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I used to be involved with a composers' consortium. The organization was comprised of several of my friends. In the beginning, everything was alright, because there wasn't a lot to manage at first, but at a certain point, I decided that the leader of the group was mismanaging things and it would be better for me to go it alone. So I dropped out. That was a little over a year ago.
In addition to being a composer, I am also a professional web developer (kind of new to the profession, but not inexperienced in the work place, generally). I have stayed in touch with the composers in the organization I mentioned above, and I mentioned to them that I could redo their website and make it into a full-blown web application with lots of useful archiving, planning and management features in the backend. Initially, payment was brought up in a very loose way, and I said, just give me what you can, this is a favor I'm doing as a friend. I tried to gather requirements from them like they were any other client, but the mismanagement issues seemed to crop up again. What I mean by "mismanagement" is basically a lot of buck-passing and general negligence, not being decisive, clear, and I would be left waiting two or three weeks with no contact, etc. So I got the (self-appointed) "president" on the phone and asked him if I could just get started with it because I was really interested in the project, but I didn't want it to drag on forever.
I shouldn't have done that. Without clear requirements, and knowing I wasn't getting paid, I figured I would just have a lot of creative freedom, and when I was ready, present them with a series of demos and begin the more iterative process with feedback, etc.
What's happening is horrible. I have about 200 hours in this project. So far I've presented them with one demo. Most of the members are on board with the process, more or less, giving comments and participating, but the self-appointed "president" of the organization is now swooping down with a lot of criticism, and in some cases being rude in his criticism about things that he clearly doesn't understand (most of his criticism is based on strong opinions about things he thinks he knows more about than he does). Many of the members don't agree with him on the direction the site should go, etc. And it's clear that he hasn't read most of the group's comments and is dictating what should and shouldn't be done. On top of that, he is all but unreachable outside of email because he is vacationing in Europe for two months while this is all happening.
So, it's turning kind of ugly. What was once a really interesting project to me has turned into something I really wish I could just drop out of, but I don't know if I can do that without burning any bridges. Many of the members of this organization, most of which are my friends, are really excited about the new site, but tension within the group is really making this hard for me.
I think I know what mistakes I made getting into this situation so I can avoid it happening again, but how do I fix this now? Should I try to help them resolve their issues? Should I tell them it's not working out, but give them what I've done so far? Should I just soldier on and get it done on principle?
What is the most peaceful and professional thing to do in this situation?
Update: I ended up doing a version of Monica's answer, except I also requested a change to the terms. In their last response to me, they asked if I would just like to rejoin the group. So I let them know that what has happened so far wasn't what I had anticipated going into it, that if they wanted to continue on with the project, I could take a (modest, 25% of a fair market price) payment, either in cash or in trade (they put on concerts and do recordings and I could have one of my compositions done through their organization). So, if taken in trade, at the very least they can pay me back over time. We'll see how that goes.
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I used to be involved with a composers' consortium. The organization was comprised of several of my friends. In the beginning, everything was alright, because there wasn't a lot to manage at first, but at a certain point, I decided that the leader of the group was mismanaging things and it would be better for me to go it alone. So I dropped out. That was a little over a year ago.
In addition to being a composer, I am also a professional web developer (kind of new to the profession, but not inexperienced in the work place, generally). I have stayed in touch with the composers in the organization I mentioned above, and I mentioned to them that I could redo their website and make it into a full-blown web application with lots of useful archiving, planning and management features in the backend. Initially, payment was brought up in a very loose way, and I said, just give me what you can, this is a favor I'm doing as a friend. I tried to gather requirements from them like they were any other client, but the mismanagement issues seemed to crop up again. What I mean by "mismanagement" is basically a lot of buck-passing and general negligence, not being decisive, clear, and I would be left waiting two or three weeks with no contact, etc. So I got the (self-appointed) "president" on the phone and asked him if I could just get started with it because I was really interested in the project, but I didn't want it to drag on forever.
I shouldn't have done that. Without clear requirements, and knowing I wasn't getting paid, I figured I would just have a lot of creative freedom, and when I was ready, present them with a series of demos and begin the more iterative process with feedback, etc.
What's happening is horrible. I have about 200 hours in this project. So far I've presented them with one demo. Most of the members are on board with the process, more or less, giving comments and participating, but the self-appointed "president" of the organization is now swooping down with a lot of criticism, and in some cases being rude in his criticism about things that he clearly doesn't understand (most of his criticism is based on strong opinions about things he thinks he knows more about than he does). Many of the members don't agree with him on the direction the site should go, etc. And it's clear that he hasn't read most of the group's comments and is dictating what should and shouldn't be done. On top of that, he is all but unreachable outside of email because he is vacationing in Europe for two months while this is all happening.
So, it's turning kind of ugly. What was once a really interesting project to me has turned into something I really wish I could just drop out of, but I don't know if I can do that without burning any bridges. Many of the members of this organization, most of which are my friends, are really excited about the new site, but tension within the group is really making this hard for me.
I think I know what mistakes I made getting into this situation so I can avoid it happening again, but how do I fix this now? Should I try to help them resolve their issues? Should I tell them it's not working out, but give them what I've done so far? Should I just soldier on and get it done on principle?
What is the most peaceful and professional thing to do in this situation?
Update: I ended up doing a version of Monica's answer, except I also requested a change to the terms. In their last response to me, they asked if I would just like to rejoin the group. So I let them know that what has happened so far wasn't what I had anticipated going into it, that if they wanted to continue on with the project, I could take a (modest, 25% of a fair market price) payment, either in cash or in trade (they put on concerts and do recordings and I could have one of my compositions done through their organization). So, if taken in trade, at the very least they can pay me back over time. We'll see how that goes.
professionalism freelancing volunteering
asked Jun 6 '12 at 21:05
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"We'll see how that goes.". Would you mind commenting on what happened?
– nha
Feb 15 '17 at 9:41
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The group seems to have dissolved (can't find them online anymore), but as far as I can tell this was a pretty rare situation. The guy in charge was just neurotic about everything; there was no salvaging it, and shortly after writing this I just ended up taking my ball and going home. @nha
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Feb 15 '17 at 14:26
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I used to be involved with a composers' consortium. The organization was comprised of several of my friends. In the beginning, everything was alright, because there wasn't a lot to manage at first, but at a certain point, I decided that the leader of the group was mismanaging things and it would be better for me to go it alone. So I dropped out. That was a little over a year ago.
In addition to being a composer, I am also a professional web developer (kind of new to the profession, but not inexperienced in the work place, generally). I have stayed in touch with the composers in the organization I mentioned above, and I mentioned to them that I could redo their website and make it into a full-blown web application with lots of useful archiving, planning and management features in the backend. Initially, payment was brought up in a very loose way, and I said, just give me what you can, this is a favor I'm doing as a friend. I tried to gather requirements from them like they were any other client, but the mismanagement issues seemed to crop up again. What I mean by "mismanagement" is basically a lot of buck-passing and general negligence, not being decisive, clear, and I would be left waiting two or three weeks with no contact, etc. So I got the (self-appointed) "president" on the phone and asked him if I could just get started with it because I was really interested in the project, but I didn't want it to drag on forever.
I shouldn't have done that. Without clear requirements, and knowing I wasn't getting paid, I figured I would just have a lot of creative freedom, and when I was ready, present them with a series of demos and begin the more iterative process with feedback, etc.
What's happening is horrible. I have about 200 hours in this project. So far I've presented them with one demo. Most of the members are on board with the process, more or less, giving comments and participating, but the self-appointed "president" of the organization is now swooping down with a lot of criticism, and in some cases being rude in his criticism about things that he clearly doesn't understand (most of his criticism is based on strong opinions about things he thinks he knows more about than he does). Many of the members don't agree with him on the direction the site should go, etc. And it's clear that he hasn't read most of the group's comments and is dictating what should and shouldn't be done. On top of that, he is all but unreachable outside of email because he is vacationing in Europe for two months while this is all happening.
So, it's turning kind of ugly. What was once a really interesting project to me has turned into something I really wish I could just drop out of, but I don't know if I can do that without burning any bridges. Many of the members of this organization, most of which are my friends, are really excited about the new site, but tension within the group is really making this hard for me.
I think I know what mistakes I made getting into this situation so I can avoid it happening again, but how do I fix this now? Should I try to help them resolve their issues? Should I tell them it's not working out, but give them what I've done so far? Should I just soldier on and get it done on principle?
What is the most peaceful and professional thing to do in this situation?
Update: I ended up doing a version of Monica's answer, except I also requested a change to the terms. In their last response to me, they asked if I would just like to rejoin the group. So I let them know that what has happened so far wasn't what I had anticipated going into it, that if they wanted to continue on with the project, I could take a (modest, 25% of a fair market price) payment, either in cash or in trade (they put on concerts and do recordings and I could have one of my compositions done through their organization). So, if taken in trade, at the very least they can pay me back over time. We'll see how that goes.
professionalism freelancing volunteering
asked Jun 6 '12 at 21:05
tjb1982
36018
I used to be involved with a composers' consortium. The organization was comprised of several of my friends. In the beginning, everything was alright, because there wasn't a lot to manage at first, but at a certain point, I decided that the leader of the group was mismanaging things and it would be better for me to go it alone. So I dropped out. That was a little over a year ago.
In addition to being a composer, I am also a professional web developer (kind of new to the profession, but not inexperienced in the work place, generally). I have stayed in touch with the composers in the organization I mentioned above, and I mentioned to them that I could redo their website and make it into a full-blown web application with lots of useful archiving, planning and management features in the backend. Initially, payment was brought up in a very loose way, and I said, just give me what you can, this is a favor I'm doing as a friend. I tried to gather requirements from them like they were any other client, but the mismanagement issues seemed to crop up again. What I mean by "mismanagement" is basically a lot of buck-passing and general negligence, not being decisive, clear, and I would be left waiting two or three weeks with no contact, etc. So I got the (self-appointed) "president" on the phone and asked him if I could just get started with it because I was really interested in the project, but I didn't want it to drag on forever.
I shouldn't have done that. Without clear requirements, and knowing I wasn't getting paid, I figured I would just have a lot of creative freedom, and when I was ready, present them with a series of demos and begin the more iterative process with feedback, etc.
What's happening is horrible. I have about 200 hours in this project. So far I've presented them with one demo. Most of the members are on board with the process, more or less, giving comments and participating, but the self-appointed "president" of the organization is now swooping down with a lot of criticism, and in some cases being rude in his criticism about things that he clearly doesn't understand (most of his criticism is based on strong opinions about things he thinks he knows more about than he does). Many of the members don't agree with him on the direction the site should go, etc. And it's clear that he hasn't read most of the group's comments and is dictating what should and shouldn't be done. On top of that, he is all but unreachable outside of email because he is vacationing in Europe for two months while this is all happening.
So, it's turning kind of ugly. What was once a really interesting project to me has turned into something I really wish I could just drop out of, but I don't know if I can do that without burning any bridges. Many of the members of this organization, most of which are my friends, are really excited about the new site, but tension within the group is really making this hard for me.
I think I know what mistakes I made getting into this situation so I can avoid it happening again, but how do I fix this now? Should I try to help them resolve their issues? Should I tell them it's not working out, but give them what I've done so far? Should I just soldier on and get it done on principle?
What is the most peaceful and professional thing to do in this situation?
Update: I ended up doing a version of Monica's answer, except I also requested a change to the terms. In their last response to me, they asked if I would just like to rejoin the group. So I let them know that what has happened so far wasn't what I had anticipated going into it, that if they wanted to continue on with the project, I could take a (modest, 25% of a fair market price) payment, either in cash or in trade (they put on concerts and do recordings and I could have one of my compositions done through their organization). So, if taken in trade, at the very least they can pay me back over time. We'll see how that goes.
professionalism freelancing volunteering
asked Jun 6 '12 at 21:05
tjb1982
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"We'll see how that goes.". Would you mind commenting on what happened?
– nha
Feb 15 '17 at 9:41
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The group seems to have dissolved (can't find them online anymore), but as far as I can tell this was a pretty rare situation. The guy in charge was just neurotic about everything; there was no salvaging it, and shortly after writing this I just ended up taking my ball and going home. @nha
– tjb1982
Feb 15 '17 at 14:26
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"We'll see how that goes.". Would you mind commenting on what happened?
– nha
Feb 15 '17 at 9:41
3
The group seems to have dissolved (can't find them online anymore), but as far as I can tell this was a pretty rare situation. The guy in charge was just neurotic about everything; there was no salvaging it, and shortly after writing this I just ended up taking my ball and going home. @nha
– tjb1982
Feb 15 '17 at 14:26
"We'll see how that goes.". Would you mind commenting on what happened?
– nha
Feb 15 '17 at 9:41
"We'll see how that goes.". Would you mind commenting on what happened?
– nha
Feb 15 '17 at 9:41
3
3
The group seems to have dissolved (can't find them online anymore), but as far as I can tell this was a pretty rare situation. The guy in charge was just neurotic about everything; there was no salvaging it, and shortly after writing this I just ended up taking my ball and going home. @nha
– tjb1982
Feb 15 '17 at 14:26
The group seems to have dissolved (can't find them online anymore), but as far as I can tell this was a pretty rare situation. The guy in charge was just neurotic about everything; there was no salvaging it, and shortly after writing this I just ended up taking my ball and going home. @nha
– tjb1982
Feb 15 '17 at 14:26
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I've seen this kind of thing before with non-profit and social organizations. A volunteer from within the group offers to do work that will be an improvement in the end, but the leaders aren't on board and you end up with either a half-implemented solution or a full implementation with resentment, and either way interpersonal relations are strained from then on.
Since you offered to do this work (they didn't ask you to), I think your best bet is to step back. Don't burn any bridges, but stop working on this for now. You can tell them something like: "I can see that this isn't a good time to try to work out what we want this to be, so I'd like to hold off until circumstances change. How 'bout if you guys have some internal discussions to figure out how you want to proceed, and I'll be happy to pick this up again in a few months." (Assuming you would be, of course.)
Their current web site works, so there's no urgency other than a desire for something better. You, as a semi-outsider, should be the last one pushing that. You said the members are generally in favor; let them carry the discussion for the next few rounds and you can come back later with people who will still be your friends.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:38
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I've been in this position before. I went with [summarized] "Sorry, I've just got a really intense new job/project and unfortunately I just don't have time to continue with this volunteer work but it's a great thing you guys are doing and I have no doubt you'll be very successful."
answered Jun 7 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
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Good answer. No need to kill friendships with the truth. I would just say that my life is really stressful lately and I can't do this anymore. I would give them everything I had completed and let them figure out what they want to do next.
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Jun 7 '12 at 11:21
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My suggestion would be to stop doing any new work and consider where you are right now. What are the pieces that are done, what is in progress, etc. Get clear on what you really do have and what is still in development as well as list what are the challenges going forward and what commitments would you like to see to move this project forward in a productive and useful way.
The key here is to communicate what you have and what you need in order to do a proper job on this. I'd be careful about just dumping what you have now to them without them understanding what they would be getting. Thus, there may be some documentation and presentations to ensure a good hand-off if you want to go down this road though I'd suggest inquiring if they want this. There is a chance that they may not want an incomplete website and that is what you may have right now.
If you want to be a martyr, keep soldiering onward but I'd question the upside of it personally.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:53
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3 Answers
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I've seen this kind of thing before with non-profit and social organizations. A volunteer from within the group offers to do work that will be an improvement in the end, but the leaders aren't on board and you end up with either a half-implemented solution or a full implementation with resentment, and either way interpersonal relations are strained from then on.
Since you offered to do this work (they didn't ask you to), I think your best bet is to step back. Don't burn any bridges, but stop working on this for now. You can tell them something like: "I can see that this isn't a good time to try to work out what we want this to be, so I'd like to hold off until circumstances change. How 'bout if you guys have some internal discussions to figure out how you want to proceed, and I'll be happy to pick this up again in a few months." (Assuming you would be, of course.)
Their current web site works, so there's no urgency other than a desire for something better. You, as a semi-outsider, should be the last one pushing that. You said the members are generally in favor; let them carry the discussion for the next few rounds and you can come back later with people who will still be your friends.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:38
Monica Cellio♦
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up vote
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I've seen this kind of thing before with non-profit and social organizations. A volunteer from within the group offers to do work that will be an improvement in the end, but the leaders aren't on board and you end up with either a half-implemented solution or a full implementation with resentment, and either way interpersonal relations are strained from then on.
Since you offered to do this work (they didn't ask you to), I think your best bet is to step back. Don't burn any bridges, but stop working on this for now. You can tell them something like: "I can see that this isn't a good time to try to work out what we want this to be, so I'd like to hold off until circumstances change. How 'bout if you guys have some internal discussions to figure out how you want to proceed, and I'll be happy to pick this up again in a few months." (Assuming you would be, of course.)
Their current web site works, so there's no urgency other than a desire for something better. You, as a semi-outsider, should be the last one pushing that. You said the members are generally in favor; let them carry the discussion for the next few rounds and you can come back later with people who will still be your friends.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:38
Monica Cellio♦
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up vote
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up vote
26
down vote
accepted
I've seen this kind of thing before with non-profit and social organizations. A volunteer from within the group offers to do work that will be an improvement in the end, but the leaders aren't on board and you end up with either a half-implemented solution or a full implementation with resentment, and either way interpersonal relations are strained from then on.
Since you offered to do this work (they didn't ask you to), I think your best bet is to step back. Don't burn any bridges, but stop working on this for now. You can tell them something like: "I can see that this isn't a good time to try to work out what we want this to be, so I'd like to hold off until circumstances change. How 'bout if you guys have some internal discussions to figure out how you want to proceed, and I'll be happy to pick this up again in a few months." (Assuming you would be, of course.)
Their current web site works, so there's no urgency other than a desire for something better. You, as a semi-outsider, should be the last one pushing that. You said the members are generally in favor; let them carry the discussion for the next few rounds and you can come back later with people who will still be your friends.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:38
Monica Cellio♦
43.7k17114191
I've seen this kind of thing before with non-profit and social organizations. A volunteer from within the group offers to do work that will be an improvement in the end, but the leaders aren't on board and you end up with either a half-implemented solution or a full implementation with resentment, and either way interpersonal relations are strained from then on.
Since you offered to do this work (they didn't ask you to), I think your best bet is to step back. Don't burn any bridges, but stop working on this for now. You can tell them something like: "I can see that this isn't a good time to try to work out what we want this to be, so I'd like to hold off until circumstances change. How 'bout if you guys have some internal discussions to figure out how you want to proceed, and I'll be happy to pick this up again in a few months." (Assuming you would be, of course.)
Their current web site works, so there's no urgency other than a desire for something better. You, as a semi-outsider, should be the last one pushing that. You said the members are generally in favor; let them carry the discussion for the next few rounds and you can come back later with people who will still be your friends.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:38
Monica Cellio♦
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answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:38
Monica Cellio♦
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answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:38
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I've been in this position before. I went with [summarized] "Sorry, I've just got a really intense new job/project and unfortunately I just don't have time to continue with this volunteer work but it's a great thing you guys are doing and I have no doubt you'll be very successful."
answered Jun 7 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
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Good answer. No need to kill friendships with the truth. I would just say that my life is really stressful lately and I can't do this anymore. I would give them everything I had completed and let them figure out what they want to do next.
– maple_shaft
Jun 7 '12 at 11:21
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up vote
9
down vote
I've been in this position before. I went with [summarized] "Sorry, I've just got a really intense new job/project and unfortunately I just don't have time to continue with this volunteer work but it's a great thing you guys are doing and I have no doubt you'll be very successful."
answered Jun 7 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
3
Good answer. No need to kill friendships with the truth. I would just say that my life is really stressful lately and I can't do this anymore. I would give them everything I had completed and let them figure out what they want to do next.
– maple_shaft
Jun 7 '12 at 11:21
add a comment |Â
up vote
9
down vote
up vote
9
down vote
I've been in this position before. I went with [summarized] "Sorry, I've just got a really intense new job/project and unfortunately I just don't have time to continue with this volunteer work but it's a great thing you guys are doing and I have no doubt you'll be very successful."
answered Jun 7 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
I've been in this position before. I went with [summarized] "Sorry, I've just got a really intense new job/project and unfortunately I just don't have time to continue with this volunteer work but it's a great thing you guys are doing and I have no doubt you'll be very successful."
answered Jun 7 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
answered Jun 7 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
answered Jun 7 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
answered Jun 7 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
9,68122856
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Good answer. No need to kill friendships with the truth. I would just say that my life is really stressful lately and I can't do this anymore. I would give them everything I had completed and let them figure out what they want to do next.
– maple_shaft
Jun 7 '12 at 11:21
add a comment |Â
3
Good answer. No need to kill friendships with the truth. I would just say that my life is really stressful lately and I can't do this anymore. I would give them everything I had completed and let them figure out what they want to do next.
– maple_shaft
Jun 7 '12 at 11:21
3
3
Good answer. No need to kill friendships with the truth. I would just say that my life is really stressful lately and I can't do this anymore. I would give them everything I had completed and let them figure out what they want to do next.
– maple_shaft
Jun 7 '12 at 11:21
Good answer. No need to kill friendships with the truth. I would just say that my life is really stressful lately and I can't do this anymore. I would give them everything I had completed and let them figure out what they want to do next.
– maple_shaft
Jun 7 '12 at 11:21
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My suggestion would be to stop doing any new work and consider where you are right now. What are the pieces that are done, what is in progress, etc. Get clear on what you really do have and what is still in development as well as list what are the challenges going forward and what commitments would you like to see to move this project forward in a productive and useful way.
The key here is to communicate what you have and what you need in order to do a proper job on this. I'd be careful about just dumping what you have now to them without them understanding what they would be getting. Thus, there may be some documentation and presentations to ensure a good hand-off if you want to go down this road though I'd suggest inquiring if they want this. There is a chance that they may not want an incomplete website and that is what you may have right now.
If you want to be a martyr, keep soldiering onward but I'd question the upside of it personally.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:53
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My suggestion would be to stop doing any new work and consider where you are right now. What are the pieces that are done, what is in progress, etc. Get clear on what you really do have and what is still in development as well as list what are the challenges going forward and what commitments would you like to see to move this project forward in a productive and useful way.
The key here is to communicate what you have and what you need in order to do a proper job on this. I'd be careful about just dumping what you have now to them without them understanding what they would be getting. Thus, there may be some documentation and presentations to ensure a good hand-off if you want to go down this road though I'd suggest inquiring if they want this. There is a chance that they may not want an incomplete website and that is what you may have right now.
If you want to be a martyr, keep soldiering onward but I'd question the upside of it personally.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:53
JB King
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up vote
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My suggestion would be to stop doing any new work and consider where you are right now. What are the pieces that are done, what is in progress, etc. Get clear on what you really do have and what is still in development as well as list what are the challenges going forward and what commitments would you like to see to move this project forward in a productive and useful way.
The key here is to communicate what you have and what you need in order to do a proper job on this. I'd be careful about just dumping what you have now to them without them understanding what they would be getting. Thus, there may be some documentation and presentations to ensure a good hand-off if you want to go down this road though I'd suggest inquiring if they want this. There is a chance that they may not want an incomplete website and that is what you may have right now.
If you want to be a martyr, keep soldiering onward but I'd question the upside of it personally.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:53
JB King
15.1k22957
My suggestion would be to stop doing any new work and consider where you are right now. What are the pieces that are done, what is in progress, etc. Get clear on what you really do have and what is still in development as well as list what are the challenges going forward and what commitments would you like to see to move this project forward in a productive and useful way.
The key here is to communicate what you have and what you need in order to do a proper job on this. I'd be careful about just dumping what you have now to them without them understanding what they would be getting. Thus, there may be some documentation and presentations to ensure a good hand-off if you want to go down this road though I'd suggest inquiring if they want this. There is a chance that they may not want an incomplete website and that is what you may have right now.
If you want to be a martyr, keep soldiering onward but I'd question the upside of it personally.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:53
JB King
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answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:53
JB King
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answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:53
JB King
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answered Jun 6 '12 at 21:53
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"We'll see how that goes.". Would you mind commenting on what happened?
– nha
Feb 15 '17 at 9:41
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The group seems to have dissolved (can't find them online anymore), but as far as I can tell this was a pretty rare situation. The guy in charge was just neurotic about everything; there was no salvaging it, and shortly after writing this I just ended up taking my ball and going home. @nha
– tjb1982
Feb 15 '17 at 14:26