As a new analyst 3 weeks in, how should I be biking my hours. I’m in fed so we bill 40hrs. Ive been working 50 and billing 50. Haven’t been told anything yet but was wondering if over billing somewhat consistently comes with ramifications? Also should I bill weekends?

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Second the manager Convo. I've known firms in federal that forced ppl to bill 34 when working 50 to extend the contract out more.

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It's unethical either way. More accepible in commercial though.

Bill your hours worked. If your leadership pushes back, ask for an unbillable code.

At least, that's how it worked at both of my non-Deloitte federal consulting firms.

Either way, this is a question for your manager.

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As an analyst, I recommend Schwinn

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You might get told you're working inefficiently and that you should be able to complete tasks within 40hrs. They may ask for clear justification of the additional hours

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Bill the hours you work…. especially in GPS. Time entry is very important, which is why we put our time in everyday.

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Ask your manager and career coach/counselor/mentor/buddy/whoever for guidance. The short story is you may be basically forced to bill 40 or get a bad review. You will likely soon encounter one of the worst parts of consulting: eating hours. Complaining to superiors won't help because everyone has accepted this as a regrettable norm of consulting, and everyone who doesn't like it left (or will leave) before becoming powerful enough to put an end to the practice. Knowing when and how to eat hours, push back on demands, or push out timelines will be key skills to develop.

Good luck.

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Bill your actuals, if you’re working more- that’s a conversation with your project lead that you need help or ways to lighten the load.

It’s never wrong to ask, “can you show me how to be more efficient?”- you’re a 3 week analyst, it’s expected you have to learn a bit.

I’m an experienced A saying this.

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Your Manager or the EFA will come after you soon...its hard but I would try to be laser focus and to work 40 hours and then log off. Doesn't worth sacrificing your personal time if you don't get to bill them.

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