This paper evaluates experiences from novice use of the qualitative analysis methodology grounded theory. The methodology can be understood as a reaction against more traditional scientific approaches such as hypothesis testing and quantitative analysis. The paper tries to answer the question: What problems and strengths arise from the practical use of grounded theory? In order to answer the question a list of problems and strengths, categorised into the methodology phases open coding, axial coding, selective coding and theoretical sampling, is presented. Some findings of a more general nature are also presented.