You are describing veterans in large corps. - CYA above all. The chances of a significant project succeeding in such an environment are pretty slim. Prepare yo

You are describing veterans in large corps. - CYA above all. The chances of a significant project succeeding in such an environment are pretty slim. Prepare your umbrella from the get go for when the inevitably will hit the fan. Some heads will have to roll, and you will not be easy pickings as you have been prepping for this since day 1. - Greenshift like there is no tomorrow. Your manager is going to anyways until 80% of the budget is spent and the last thing she wants is someone pooping on her parade. Always be positive, but make sure not to get caught on factual lies. Remember, you don't want to be the one easily thrown under the bus when she needs to find a scapegoat. I chose not to stay in such environments.