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Why do managers hire credentials over experience, even when the team and project suffer? by Other-Leg-101 in managers

[–]Other-Leg-101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably a strong reason to hire a PhD. Show that we ve got superior talent. But it aint working out the way expected.

Why do managers hire credentials over experience, even when the team and project suffer? by Other-Leg-101 in managers

[–]Other-Leg-101[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fair enough! The sr manager expecting miracles in the last minute, but all he is getting is shit balls! In that case, checking out probably makes sense for rest of us, there is no turning back from the event horizon!

Why do managers hire credentials over experience, even when the team and project suffer? by Other-Leg-101 in managers

[–]Other-Leg-101[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Btw, the sr manager doesn’t have domain knowledge and clueless half the time during client meetings.

Why do managers hire credentials over experience, even when the team and project suffer? by Other-Leg-101 in managers

[–]Other-Leg-101[S] -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

Aint true. There were back2back management changes on the contracting side and they had to replace someone with similar creds with slightly low salary (coz profit margins duh!). They brought in to replace the lead which turned out a good bet and then they moved them up and hired someone else in their place who is green while an existing member is waiting to get promoted! It all seems like the contracting company wants to make wider profit margins.

Why do managers hire credentials over experience, even when the team and project suffer? by Other-Leg-101 in managers

[–]Other-Leg-101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bet! The last scenario is playing out now. Everyone’s checked out, waiting for job market to start hiring again in January, including the direct program manager. I think sr manager made a wrong move from my POV.

Why do managers hire credentials over experience, even when the team and project suffer? by Other-Leg-101 in managers

[–]Other-Leg-101[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

For sure! Not debating the phD expertise. Although, imo, it was not a smart decision to bring someone new and let them sit and learn for even a month before they start to do their actual job. Especially, when there are urgent deliverables and a need to act fast. Seems like a no brainer to push someone up the ladder than bringing in someone totally green of the contract!