Are holidays (unlike vacation days) excluded from the denominator of the utilization formula?

How supportive are your companies when it comes to taking PTO for mental health days?

If buy the partners you work with regularly a holiday gift, how much do you spend? Usually I get baked goods or food items which you can’t tell the actual amount spent on. This year, though, I’d like to support local restaurants by encouraging people to order takeout—hence, giving gift cards.

How much is appropriate for a restaurant gift card from an associate to a partner?

It's officially client holiday season...
🌲😒

What % utilisation is considered good?
I know it depends on firm to firm, but in general?
Also, is it wise to put in CV or say in interviews about your utilization if its good?

I’m quitting my job tomorrow morning. I don’t have a new job lined up. I’m scared, but also excited? I’ve felt under utilized for months, and haven’t had a promotion after two years. I never take risks like this, but life is too short. Is this a bad choice?

Holiday gifts for your study group? Yay or nay? In an Exec program if that helps.

I have a phone screen with American Express. Does anyone know how many days of PTO is allotted?

Does anyone have feedback on working for Mercer Advisors? I see a few positions in the Rockwall/ Dallas area that intrigue me. I’ve read Glassdoor reviews- was looking for more in-depth info.
I have my SIE, Series 6 and Series 63.
What is the work culture like, PTO, management style? Thanks!

How is Forvis? I am thinking about applying for an entry level audit associate position. Is it nice working for them? Do you get to travel on audits? Also, is the unlimited pto truly unlimited?

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

Will we get extra salary if we worked on holiday in tcs. In timesheet its showing red means holiday

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

Holiday office party coming up tomorrow and I still haven't bought a gift... ugh. Any suggestions? I never know what to bring.

McK AMA. On PTO this week and next. What do you want to know?

My RL didn’t have a formal mid year pre CRT review with me. He just pinged me and said: I’ll represent you. Utilization = 75% and average snapshots. Am I at risk?

What's going on this weekend? Any fun holiday shops or pop-up bars I could check out?

Hello, Help needed finding a gorgeous destination for a real vacation ( no work). I picture myself sleeping, hearing the ocean, eating, walking along the beach and repeat. I live in GA and willing ...

Any 🐠 looking to rent out a room or sub let one from 15 Jul until 1-Nov? I need a short term option and seem to be getting nowhere in my search!budget <1000 and ideal location Lakeview nr water+park

It appears J Crew is filing bankruptcy this weekend and brooks bros might not be too far behind. What are consultants going to wear when we eventually get back to work??

We just bought a Stearns & Foster hybrid mattress. It still emits a smell and I’m reading all these articles about the harmful effects of off gassing with a memory foam mattress. Should I be concerned about this or will the mattress topper that encases the mattress take care of the problem. It’s always something. Sigh.

What programming language are you mostly using at work? For me it’s Java

How do you get into AB testing? I’m in data science would like to get that experience.

Anyone has any clue when the promotion will be announced to the promoted candidates ?? For EY gds India

Anyone has a sample deal sheet and what it should include? Reached out by recruiter and they want to see my deal sheet. Also not sure how much I can share about clients

Does anyone know if capital G uses a headhunter

Had an intro chat / interview with HH canceled bc of “scheduling conflict”. They said they’d reschedule asap. Haven’t heard from them for 3 days. Should I wait, follow-up or set up another call? Am I reading too much into it?

We’re hiring on our media & connections team. Various levels. If you’re looking to make a jump from a traditional media agency or a strategist who wants to get closer to both media and creative. Lmk.

Quick question: Can we ask HR to revise pf contribution to minimum which is 1800/month

Flying Qantas (One World). Will the segments count towards my AA status?

Does anyone ever redeem Marriott points for gift cards? Is it worth it?

If JetBlue moves my departure time by 3 hours can I get a credit card refund or only travel bank?

Extension of Marriott status!! Rejoice!

CFP & ChFC looking to change firms. Currently in a bank program, but not a large portable book to bring over to the next firm. Over a decade experience and about to finish up my MBA. Currently nowhere near the income level I want to be. Any suggestions for a good program to go to for my next move?

Mid-level when she's leading the call: please make sure you take notes. It's expected of the person not leading a call (note I always take notes)

Me(jr): asked to lead a call for a different deal as training. Mid-level doesn't take notes (also on call) and tells me it's the job if the junior to take notes.

What are all of the single ladies doing?

Looks like PWC gave some massive raises this year. Hearing 40% raises for many people. what did you receive this year? (rank, starting base vs new base , bonus etc)

Need a good recommendation for a home office chair. I work from home a lot and need a new chair. My new one isn’t cutting it for me- it’s not comfy and I have lower back pain.

So surprised how many people in my group are hardcore EDM fans. Whose your fave??

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?

What is a simple way to explain to my boyfriend that investing in equity with an expected return of 10% is better than paying off debt that is growing at a rate of 6%. He has student loans and is adamant that he wants to pay all of them off immediately before saving any retirement money. I understand that many individuals use this strategy but I think investing in index funds for the long haul is better from a wealth accumulation perspective, without even factoring in tax implications of 401k

My office chair stinks even though I wash it with carpet cleaner every few weeks. Fellow 24/7 WFH workers, how do you keep your office chair clean?

Top consulting firms in the Aerospace / Aviation,l or Defense / Intelligence spaces? Looking for business or tech strategy jobs here

Hey everyone, can anyone share their experience on working at PwC’s Ventures group? Considering jumping ship but would love to learn a bit more about their work/team/comp vs consulting

How long did it take for your background check to be completed? I'm supposed to start on the 25th but still waiting for First Advantage to finish the BI. They said only my current employment verification was still pending and no other details.... how long does that even take? Wondering if I should go back and tell my current employer my start date has been pushed back a week as a precaution.

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

What are some of the best books you’ve read about people and investing? Such as dealing with people (business psychology almost) and then investing (real estate more specifically)!

I am looking for books that give practical advice, not just big picture theory and motivation.

Just as I'm leaving from work to a planned roadtrip with friends this weekend, I get hit with an email from a partner requesting a draft of a deck by Sunday 5 pm. Wwyd? I'm still a new consultant btw

Whats everyones routines / recommendations with morning newsletters? Feel like ive subscribed to wayyyy too many these days and need to cut down

Top consulting firms for building mobile apps - IOS or Android?

J-dubs buckhead...anybody else??

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?

What are the best books on sales as it relates to consulting?

How challenging is strategy and planning (industry) roles? Trying to pivot but lack the actual experience. I understand it's framework and analysis driven. Been more focused on risk management, operations, program management etc. Curious to hear thoughts