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In the tulip at Clientco!

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    In the tulip at Clientco!

    Having a nightmare. 2nd day in and the client is questioning every step I take within my approach to investigating Business requirements.

    Rejected my request for access to their existing DWH, stating it wasn't necessary for requirements gathering. Which in theory is true, if you believe in a classical waterfall approach.

    I'm much more used to hands on. Client questioned and then rejected my requests for access.

    Then when I questioned the lack of documentation on the work processes, it transpired that the documentation I reviewed I didnt understand it was specific to the industry they are in. I interviewed on subject area A, they are on B. But they sound similar.

    I'm well and truly fooked here.
    We have a review tomorrow and I believe that I will be OUT!
    What happens in General, stays in General.
    You know what they say about assumptions!

    #2
    'kin ell MF - that didn't take long. Looking on the bright side you'll be able to go on holiday after all.

    PS this is a wind-up isn't it?
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      #3
      Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
      Having a nightmare. 2nd day in and the client is questioning every step I take within my approach to investigating Business requirements.

      Rejected my request for access to their existing DWH, stating it wasn't necessary for requirements gathering. Which in theory is true, if you believe in a classical waterfall approach.

      I'm much more used to hands on. Client questioned and then rejected my requests for access.

      Then when I questioned the lack of documentation on the work processes, it transpired that the documentation I reviewed I didnt understand it was specific to the industry they are in. I interviewed on subject area A, they are on B. But they sound similar.

      I'm well and truly fooked here.
      We have a review tomorrow and I believe that I will be OUT!
      Two days to find out you're sh!te? Is that a record?

      A tip - give the customer what he/she says they want.

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        #4
        Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
        Having a nightmare. 2nd day in and the client is questioning every step I take within my approach to investigating Business requirements.

        Rejected my request for access to their existing DWH, stating it wasn't necessary for requirements gathering. Which in theory is true, if you believe in a classical waterfall approach.

        I'm much more used to hands on. Client questioned and then rejected my requests for access.

        Then when I questioned the lack of documentation on the work processes, it transpired that the documentation I reviewed I didnt understand it was specific to the industry they are in. I interviewed on subject area A, they are on B. But they sound similar.

        I'm well and truly fooked here.
        We have a review tomorrow and I believe that I will be OUT!
        Tell them you're motivated to do things according to their approach and you'll be fine. By the sounds of it, you'll be able to drag this out for a long time if that's how they go about things.
        And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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          #5
          Originally posted by SupremeSpod View Post
          Two days to find out you're sh!te? Is that a record?

          A tip - give the customer what he/she says they want.
          Were talking two different languages here.

          This is a ******* nightmare.
          What happens in General, stays in General.
          You know what they say about assumptions!

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            #6
            I believe in a classical waterfall approach while somebody else is paying.
            And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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              #7
              Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
              Having a nightmare. 2nd day in and the client is questioning every step I take within my approach to investigating Business requirements.

              Rejected my request for access to their existing DWH, stating it wasn't necessary for requirements gathering. Which in theory is true, if you believe in a classical waterfall approach.

              I'm much more used to hands on. Client questioned and then rejected my requests for access.

              Then when I questioned the lack of documentation on the work processes, it transpired that the documentation I reviewed I didnt understand it was specific to the industry they are in. I interviewed on subject area A, they are on B. But they sound similar.

              I'm well and truly fooked here.
              We have a review tomorrow and I believe that I will be OUT!
              Has anyone pissed on your shoes yet?
              Coffee's for closers

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                #8
                Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
                I interviewed on subject area A, they are on B. But they sound similar.(
                More clues. What are A and B?

                Are you just gathering requirements or involved in the later stages as well?
                While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by SupremeSpod View Post
                  A tip - give the customer what he/she says they want.
                  Ooh no. If he cuts them off and puts them on a plate now he won't be able to sew them back on.
                  While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by SupremeSpod View Post
                    A tip - give the customer what he/she says they want.
                    whs + a hefty invoice
                    And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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