be at fault.

[suityou01]

and this guys, is where the disaster starts ..

You do realise Suity that all those so-called excuses, especially the request for a walkthrough, were their way, rightly or wrongly, of telling you they didn't fully understand the requirements?

I get this only too loud and clear. It would seem the model is sell it cheap then figure out if they have the capability after. The fact they don't even appear to have read and understood the requirements is really really frightening.

Still, not my problem,

[OwlHoot]

So I raised my voice so I could be heard, and fimly but politely spelt out exactly what I expect, exactly what I was not prepared to accept in terms of excuses and told them to jolly well get on with it. ..

and this guys, is where the disaster starts ..

You do realise Suity that all those so-called excuses, especially the request for a walkthrough, were their way, rightly or wrongly, of telling you they didn't fully understand the requirements?

[TheFaQQer]

For weeks now I have had my doubts about the off shore team. Now that we have a dev environment it really is time for them to start ramping up.

Todays bulltulip excuses include :

We need a formal walkthrough of the requirements.
There may be changes coming we need to factor in.
We need time to learn the tool properly.
Yada yada yada

Couldn't get a frakin word in.

So I raised my voice so I could be heard, and fimly but politely spelt out exactly what I expect, exactly what I was not prepared to accept in terms of excuses and told them to jolly well get on with it.

Worse still, the PM had sat there throughout the call just shaking his head in disbelief rather than actually jumping on the situations as they arose.

I am pleased I took a firm stand as they are now all towing the line.

Then afterwards the PM asked me to "temper" my approach.

Sometimes these things need to be said, and the air cleared. It's a part of life.

Make room on the bench for me I reckon.

<BigBrotherVoice>
It's day 22 of Suity's two week ultimatum to walk if things don't get better....
</BigBrotherVoice>

[suityou01]

Mr Suity, I have a kettle and a pot in reception who'd like a word.

Ha so you did notice!

[suityou01]

<chanting crowd> Suity !! Suity !! Suity !! </chanting crowd>

Listen suitster, I told you during your 'should i pack it in thread' to get in there, lay down the law and kick some ass !

Walk up to the PM, punch him as hard as you can, If possible, an uppercut to the chin, and say, quietly, "Temper that, motherf****r".

Tell him you expect him to take control of the situation, so next time YOU don't HAVE to step in. Remind him, if he can't do that, you're happy to escort him to the car park.

You listen to me suity. If you do what I say, at the end of your contract, you'll be carried out of that place shoulder high by a bunch of guys singing "For he's a jolly good fellow" while the women stand around the door dabbing tears from their eyes with lace hankies.

Wild thang, I think I lurve you.

[MarillionFan]

Mr Suity, I have a kettle and a pot in reception who'd like a word.

[TestMangler]

<chanting crowd> Suity !! Suity !! Suity !! </chanting crowd>

Listen suitster, I told you during your 'should i pack it in thread' to get in there, lay down the law and kick some ass !

Walk up to the PM, punch him as hard as you can, If possible, an uppercut to the chin, and say, quietly, "Temper that, motherf****r".

Tell him you expect him to take control of the situation, so next time YOU don't HAVE to step in. Remind him, if he can't do that, you're happy to escort him to the car park.

You listen to me suity. If you do what I say, at the end of your contract, you'll be carried out of that place shoulder high by a bunch of guys singing "For he's a jolly good fellow" while the women stand around the door dabbing tears from their eyes with lace hankies.