diff --git a/jeepyb/cmd/manage_projects.py b/jeepyb/cmd/manage_projects.py
index b9b8946..1737543 100644
--- a/jeepyb/cmd/manage_projects.py
+++ b/jeepyb/cmd/manage_projects.py
@@ -183,10 +183,10 @@
 def _wait_for_group(gerrit, group):
     """Wait for up to 10 seconds for the group to be created."""
     for x in range(10):
+        time.sleep(1)
         groups = gerrit.listGroups()
         if group in groups:
             break
-        time.sleep(1)
 
 
 def get_group_uuid(gerrit, group):