Anyone else enjoying this holiday time on the bench?

During this time last year, stores were putting up holiday stuff and we would complain that every year the holiday shopping started earlier and earlier. (._. )

Hi, I got selected in wipro. I have worked in 3 organization till now. So in my first organization my last working day was 23rd oct 2017 and for my 2 nd organization my joining date is 25 sept 2017....these dates are overlapping because my 1st organization had vacation concept(bench without pay)..... So i served notice period there and my second organization asked me join immediately. Will this overlapping affect my bgv in wipro? Everything is genuine. Any suggestions?

Pwc - new joiner, how do we do vacation this week? I got the email but 2 days of vacation Monday and Tuesday is that the same as floating holiday? Or so I use a different WBS for floating holiday?

Ladies, looking for advice on when to tell job that I’m expecting. I am due early November. I’m on the bench, so being considered for multiple rolls. I’d start and then have to go on leave 2-3 months later. Any advice? Are there any specific rules? I was thinking of telling HR 30days out to start leave conversation. TIA!

Holding all else constant, do you prefer two continuous weeks of bench time or 10 hours less work per week for 8 weeks

Which agency offers the most time off?

Is it possible to exist in consulting without committing? I just want to work 40 hours and go home to work on my own dreams, but can feel myself becoming an outsider and fear I’ll be rolled off soon.

If I put in my notice right before the holiday weekend, will they ask me to leave that day or should I just wait till we get back?

Got called Friday at 1pm saying I could only bill 10hrs next week and had to roll off after due to budget. Wow thanks its not like you had a budget excel sheet and could have told me this atleast...

How do you try to fit some sick days in a vacation period to save some ptos?

1. Industry wide question: is your bench heavy? 2. Accenture Strategy question: Do you feel like there's not enough work to go around, and the work that is available isn't teaching you much?

Hello friends, does Omnicom or OHG provide holiday bonuses?

Specific to EY peeps... how many on H1-b are on bench? And duration

Never been on the bench. Always been 90+% utilization rate. Can I just be on the bench so I can study for CPA 🤣😭

Once again it’s Saturday night and all my friends from Deloitte and Accenture are either going out or going on vacation together. Meanwhile I can’t go bc I work for PwC who pays dirt. Lovely

So, it’s my first holiday season with my new firm. How much does one spend on a gift for one’s legal assistant? I’ve been told it’s customary, just not the amount.

What happens to our vacation/holiday hours after the fiscal year ends? We don't lose them do we?!

I've been on the bench for nearly three months with no work. I've been searching for other jobs and upskill myself with studying for the GMAT. Anyone else? What have you been doing to stay relevant?

EY - ladies, what to wear to the holiday party?!

Do you give holiday gifts to people who have given you a lot of work?

Can y’all recommend any pants to be worn with booties (e.g., Blondo) for a business casual look? Trying to find ways to avoid carrying an extra pair of shoes to the client each day during winter

I am currently working at a big 4 in Strategy and Business Transformation practice. I recently came across the job of a S&O Manager role at Global Business Strategy. TBC

Anyone know of examples of "ingredient branding" (e.g. Intel Inside) used in pharma/healthcare?

Are promotions guaranteed at Big 4 if you stay long enough and get average reviews?

Hi! Need help evaluating some offers and thinking about long term growth and trajectory. Have little more than 2 YOE in consulting. Also interviewing with PwC Strategy&, but no offer yet. Curious if the Deloitte name will carry me further than ZS? Want to ultimately get an MBA in the near future. TIA! 1. Deloitte, CBO TC ~95K 2. ZS, SIP TC ~130K 3. Startup (unicorn) TC (with stock options after 1Y) ~95K

Let’s say you have PTSD and that traveling is one the triggers. At what point would you bring this up in the hiring process for a remote job when they expect you travel a handful of times a year? I’m afraid if I say anything that I’d never get hired.

I’m interested in switching to diversity consulting or something tied to inclusion work. Any insight into what companies/types of roles I should be researching?

Thoughts on Prosci or SHRM-SCP certification? Which would be considered more valuable or highly regarded? Currently focused on Change Management but have a HR background (industry experience / area of study in college).

TFW when you dash 34 gates at DTW and make your flight by 60 seconds 🙌👍🍾

I don't have anyone else who gets this, but I hit my personal goal this year in almost every category; revenue, income, AUM growth, etc. Our fiscal year ends in October and I ended the year with a bang. Just super excited and I hope everyone else knows, this business is worth it when you put in the time and effort! Edit: also passed CFP in March!

Folks here said Trump would be good for consulting. I said otherwise. They didn't care who else was hurt. Now federal practices have been hurt by the federal hiring ban...

Moving to NYC next year, and my SO is based in Seattle. He is very keen to spend more time with me in NYC, even suggesting living there while remote working is still a thing. I’m a little hesitant bc we’ve only been dating for 2-3 months and it would feel like moving in tgt. Also not sure if i should be looking for a studio or 1br for more space but at a much higher price tag that i have to pay for. Any thoughts?

Should I see baby driver or spiderman?

Deloitte refugee. EY or KPMG next? PWC also has a huge overwork culture, so I’m not interested in them (or Guidehouse for that matter).

Has anyone attempted or been successful at negotiating more parental leave or earlier eligibility (if employed <1 yr) with their job offer?

Friends are flying out to visit me in client city while I'm using alt travel to pick up the hotel. They're currently stuck in ORD for 3-4 hours - is there any way for me to get them into Delta lounge?

How does working in an internal audit role at a company differ from working in one at an accounting or consulting firm?

Anyone willing to chat about culture and experience within Deloitte’s F&EP Oracle EPM team?

Prepping to ask for a raise as a female strategist in Toronto with 8 years industry experience. Making $85K with decent benefits and vacation. Any suggestions on what to ask for and how to ask?