Are FPX projects considered under utilization? I heard something about adjusted utilization... does that still exist?

Wooohoo just landed a data project! Woohoo data! Data runs the world! Hello super high utilization! Hello cushy bonus! 🙌🏽

What's the deal with PTO, holidays, and utilization?

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

Has anyone gone into YE with lower than the target utilization? I have about 2 months worth of PTO and trainings this year but want to know how a low utilization will affect my YE rating

Anyone leave Deloitte for Booz Allen? Thoughts or experiences? Utilization and compliance are absolutely doing my head in.

On the bench for a week or so before start of new project. Do I take PTO or just bill GAA. Any advice on managing utilization?

3 Day PTO starts now...my buddy's bachelor party. Forget you, utilization.

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

Got offer from BCG for ECT. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalist track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/ guidance appreciated!
I am not super keen to become a partner (selling) and main reason to join will be working with different clients, smart talented people and a good brand. End goal (at the moment atleast) is to stay for few years and return to the industry. 15 YOE

What is the target utilization for a Senior 2? Or number of chargeable hours goal? Is this ever hard to meet?

I'm almost at the point of an offer, and also just started a 6 month long engagement since my utilization was taking a hit. How do you fish recommend dealing with the situation once the offer comes?

Hadn’t noticed this sub before, and most of the threads are old so thought I’d ask a follow up - how has everyone been handling parenting with public accounting? I’ve got a toddler and my wife is an accountant (industry), and we only have a few immediate family in the country- but they have health concerns. Busy season was rough, things are looking better now as things return to normal. Still working crazy hours if you count the daycare duties on top of utilization targets.

Hello, I am looking to make a career change that starts at a minimum 75K salary. The economy is tough right now and I can no longer afford to stay in my current role. I have a bachelors degree in Sociology with experience in managed care, utilization management, & clinical admin.. Does anyone have any suggestions for a possible higher paying career that I would be qualified for based on my background?

Controversial question - what are some roles/functions to avoid at Google for ex-management consultants, in terms of potential under-utilization of skills and limited career progression? Common exit opps tend to be in StratOps, PMM, PgM/Solutions Consultant, roles in Sales; would anyone not recommend any of these roles?

EY and Guidehouse federal fish, how does using PTO factor into your utilization score? Does it count against you like at Deloitte or do those hours get removed from the denominator before calculation?

Have any respiratory therapists found jobs OTHER than being a clinical RT? I want to possibly change careers, but I am finding that a lot of jobs (clinical liason, utilization review, etc) want you to have a nursing degree, not a respiratory degree. I feel like as an RT we are limited to jobs.

So apparently accenture is making people who are on the bench enroll into a mandatory customer service role even if you’re 100% utilized. Friend took 3 weeks of PTO and has been on the bench for a few days and he is being forced. Worst part? It’s Tues-Saturday.

Random partner asked a litigation-related question to a partner I frequently work with (i’m a transactional associate). My partner cc’d me and said for me to briefly look. Asked the library. They got me a great case. Sent it back. Now the random partner is asking for more cases in another circuit.

I haven’t done caselaw research since 1L and this isn’t even my practice… wtf do I do (I am fully utilized in my normal work and have a few deals closing soon…)

How bout that Robinhood update

Midlevel corporate attorney considering an in-house offer in the wealth management space (RIA, multi family office). Work would be a mix of corporate and funds work. Interested in getting into the blockchain space long term. Would this role move me toward or away from that goal?

How do you find in-house positions?

Which of the two contributes more revenue YOY then the other? New Clients or Existing Customers?

I quit my job at EY and looking for job opportunities please do refer me for the job opening.

Moving to the Bay Area this summer from chicago. Any recommendations for good luxury apartments in Palo Alto, Redwood City or Mountain View? Also how critical is it to have your own car? I live in downtown chicago currently where everything is walking distance

Any tips for someone trying to move from engineering to finance? 4 years of experience in mechanical engineering.

Citi folks - new at citi and just found out that they do not provide laptops 🤯. Now I’m concerned with how the technology is otherwise? How is WLB? Do they reimburse if you purchase a laptop to use? Any insights will be greatly appreciated. TIA

Can anybody please suggest me how to get an offer letter and how to apply for jobs in Australia while residing in India? I am looking for a job in Australia. Currently working in a big4 company.

Sorry if this is the wrong bowl, I’ve been looking for the best and this seems to fit:

Anyone know agencies in DFW area that are hiring? Looking for an accounts or social role w/ 3 years exp. If not, any I should keep on my radar? 👀

This bowl has been a great resource, I appreciate your tips 🙏

Got an offer from a startup for 19.5LPA.
Its base is 15L, and I'll be getting 124800 in-hand.

I have 3.5 yoe in typescript/react/NEXTjs fullstack. Out of which only 10 months are on a full time role, rest of time was freelancing.
I am also an open source contributor for some NEXTjs related tooling.

Is this a good offer?

16+ YOE mainframe Architect/Manager salary expectations please, which company giving high pay, any leads pls provide insights.....

Thank you

Curious to know has anyone stumbled upon a bar(cocktails, drinks) that has also nailed social accounts so good so that besides their bar offerings people also cant wait to consume their content?

Is anyone familiar with Morgan Franklin vs Ankura vs Connor Group? Any particular distinguishing qualities that set one apart from the rest? Looking for more strategy and operational consulting opportunities and considering those 3.

Looking for work from home or remote opportunities from companies based in UK/USA/ Australia/Singapore.
I am based out of India and willing to work at the corresponding work hours of the companies hiring me.
Am from accounts, finance, tax and audit background.
Please help me look up the same!

Thanking you all in anticipation.

Anyone ever transitioned from account to integrated production? Any tips or suggestions?

If over 90% of terrorists, murderers, and rapists are men, wouldn't preventing entry for all male travelers (regardless of country) be the only justifiable ban?

Men, what brand/style do you wear for a light jacket? The type you might want to wear if it's high 40s/low 50s in the morning and you're going to the office

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

Hey all, new hire here! Going to receive a $250 wfh credit; any recs on what I should get to build out my home office?

When are mid-year reviews set to happen?

So, what happens if you miss your utilization/billable hour target by like 70-150 hours? Tons of "impactful" PRD work

This just in: Uncle Ernie telling us how shitty of a year we had and that they're stripping our firm-wide holidays so that we can be utilized more and reach our vision 2020 goals!

Serious question: Sheraton cancelled my reservation and I was stranded for a night last night. Called CS and my useless ambassador and they cant help and “sorry”. How do I escalate this?

Anyone afraid to take vacation in FY18, for fear of missing utilization? 🙋🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

Going to sound like a silly question, but my hotel smoke alarm chirped one time. No smoke in my room. Anything to be concerned about before bed? Travel a lot never had alarm beep.

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Do you tip for room service? Even if they take $5 charge + 20%? If you do, how much?

If I need Friday 4-5pm to go to a doctor's appointment, do I need to set a meeting invite to my manager in order not to be fired?

Monday Status Report: Flight upgraded to first ✅. Aforementioned flight delayed 1.5 hours ❌. Partner canceled 6pm meeting ✅. Hotel upgraded to a suite at the Ritz ✅✅. Not bad for a Monday, not bad....

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

Confronted client today about partner forcing us to travel while client site has travel restrictions. As a result is team is remote next week. Counting down days till I get rolled off/fired now lol

So we hired our own doctor to be on a firm wide WebEx about how COVID is ok. When pushed on whether the Dr would travel, he says “No.” LOL @ the idiocy of my firm.

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

View from the wing. I’m going to start taking photos and make a scrapbook for when these days are behind me. Just FYI, I guess.