Consulting Discussions
Utilization Rate

What is the typical compensation for a manger/Director (base plus bonus breakdown) in the PEPI commercial excellence practice at A&M? How much does bonus vary based on utilization? Alvarez & Marsal

Always wondered how networking was utilized on this app. Anyone had an actually good and professional experience?

Are ppl worried about being on the bench esp when there aren’t a lot of projects in the pipeline? New hire here about to be up for staffing for the first time and sentiment at my firm seems to be worried/fearful about being unstaffed. Is it actually worrisome to be on the bench in this environment or is this just a product of highly ambitious over achievers worrying about not being constantly utilized?

How low can your utilization get before they start lay you off

How to count my utilization or how it works and how to keep track of it to meet the requirement?

I’m a new hire in audit and not sure how my performance will be evaluated. I’m in the 2nd week of my first engagement so I’m still learning while doing some tasks but I’m not busy. Is it ok if I input 8hrs per day? Should I put less hours in Astro as I’m not so busy? Heard about that I will get PIP if my utilization is behind my peers but I dont really understand how it works. Please explain in details.

Just checking YTD peer utilization rate and it's less than 50%. Deal market is really slowing down..

The Good Thing About Long-term Depression: I know I’ll survive. I’ve dealt with major depression for at least 2 decades. It hasn’t been that bad for about a year now, but as I sit on the bench, I’ve found today (specifically) to be particularly rough. Lots of negative thoughts about losing my job due to my utilization rate dropping, and then spiraling into more negative thoughts about the state of the job market, and feeling awkward as I sent out networking emails and IMs. So, I decided to 1/x

I am a recently onboarded analyst and have been applying to some initiatives since my coach told me I’d be on the bench for some time. A project I got asked to join is classified as an “internal investment (Adjusted Utilization)”. Can someone describe how adjusted utilization will effect my year-end review? It seems like a good thing but would appreciate some insight here. Thank you!

How do you combat low utilization that isn’t performance related? Just calculated my required hours to hit utilization target as a new senior in advisory and I would have to be staffed for 45-50 client hours per week without any break until end of March. With deployment being so ineffectual I don’t see that happening. Is there anything else I can do?

What would be in hand salary per month for 26 lpa fixed package. Assuming 80c is fully utilized and rent of 25k pm is declared.

What would you do in this scenario? You’re on a client that has unforeseen slowdowns that result in waiting for work, but because they could send over support at any time, you’re not allowed to tell other teams you’re available, but you’re also not really booking any work for this client despite being on standby for them. You’re forced to book availability without being able to look for work because your current client could send at any time. Your utilization is destroyed as a result.

Is it normal / okay to be well over 100% utilized?

Does PTO count against utilization for EY consultants?

Hi all,
I am currently quite unhappy with the project I am on. I have not been utilized and have been asked to just study and sit in meetings. I am also not interested in what the project entails and it doesn’t meet my background at all. I don’t want to damage my brand but also want a different opportunity to learn and grow as I am still a staff. What advice would you offer me?

How much should a LVN utilization review nurse make? Hourly? Los Angeles area.

Do you report hours as full time when traveling for work? It doesn’t make sense that my utilization has to take a hit and I don’t want to burn myself out trying to hit the 40…. or don’t know what I would do to hit the 40 on less busy seasons or projects.

How’s the deal flow at Bain PEG right now? I’m interested in interviewing, but I have strong utilization with my current team and am worried about current economic environment. Moving and then facing extended bench time or even a layoff have me concerned. I’m an associate at EYP

Does utilization hold any weightage at PWC AC?

I joined AC Kolkata this year and I have team members that got promoted with utilization in range of 30% to 50%. I currently hold a util of 70%, but dont feel like charging hrs. I mean what is the incentive?

I’m a LVN working in Managed Care in Los Angeles, i am applying for Utilization Management review nurse and unaware of how much I should be requesting for an hourly rate? Is $34 an hour too much or too little?

Are you eligible for a raise / progression / promotion / adjustment / bonus if you have received a written warning? Regardless of utilization or LEAD feedback

What is your utilization target? Please share company, title, and YOE. Also, how do holidays and vacation play into utilization for you?

Has anyone utilized either the full or express consulting training courses through High Bridge Academy?

I was beginning the promo process at my firm but my manager said that the leadership direction is that financials cannot support all promos this cycle since the demand is 8 times what they were expecting. My overall feedback is positive from delivery perspective (93%+ utilization), great client feedback in lead roles, and I have promo sponsors from managers on my project. I’m involved in internal efforts too so I’m well rounded IMO. Is this the new norm due to the economy or firm specific?

Have you ever been so burnt out that you want to leave this field altogether? Seriously considering it as my friends in marketing, sales and project management have a way better work life balance and get paid more than I do. I’m questioning what’s the point of it all anymore when I’m so unhappy and stressed all the time. I’d be willing to take a job where I’m under utilized in skill for a couple years just to catch a break. Has anyone hit their limit yet and if so, how did you overcome it?

What’s your utilization at ? And level ?
76% , senior