Anyone been on a project that wasn't a good fit? What did you do? Stick it out? Find a way to roll off?

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Tough it out until you can find a project that needs you. Then get the new project to pull you out

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Get off the project without making waves. Quickest way to get burned out and leave a firm is to be on bad projects.

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From my opinion ask to be rolled off, when I was at ACN, I was on a project that was a really bad fit, I talked to my manager and CC and they agreed it wasn't the correct placement and no bridges were burned

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Talk to the engagement manager and ask to take on a more challenging role. At least with more responsibilities you can showcase your skills, impress the partner and might get staffed better next time

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Thanks all

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Stick it out unless another project really wants you and that partner can push for you. Analysis: why are you not a good fit? A. You aren't good at that type of work? You can't leave and admit you are bad at it. B. You don't like the people? You'll burn bridges and start gossip by asking to leave from that. Only viable answer is to stick it out and do your best and improve what you don't like until an exit opportunity arises.

I don't enjoy the work. It's not as challenging as I'm used to. I'm not motivated. The work is below my level and I don't see opportunities for growth. The project is long term and I'm concerned about doing the same thing for so long and missing promotion opportunities.

Definitely true. I've only been on this project for a month and I've already been looking into outside opportunities. Thanks.

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