Pros
- Opportunity to contribute BD insights when the work aligned with the original scope.
- Flexibility of contract-based work.
Cons
- Scope of work shifted away from BD to unrelated tasks like social media management and employee merch.
- Advice often fell on deaf ears.
- Contract specified 15 hours per week, but far fewer hours were provided—often under 15 hours per month.
- Communication and expectations were unclear due to management changes.
- Received conflicting feedback despite exceptional performance metrics, with little actionable guidance.
- Lack of direction and consistency made it challenging to deliver value (i.e. is this a brand-building exercise, or a sales campaign?).
- Frustrating management styles led to the difficult decision to cancel the contract.