As a senior where do you draw the line for charging time to an engagement where you’re rolled off (or haven’t rolled on yet) but are being asked questions or to do things?

First time on bench, work is slow due to summer, what should i do?

1st time on the bench in 3 years. Check out demand portal: "wtf is this shit?" No wonder everyone is unstaffed and getting the boot.

How many people on the bench at your firm? Surprisingly few at McK in my region

EY Bench / Let go policy How much duration an employee usually spends on the bench/ or the longest duration for which EY allows you to stay on the bench before letting you go? Does it fire?

Need advice for resigning while on bench. I already have a start date with the new employer. Should I do a traditional two week notice or give <=1 week notice instead? My goal is to not burn bridges, but I also don’t want to get let go on the spot since I have nothing to “wrap up” besides HR tasks. I’ve read on here that sometimes they will let you go day of and pay you out for two weeks but I don’t see why any firm would do that for somebody not currently performing billable work...

Unexpectedly on the bench until next week... just booked a last minute ticket to Costa Rica for tomorrow morning! 🙌

What’s the longest consecutive time you’ve ever been on the bench?

What is bench policy of mphasis?

Anyone else love listening to Bollywood music in the gym? Others probably think I have hip hop or rap playing but in reality I’m doing bench press while blasting badri ki dulhania 😂🇮🇳

Last week joined in hcl. I got better opportunity in other company.If I abscand in hcl.does it any problem?still I have not assigned to any project , iam in Bench now?

I'm 10lbs stronger on bench press when managers are in the gym, and 20lbs stronger when directors are there. Anyone?

What’s the best way to roll off a team without blow back? These people are stressing me out

how does your firm staff you on projects, and are there a lot of people on the bench at any given time? are people worried when they are on the bench? just want to know how it is for everyone else

Messaging a partner from two projects ago as I’m on the bench. Is it okay to ask for proposal work or if there are project needs? Not sure what I “can” ask for

Enough with the politics and racist shit, lets ask the real questions. What's everyone's bench, dead lift, back squat totals?

Been on bench for a while... passed the stage of pleasant, boredom and started to concern seriously

Food for thought: With so many SMs and PPMDs stuck at home with kids and no help and with so many Staff, Seniors, Consultants, etc on the bench... (cont)

How’s the commercial bench at PwC?

Take PTO during project or roll off then PTO?

If it’s hard to find projects in summer cause it’s slow, and Nov-Jan cause it’s slow, then am I supposed to spend half the year on the freaking bench!?

COVID-19 Refunds - Anybody getting refunds for prepaid monthly services- after care/daycare, nanny services, etc.? In the area we live in the day cares are just not giving any refunds, so unethical.

With so many plans and budgets in the air right now, what are you seeing with your agencies or clients for leadership, diversity, enrichment sort of programming?

Guidehouse folks! What perks do you have, i.e. coffee and meals expensed, Uber/Lyfts expensed, flexible/remote work?

Best way to reduce taxes on severance pay? Receiving bonus and severance, tips for saving money. Open to charity etc. I’m afraid that most of this will go into taxes. I will max out my IRA.

Would you live in fidi if there was a covid discount? In early 20s and worried it’s a very quiet / boring area but have found a nice luxury building discounted wifi lots of amenities.

Everyone hired for PwC or Deloitte or any consulting firm are hired for a specific requirement and they were interviewed properly and got hired. Why should USCIS deny their petition?

Does the Rosslyn office have a holiday party... or do anything? Just moved here (not federal).

What's the best course of action when your airline gate agent or flight attendant is a total POS?

Thinking of going to one device. I know this has debated, but what will compliance read vs not read? i.e. Let's say I was interviewing at another bank and my gf is sexting me at work all day...

If you are separated from your firm and you are kept on payroll for an additional month to facilitate payout of severance when does the 60 day grace period count start? Is it on the last day on payrl?

How is SAT/ACT factored into the MBB campus recruiting process? Does this test score make or break one’s candidacy? Wondering if a low SAT but solid GPA w/ good brand names and leadership experience will be good enough to get an interview

anyone in DFW area?

Random, but I think it’s rude to not respond to a follow up email after an interview.

What’s starting director salary in Boston for Assurance these days. Looking to move to the area and curious as to what folks in market are around to gauge conversations. Thanks!

Any fishes that did PMO consulting and exited to industry? What kind of exit opportunities are available at SC and M level? How much was your salary hike? MBA here with 2+ years of consulting experience.

Anyone recently Joined cognizant who has got Joining Bonus . . Is it directly taxed at source for 30% or depands on tax slab of individual?

Has anyone seen the changes to United’s loyalty program? Any thoughts on the PlusPoints or new qualifying rules?

Does KPMG reimburse for CFA registration fee and review materials?

I usually don’t do a lot of holiday baking but this year actually have the time... would it be weird to drop off home baked goods to neighbors due to covid?