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The small company I work for values profits over quality. Is this company doomed to fail?

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I try to instill a basis of high quality in my projects, but the boss is only concerned with the almighty dollar. Nothing has blown up in his face yet, but I feel like it's inevitable. Should I start exploring other options?
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Anonymous
May 22, 2018 5:23 AM
Replying to Eric Simms
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Yes, you should. You can compare this organization to the 2007 housing market bubble. The organization might make some short-term gains by ignoring quality, but eventually everything will come crashing down. It's possible your boss might even be positioning you as the scapegoat when everything falls apart. Get out of there as soon as you can.
Thanks Eric!
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Anonymous
May 22, 2018 6:44 AM
Replying to Drew Craig
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Bruce, it never hurts to remain current, explore options, and expand your footprint in the industry. To be quite honest, based on your posts, the answer seems quite clear :)

The process to find a new opportunity can be lengthy. It is much easier to navigate while employed.
Thanks Andrew!
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Anonymous
May 22, 2018 11:55 AM
Replying to Anish Abraham
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I agree with my colleagues here.
You should try for a better opportunity while you are employed, so go for it and good luck.
Thanks Anish.
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Anonymous
May 22, 2018 2:42 PM
Replying to Michael Brian
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I agree with other posters here. From your posts you sound very unsatisfied with this organization. The culture is clearly not for you and you seem to feel you have some power struggles as the PM.

Continue working there, explore your options, and make the move. I can tell you are instinctively ready to move on. Don't burn bridges, continue to deliver your best, be motivated, come with the same energy and show up each day. You will be a superstar to the right fit in the future. Your heart is in the right place, but don't try to over lead with your heart. It will lead to frustration and self sabotage.

Hope this helps and makes some sense to you.
Thanks Michael!
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Anonymous
May 22, 2018 5:06 PM
Replying to Vincent Guerard
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Quality is suggestive, but you can't go without delivering a level of quality that is acceptable to the client.

Agree with other comments, look for a better company.
Will do. Thanks Vincent!
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Shivanjali Bhutkar Bringing Technology and Business together Na, Ca, United States
Quality=customer satisfaction. You understand how important it is!
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Sachin Pereira Oracle Solutions Architect Implementation Lead, Project Leader| HB Associates Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Where is the quality poor? Is it in internal processes or the product/ service that is sold to end customers?
If the quality question is internal, then simple changes in way things are done can achieve good results. You can explain to your boss making low cost changes can drastically reduce quality issues and risks. Things like Kanban, Kaizen, visual management, etc are low cost - effective methods to improve quality and efficiency.
Maybe you can become the company saviour. :)
Checking alternate options is one, staying back and getting the boat to turnaround may add more benefits (skillsets, financially and career wise for you).
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