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Based on the additional information you've posted, then
if you're unwilling to expend the effort needed to learn
the additional skills on your time, the thing to do is
advise the client of your belief that a mutual error
was made in deciding that your background was a good
match for their requirements and that the best interests
of the project might be served by requesting a replacement
with more specific skills from your vendor. Assure them
that you will do the best you can to keep the project
moving while they consider their options, and that whether
they decide to replace you or keep you on they will get
the best work you can provide for as long as you are on
the job.
Presented with a scenario like this one, I would start
looking for a replacement ASAP, because if you believe
that you will not successfully complete this project,
you will probably find a way to make that belief come
true.
Gene Kim-Eng
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On Fri, 7 May 2004 08:51:47 -0700 (PDT) Felice Albala wrote:
The only fuzzy part of the job description is this:
"Knowledge of .NET/Java technologies a plus Bachelors
degree in computer science" and the inclusion of HTML
in the skills list.
During the interview I openly stated my Bachelors in
Linguistics, my lack of .NET/Java experience and my
beginner status with HTML. The other
skills/requirements were fine.
It was the client's choice to offer me the contract.
I'm not saying they're trying to exploit me but the
day will come when they will regret their decision of
not hiring a TW with coding experience and database
skills.
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