I have refused a few times to do something that so stupid it's actually harmful to the system. But on other times, I've issued the warning, in writing, and then done the work. In the coding there's a comment about how dumb this is, but "he made me do it".
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Interview question - business wanting something stupid
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostI doubt you would pass the interview if you actually were to say that.
I agree with others though; don't be forced into doing something illegal or even against the client's best interests without a damned good fight and clear written instructions to do it. That £20m bid refusal was not popular with senior management until we went through the reasons for it.
As an aside, it makes for an interesting discussion over the limits of Direction and control, doesn't it.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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The original question is what you would say in an interview, and whatever you might do in practice you should assume that a client wouldn't want to employ contractors who knowingly do "stupid" things.I'm alright JackComment
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I would deliver the stupid project (I’ve done lots) not up to me to decide
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Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View PostI would deliver the stupid project (I’ve done lots) not up to me to decide
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostYes absolutely but don't brag about it at the interview.
I suppose like any interview question, the trick is knowing what that particular customer is looking for. I have to say, it's quite an odd question out of context - so yeah, if the context is more about doing the "right" thing in terms of legality and the systems, then yeah, you're better off claiming you'd never do such things. But any consultant who says they've never implemented something they aren't happy with is just a liar.Last edited by vwdan; 19 January 2020, 17:49.Comment
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You reply with choices and the outcomes of those choices if said stupid instruction is carried out. Help the person understand your concern and the alternative.
As an employer from time to time myself, the last thing I want is a yes man. I want someone I can trust. Someone who'll challenge my point of view."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostI think, as above, this is gonna depend on what you "do". More often than not, I'm interviewing with consultancies to go and work with their customers - in that instance, I'm not about to say "I'd tell the customer to **** off, and walk if they don't like it".
I suppose like any interview question, the trick is knowing what that particular customer is looking for. I have to say, it's quite an odd question out of context - so yeah, if the context is more about doing the "right" thing in terms of legality and the systems, then yeah, you're better off claiming you'd never do such things. But any consultant who says they've never implemented something they aren't happy with is just a liar.
Everyone has been on a project that has gone bad, but that's different to implementing something that is obviously stupid, you might be held liable.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostWould you really want to work on a project where the PM expects you to implement something that is obviously stupid?
Everyone has been on a project that has gone bad, but that's different to implementing something that is obviously stupid, you might be held liable.
Ref being liable - that's obviously a factor, along with anything illegal or whatever. But, stupid or silly alone? Meh. It's not like Accenture would refuse.Comment
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostRef being liable - that's obviously a factor, along with anything illegal or whatever. But, stupid or silly alone? Meh. It's not like Accenture would refuse.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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