I just got informed that the project I'm about to lead on has gotten sanctioned before I even signed off the financial prognostics.
It's some bullshit project which I think is retarded and unnecessary but apparently somebody takes surveillance very seriously.
So the question is, now that it's sold without anybody even knowing how much it's gonna cost, how do I use that fact for personal gain?
I can't boost my own salary because I'm getting paid through other channels, but I was thinking of having a friend set up a subcontracting firm and having "him" "handle" a share of the work with his "usual" markup.
Tl:dr; virtually blank check, how do I profit?
btw, it's an engineering project. I'm the only engineer with industrial experience in a room full of academics and politicians.
>>1349531
Sounds like you got the right idea. Just make sure your superiors don't see you and your friend opening a champagne to celebrate your clever scheme.
>>1349531
Buy kneepads
>>1349531
Hire friend as consultant. Pay him $50 per hours
>>1349765
>Pay him $50 per hours
lol what the fuck kind of mickey mouse industry do you work in young padawan
while it's not a completely garbage idea, hiring flake consultants is very risky.
I'm thinking inserting something onto the subbing chain is perfectly justifiable, because work is getting done. emails are getting forwarded from one company to another.
>>1349531
Supply chain
"temp" workers
overtime
"I've never had to deal with these budget constraints before"
"I'm working hard to establish a lasting relationship and get you guys a good deal"
"Ugh we're so grateful you could get us back on track consultant-san have a bonus for saving us $ and getting back on schedule"
"pulling resources off other projects to deal with your changes in scope" Thats extra
extra work extra money and you have to account for the loss.
These fuckers get you on the backend with crazy paperwork and forms though. account for this and get someone who has experience with these forms.
"insurance"
>>1349531
You have the right idea but to execute your plan correctly you're going to have to hire someone to do the paperwork.
Good luck!