There always the fear that if someone speaks out about a BS/zombie project, one could get negatively impatced by things like hit by lay off, since "we don't nee

There always the fear that if someone speaks out about a BS/zombie project, one could get negatively impatced by things like hit by lay off, since "we don't need you any more"; or, refocused to do even less fun, more beauracratic work; or, the blame somehow gets shifted that "its YOUR fault that this project has gone no where!", etc. My rule of thumb nowadays is if i get assigned to a zombie project, i try and whine and complian alot to the point of being annoying...but if that fails, i try one or more of the following things: - semi-force my way onto a more fun or useful project...and sort of show zombie project l;eader that "hey, sorry, i'm split onto another project..." - create my own fun project - but needs to really apply to employer's business, and actually add value. - work on a side hustle (assuming it does not legally conflict somehow with the day job that assiugned me to the zombie project) - search job boards, linkedin, etc. for the next gig