Have they come to you with a problem to solve, or with a solution to execute?
If they come to you with a problem to solve, they want your analysis and opinion. They want your expertise. That’s a lot of trust, and an opportunity to provide a lot of value. It’s a good gig.
If they come to you with a solution to execute, they’re not asking for your analysis and opinion. They want keystrokes, not expertise. That’s a lot less trust, and it’s less valuable.
You can try to give them your analysis anyway. You can ask why, ask what the problem behind the presumed solution is. But remember: That’s not what they’re asking for. It’s not what they want. You probably can’t help them if they don’t want your help.
