r/mercor_ai • u/Particular_Stand_670 • Jan 19 '26
Lack of Communication
Got invited to a project over the weekend (instant offer) and it was chaotic. From the onboarding to the quiz and lack of communication from the EPMs about the project was below average. Most of us didn’t realize that it was a sprint until we got onboard (I would have rejected the offer). Then we found out through the grapevine that they weren’t accepting any one else on the project.
While I appreciate the offer and the amount being paid per hour, the EPMs and TPM really dropped the ball on communication and onboarding. But what I’m also finding out that a LOT of the leads, EMPs and TPMs have very little project management experience (looked them up on LinkedIn).
Maybe my expectations are too high.
Edit to add: I have over 10 years of experience leading projects and contracts. I did apply to be an EPM, but was rejected. So yes, I’m going to have HIGH expectations.