On a project with a bank in nyc and on two week furlough for year end.. any tips on how to avoid getting a hit on my utilization

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100% utilized, on a project till July... Haven't been to my home office in over a year. Is this an issue?

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Landing in the wrong city after a twelve hour flight is miserable but will do wonders for my utilization

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Anyone else worried about their utilization and the upcoming holidays/PTO?

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Can anyone tell me what is the utilization target for managers in ITA FSO

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If you are on track for promotion and end up missing your utilization metrics at the end of the year, can the promotion be stalled? If yes then how can you fix it?

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I noticed today that my utilization on ToD plunged even though I continue to be staffed? Anyone experience the same?

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Hours real talk. I've always been very "bill what I work" so that means light weeks I'm destroying my own utilization/billing initiatives instead. Meanwhile peers bill 40-45 regardless. Am I an idiot?

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When scatterplots and utilization metrics have u down, then you talk to your fav PPD and she's like girl I got u 🎉🎁🎂

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Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

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Does anyone else think it's wrong to be penalized in terms of utilization for going on vacation? I want to enjoy my time off but to have it affect my util rate is not cool, especially during promo yr.

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If you meet your YE utilization goal, does it help your YE reviews if you go beyond the goal? (e.g Target is 95% and you hit 95% vs. 105%)

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Do sick days lower effective utilization? Heard mixed things.

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As long as you keep your utilization up is it possible to use all your PTO as a BA and still get a 1?

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Is it me or is the utilization calculation on Talent On Demand totally wrong? I just calculated my utilization and it's 117% but ToD is showing 104%.

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Being asked to come onto a "Deloitte Insights" internal project that isn't billable, but counts for utilization. Building demo analytical solutions we can pitch to customers. Is there a catch?

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When firms lay people off during difficult times (i.e. "challenging market conditions"), are you in danger if your utilization is above target?

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How many hours/weeks do you think you have to work to get your utilization up by 3%?

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How are Business/functional analysts utilized at your company? Or do you have product owners (scrum) or product managers instead?

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High burn project shutdown next week for holidays... low utilization... should I reach out to work on proposals?

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My practice for example - maybe I'm the minority here. But our MDs emphasized over and over again that it is their fault that we have no works to do. It's NEVER our fault if we have low utilization.

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How do MBBs compare to other firms in regards to utilization % & layoffs/ratings. Seems like some firms lay off after X weeks on 🏖 whereas I have colleagues who spend 4+ wks at times on 🏖 at times

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To all my colleagues screaming that they were leaving the day Trump is elected, I hope you're serious. I want your utilization, bonus share, and the removal of your sore loser attitude.

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Even if I continue to be staffed til Mar, my utilization will be around 55%...should I start looking elsewhere or will all my PRD work be enough?

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Is utilization based on the hours in STAFFIT? Or DTE?

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I'm assuming that every week on the bench drops utilization by ~2%. Am I correct in this assumption?

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KPMGers, is it typical to get hosed on raises and VC during your first year with the firm (even with great utilization and reviews/experienced hire)?

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Do PD codes count towards utilization?

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I think layoffs would be coming to PwC as well. They hired too many in past 2 years. Utilization is down and so is profitability.

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Does PTO Impact utilization?

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PwC: On my first travel engagement. Does excess travel affect utilization? If yes, how so?

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So I am a year overdue in submitting expenses but for a period my father passed, I was 150% utilized, and there was a glitch that didn't allow import of corp card expenses - should I submit or eat it?

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KPMG people- Your adjusted utilization; raise; bonus?? GO. I'm 96%; 5.8%; 3.6%. Very unhappy.

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14% VC!! over 100% utilization did pay off. 😀😀😀😀 time to pop some bottles !

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Got laid off from EY. Got offer at McKinsey. FTW. Utilization is not the only way to track success. Leaders should be smart about it. Still love people at EY.

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What's the beef with pie charts? I think they can be great if utilized properly

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At what level does your utilization become an issue?

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If you join in the middle of the year, does your utilization get adjusted? If so, when does it show up on Staffit? I've been here since may and have been utilized since day 3, yet TOD shows me at 58%

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So do we assume after today's comp call that an Associate/Senior in a struggling practice will get VC if barely hitting adjusted utilization goal?

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When you find out your peers are compensated more even though your rating and utilization is higher :(

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Looking to switch to HR consulting role. If anyone has any leads, please reach out. Thank you!

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Folks at Deloitte India.
How were ur yearly hikes, last year??
Deloitte India

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Anyone knows what is EDX6 department in BOSCH?

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List your reasons as to why Hulu is better than Netflix:

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How difficult would a move from Southern Europe strategy tier 2 to London strategy tier 2 be?

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Anyone know why accounting firms have to keep growing? What is the downside to staying the same size and just improving processes and efficiency?

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I’ve been in Risk for a year now and would like to transfers to BAP (business advisory) how would you recommend going about this ? What steps can I take to ensure I get transferred? Cont

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Hi! New attorney here. Licensed in January 2021.

I have a seriously hard time working all day. I went straight through, so part of it is probably just that I've never worked in an office before, but I have the hardest time getting in all my hours. Anyone else deal with that fatigue? Or figured out how to conquer it?

I wish I could just work all day but it's not coming naturally to me. I walk, I take breaks.... but it's hard

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Hi
Can anyone please refer for a data science role have ~3 years of work exp . Thanks

Hi Sharks,

Looking for referrals
Skillset - Tableau, sql, alteryx
Y.o.e - 5 yrs
Serving notice period (65 days left)

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I want to know about any company who are looking for core Java developers.
Almost every jd in job portals are asking for numerous skills.
Below are my skills with 3 yoe-
Core Java
J2EE
Soap
Docker/Jenkins/Kubernetes/GIT
Linux
Skills I'm familiar with but no working exp-
Spring boot
MySQL
Rest apis

Any openings for manual/automation testing at Bosch

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Hi Fishes,

I'm looking for Guidewire Testing QA Job and TOSCA Automation.

I worked as functional tester in Guidewire application. Also worked in TOSCA and developed UI, DB, PDF scripts validation. 

Serving in notice period. Any vacancy is there, Kindly provide a reference

YOE: 6 years

Tech stack: Manual testing Guidewire Application, Automation testing (TOSCA)

LWD: 29-Dec-2022

If any vacancy or referral, Kindly ping me

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Hello! Looking for some guidance. I will soon be leaving Verizon after 15 years with them (6 years HR experience, 3 years Operations, 6 years leadership). The last HR position I held will be eliminated and I was offered a severance. I am now in the market for a new place of employment I can call home. I was thinking of trying for a start up. But the likes of Google, Adobe, etc. also seem appealing. Would you recommend a start up as my next endeavor? I enjoy helping build processes and policies.

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I just have to say thank you to all these posts!!!! I’m working out of town and not reaching my dog loving goal and all of these pics make me smile!!! 😊🐾🐶

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In looking to hire a headhunter to land a SCRUM/PM role. Any and all recommendation welcome. I’m located in the Austin, TX metro.

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Any advice for dealing with a constipated puppy? She had been sick and the vet gave her medicine for the vomiting/diarrhea, which is working great for vomiting and lack of appetite but she hasn’t had a bowel movement in a few days even after a few good walks.. she’s a ticking time bomb!

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AE’s looking for a new gig in your stocking? Great, longtime agency in Boulder...

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Hi I had a discussion with HR and they said they will give Mahindra City as Location. Is it possible to shift to sholinganallur campus. I am yet to receive the offer.

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