Beach vs bench? Beach when you are unstaffed without a utilization target, bench when you are unstaffed with a utilization target

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?

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

How do I check my actual utilization (not the effective one). Mybusiness only tells me the effective utilization

I have been tagged for this project that doesn’t start until June 10th. My utilization is going to drop significantly but at the same time the deployment team cannot present me elsewhere. Ugh!

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

I just found out that people bill more than 8 hours in a day to help with utilization (ie. submitting 8.5 or 9 hours as a standard day). Is this common practice?

I wish admin utilized Tier 1 supports with teachers. Smiles, appreciations and acknowledging ones efforts would do a great deal to boost morale and climate. I just don’t understand what that is so hard to do.

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?

What’s the easiest internal initiative to do on the bench?

How to check bench ageing in Virtusa?

How are projects allocated to new joinees in Accenture? How long do they allow to be on bench!!

Any 7A / 7B on bench for more than 2months now ?
What's your plan now ? Seeing outside ?
I am on bench close to 2months now , hence any advises would be helpful
Band and Skillset : 7B , bigdata Spark

Anyone still in this bowl? Been 9 months since the last post! I’ll start- how are your firms’ O&G practices performing? Big 4 here... we have a pretty heavy bench.

Does anyone struggle with finding good randoms to spot you while bench pressing? I work out at a local park district and every time I’m working with a heavy load, my spotter will immediately cont.

Hello Fishes, is it good to get permanent WFH from Infosys? and is Infosys started firing their employees who are on bench?

Please help me to get out of it.

Thanks in advance :)

How is Xoriant pune for automation testers? Also how is job security in Xoriant as one of my knower is on bench since 3 months since joining. He is worried. Guys Please suggest.

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

What are ways to deal with high latency mricroservice in a given region. Given that it's Cpu utilization is not exhausted.. So no vertical scaling ???

Looking for electric shavers recommendations primarily to shave my head

How is RSM PTO? Understand it’s unlimited, which limits more than accrued, but any insight on what you like/dislike?

Hello Folks,

I am really depressed, am the elder child of my family serving notice period and looking forward for financial growth and personal growth as well.
I am really passionate about my career and looking for Accounts receivable profile. I have 3.5 years of experience and having end to end knowledge of #O2C domain can join from 9th of June.

Kindly consider my profile.
It would be grateful,If anybody can refer.

Thanks in advance.

Anyone who has been through both rounds at MBB - does case difficulty get any harder between round 1 and 2? Or is it just the level of interviewer?

Wow. I finally got a standing desk and it is LIFE changing 🫶

Relaxed fit cargos or slim fit?

Wearing for the first time.
Do not want to look Chapri AF

Hi fishes,

I have the following 2 offers..

Cognizant- 21L fixed and 1.5L variable
PWC - 22L fixed

This is for a guidewire role.
Which is a better offer? What would be a good option for growth wrt role, salary etc.
Also, PWC claims to offer variable based on their fixed CTC based on the ratings.. is this true ? How much is the avg percentage given?

Thanks in advance!

Hi Fishes,

I've got offer from Dunnhumby, Fractal and Gartner for the role of Data engineer. Which one should I go for?

Tech Stack - Python, PySpark, Azure Data Factory and Synapse analytics.
YOE - 2.2
Gartner - 16LPA
Dunnhumby - 15 fixed + 1.5 Joining bonus+ 10% variable
Fractal - 13.5 LPA

Need an excellent CPA who understands the concept of working for a (or several) DAOs as a contractor, who can help me evaluate LLC + S-Corp options.

Can anyone make a recommendation?

Currently a senior commercial underwriter Working on finishing up my CPCU as I only have 2 exams left. Was curious to know
what kind of Salary impact this had for others who got the designation, if any?

Any experienced nurse practitioners in NYC area looking for a hospital based NP position in Manhattan, DM me. Pay from 130-150 ish. Great benefits

How hard/often do you get promoted at A&M? What do raises look like from year to year in %?

USA vs Iran

Argentina vs Netherlands, who’s going to win

Footballs (never) coming home 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Morgan Stanley equivalent to PwC rank?

I’m so bored during this pandemic, I’m starting to consider having kids at some point.

What are the key things one should save when leaving Accenture? Things like key contacts, links to alumni sites, any well being points?

How are Accenture Skills Interviews? Are they hard? Super technical?

Has anyone done therapy using Teladoc? Any good?

Airline ticket charge and expenses. Curious as to if your company requires you to use the Corprate card for airline tickets or can you use your own card? Small boutique here and use personal

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

What are some concrete reasons why someone in consulting would be fired, other than the obvious stupid things?

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

Looking to switch into smaller consulting in Chicago. Currently working in SAP, but looking to get more into strategy. Which consulting firms should I look at? Hopefully better benefits, bonus, pay, etc.

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 else scroll through LinkedIn and constantly feel behind in their career? Everyone I know is exiting from MBB to VC/PE and I’m still making peanuts at Big 4. How do you deal with knowing you’re mediocre/less sharp?

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

Maybe I missed it, but is EY really dictating forced PTO two weeks a year now?

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

what does the bonus range look like for a new band 4 at bank of america?

Favorite statistical modeling technique to use? ANN, SVM, LR, PCA, etc. And any specific reasons? Industry, ease, interpretability, etc.

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.

Getting into Mt Biking. Anything I need to know? Gear that’s must have. Bought a Specialized Fuse Fattie/29. I have the option to stay with the fat 27in or change out for reg 29. Recommendations?