Getting access to the full raw data without documentation or guidance.
Being overwhelmed by an excessive amount of information at once. A polite way to say, "You're drowning in an overwhelming mess of data and bad documentation." Happens to every new hire who is expected to figure things out without proper onboarding. A guaranteed way to burn people out in six months.
"I’m drinking from the firehose here, but sure, let’s add another ‘quick update’ to my inbox."