We had an email from the Product Owner asking who could pick up a bug. It was sent to Adam, Bruce, Colin, Dave, (all of which are Seniors) and myself.
Colin responds quickly, stating that he thinks Adam or Bruce would be suitable. Adam then responds with more questions about it. After a few days, the Product Owner chases it up, to which Adam then states that he doesn’t think it was his responsibility and it would be better if Bruce or Dave looks at it. Bruce then replies stating that Timeinints would be the best person, but maybe Dave.
I couldn’t believe all the Senior developers had just basically played the blame game, deferring it to each other until the last person has no one to palm it off to.
Anyway, I went to the team lead to tell him to pick someone, knowing full-well he would just ask me since I was the one talking to him. I didn’t mind doing it, but wanted to basically say “look at these losers trying to avoid work; you need someone dedicated who will accept responsibility”.
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