Any valuation fish here have a chill team? I’ve been at 60+ hrs/wk for over a year and it’s killing me.

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you must be stretching it. never met anyone that works that much ALL YEAR.

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The bulk of it comes from more advisory modeling projects vs. financial reporting/tax stuff.

Also in weird spot where I’m a senior and have analytical tasks but manage other engagements. The constant code switching and sheer number of engagements keeps things pretty inefficient. Lol

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Mid tier typically have better wlb than big four. Hit me up for bdo referral.

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That’s insane. I know most valuation associates at PwC are about 50-70% utilized including myself. Its been that way for a couple months now. Not sure how I feel about it…

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Valuation practices are hit or miss, even within them depending on what type of work you tend to do, utilization can be very different. I’ve been upwards of 95-100% come YE, with a teammate my level who was at 75-80%. They were also very involved in admin and practice development so different goals as well.

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Following cause I need a life outside of work too

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It is definitely hit or miss. Been doing valuation for 15 years - I try to get my team 40-50 hour weeks during summer but busy season can still be 70 hours (with rare but occasional 80) … it is tough life unfortunately.

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come to ITSA hehe

That's fking solid my man. Is your friend at Deloitte and can refer? I have 5 YOE in audit + valuation. Can I come in as a M1 or demote?

60+ hrs at ey too

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