Coming to the realization that having a high utilization (+110%) is a waste as someone with 90-100% and similar ratings (snapshots) will have the same/slightly lower performance rating thus, cont...

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bonus will be the same or only a couple thousand less. Not worth putting in the extra 300-400 extra hours a year for the incremental. System is not set up to reward hard workers (I am not saying people working 90% utilization aren't working hard, just that +110% isn't getting compensated for the additional hours)

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Wish we could just bank it for lean year

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Agreed 100%. Politics is key

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That's why there's a target. They don't tell you to go above the target.

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@OP sounds like you were the dork in college that had a 98% in a class going into finals and studied for days to get an A on the final rather than getting a C or D and finishing with a 94% in the class which are both A's. 💦💦💦

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Take a look at the swagger most partners have, I guarantee you they weren't getting 120% util and neglecting their life when younger

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Agreed. The marginal amount of work required to be 5 rated is so much more compared to a 4 rating. Money difference is negligible. I been trying to give zero fucks. But it's hard to do so for some people.

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Checked today, 114%. Not proud of it either as I do feel burned out. Will be actively trying to get that down next performance year.

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...FYI if you have too high of utilization / hours over standard you'll get negative feedback at your Career Outlook discussion about work life balance

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Also if you have above 100% util and neglect to take your PTO you are just giving the firm free labor

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Hit your utilization and hours over standard target. Going much over that really doesn't pay off. Spend the rest of that time kissing ass instead.

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Sometimes over 100% could be perceived as a burnout risk - working too hard and possibly looking to leave due to burnout.

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Yep. Take some PTO with all that extra util

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I've been at 105-110% for several years and always been praised for that.

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Ha, exactly...the person with 90% utilization still receives a 1 rating, gets the same bonus, and same base pay increase

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Are you really putting in over 100% ?

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I agree with EY1. I have been trying to cut back, but the shit keeps hitting the fan and then these people send CYA emails pointing out when I dropped the ball when I am really trying to manage burn out.

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"Praised"? Aww so cute.

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D1, 1s are given to kiss asses, high performers, those with high util., etc.

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I've always gotten top ratings but can't say that was for >100% utilization vs the politicking I absolutely do. But was just making the point that it's definitely not frowned upon to work hard...

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Promoted to SSE with 25% hike and VP as 9% . I had received ACE award in Q3 . I have also maintained utilization report 100% still I got less VP. Can I ask manager to revisit the component

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Hi everyone, my sister was fired from her job because her exemption from the vaccine got rejected. She has Director of Nursing experience as well as experience with case management and utilization review. Anyone know of any startups or tech companies that are remote and wouldn’t require a vaccination that are hiring for experienced nurses? Really appreciate the help! Any leads are welcome!

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Had a fight with my MD or let's say more like argument. After that the next 2 months was endless nitpicking and pulling me for mistakes that aren't really in my control.

Post 3 months, I apply for a transfer. Transfer process delayed for some process reasons
No negatives/issues in my f22 feedback. Utilization above target. Way Above average
Recently fired without reason
Who should I escalate to?

PS: Ignore typos. Written in anger

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What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

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What is the longest you have seen someone with less than 50% utilization stay in a firm?

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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.

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After getting kicked out of McK late last year, this gives me schadenfreude 🤣

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

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Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

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I am getting married in Decemeber and am on H1B. I wanted to work from India for a couple if weeks to reach my utilization target since its my promo year. Are we allowed to do that? If yes, what is the process? Otherwise i will have to take pto for a month.

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

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We stay until 8 or 9 everyday and then at the end of every week my manager tells me to book only 40 hours. It sucks ass and now I have to explain to my counselor why my utilization is so pedestrian...

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