Currently on the beach and decided to go to Paris with my girlfriend..bloop I literally am not utilized for the past 2 months - might as well make the best of it 🙌

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

You'll be lucky if you come back to a job. Enjoy! 😂

like

Take advantage of the downtime while you can. So many times you hear about people getting staffed on crazy projects and then are upset when it's tough to get time off for vacation. Sounds like a perfectly logical and strategic move to me. Agree you should reach out to your team proactively and in the meantime enjoy Paris!

like
Recent IconRecent

You cannot conduct any work, internal or external, out of the country unless you report it in your tax location. Are you charging your time in France?

like

No charging to Chicago, what diff does it make?

like

lol except if you work at ey, see the other thread where someone didn't know to change location when working in another state

like

They are laying off a lot. People at D get a quarter notification if low util. So I guess

like

I'm not that stupid lol but EY is a good firm

like

I'm with A3, do you OP. Enjoy your time under the radar. Send out a couple of emails, check in with your coach, and well.. have fun! Go easy on social media but that goes without saying ;)

like

Good for you OP! Enjoy the bench time while you got it, soon enough you'll be back in the grind. Coffers have been refreshed and budgets are being planned, consultants will be getting calls here shortly!

like

Yeah that's what he should be worried about SC2...taxes!🙄 you do you OP

like

How on earth do you even know/reconcile that?

like

^Oh my god this is getting better and better.

like

It makes a difference to the tax laws. You are committing tax crime by not charging to the city you are in. Read the policies and tax laws. It's in the fine print. Sorry to burst your bubble while you are having fun!

like

But how will they know?

like

Ballsy move.

Are you taking PTO? It's fine if you are. If you aren't, can you just take off?

Nope I brought my comp with me so I can be accessible we left Sat back next mon.. doesn't matter cause I haven't heard a peep from my team

I guess he ll@coem back the min he hears so@why@not? It's not like he won't wirk@in Paris if he needs to

Ya, revenue growths last year weren't great. There was a lot of house cleaning. You may want to get moving on finding a project.

Where do you work A2 and OP? I want to know which firm I should work for 😂

Do your thing. Most commenters which they could do it or don't have the balls too

Must be diff at Big 4? Have peeps on the beach for 2 months + at my office...

Related Posts

Hi! I’m doing some research on employee benefits (medical insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) and was hoping to connect with People specialists or HR professionals in the comp & benefits space. I’m trying to better understand any pain points or challenges you might face with utilization/enrollment. Anyone interested in connecting? Thank you!

I’m struggling. I left an agency I liked last year due to growth limitations and since then I’ve worked at 2 different agencies and can’t seem to find my footing. The first one seemed like a good fit at first but then it turned out to not be the best place for me so I left. At my current agency I feel super undervalued. I’m always raising my hand and offering to help where I can and no matter what I do, I don’t feel utilized or valued or part of the team.It’s really taken a toll on my confidence

like

Any utilization review nurses working at an insurance company able to share if your company requires work on weekend/holidays? If so, what work do you do on weekend/holidays snd do you work s full day on those days?

like

I think hospitals would benefit tremendously from hiring designers to help facilitate better space utilization, communication, etc.

like

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

like

During initial onboarding with the firm, does the first week or so count towards utilization or is there somewhat of a grace period?

like

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 ???

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

like

About to finish my first year. I’m a specialist. Only going to hit 65% of my hours (took a 4 week vacation cause of wedding/hm).

I never say no to work and i have fantastic reviews, and the head of my practice (with whom I work a lot for) has great things to say about me.

I’ve been fully utilized starting ~June, but first few months were slow. Am i fine?!

like

How does it feel to earn less than US Consultants while also struggling for utilization

like

Anyone leave Deloitte for Booz Allen? Thoughts or experiences? Utilization and compliance are absolutely doing my head in.

like

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.

like

Hello, I am looking to make a career change that starts at a minimum 75K salary. The economy is tough right now and I can no longer afford to stay in my current role. I have a bachelors degree in Sociology with experience in managed care, utilization management, & clinical admin.. Does anyone have any suggestions for a possible higher paying career that I would be qualified for based on my background?

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?

like

What were some challenges y’all faced this week?

I’ll start. Trying to get non local resources utilized. National Leadership thinks this is the answer to our problems but local leadership is hesitant.

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.

like

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.

like

I’m an occupational therapist looking to transition out of traditional OT. I would like to get a remote position in Utilization Review or Appeals/Denials. I also recently got a data analytics certificate so would be open to healthcare analytics. Anyone know a resource or looking to hire for these?

like

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...

like

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

like

More Posts

like

Organization's contribution towards well being component ka kitna % claim kar sakte ?

like

Anyone from BCN here?
How is the overall flexibility in the firm? Do they allow wfh etc.

like

Does anyone know comp for an L4 Global Account Rep role (base, equity, bonus). I’m asked to give my expected earnings prior to going into my final round. Any advice would help!

Tips for interview as Senior PM for D365? Also, what sort of Salary range is fair if asked? (Based in Tx) 5yoe, MBA, 6 yrs military.

like

I got an offer from Mcafee. Can anyone advice the overall company stability and culture after it became a private entity from public. Is it the right time to join?

like

Anyone into option selling ?

like

Would a full time copywriter salary be higher for client side vs. agency side? Debating with a couple friends on it. Some say same. Some say lower at each. NYC. I know there are variables but...

like

Where are After-Tax 401(k) and employer contributions tracked by the IRS? It doesn’t look like they’re on W2. I know the employer + employee contributions have a $58,000 max for 2021. If I worked at two companies and had match + Roth + After-Tax exceed 58k, how would Uncle Sam know?

like

Honest answers only: what got you interested in this industry? Do you enjoy your work?

helpful

I think Alexa is my best friend.

like

I have a awesome design for luggage that is designed for people that usually fly first class. It keeps all clothes in travel on straight during any flight and optimizes the use of first class luggage

like

Can folks share their application stats lately? Time period of applying, number of apps -> number of hr screens -> number of first round interviews -> second round interviews -> Superdays -> number of offers ? Thanks all.

like

I’m on a project with the 2 main people I want to use as my references. Should I talk to them? Or find others

like

Case interview prep - what materials you guys study for the Biz Ops type of roles? The classic Case in Point book?

like

Anyone want to run Bain-style cases with me?

like

How much better are the exits ops from MBB vs T2. Don’t think I want to do consulting forever. But close to getting offer to lateral. Do I take it and exit in 1-2 years or just exit from T2? Thanks 🐠

like

McK 🐠 can you work in PEPI practice in any office? Anyone in PEPI in the Midwest offices willing to chat? I’m currently in a T2 firm PE practice.

like

Bain & Company Coming as an AC at Bain & Company with 0 tenure credit, is it possible to be promoted to SAC in 1.5 years if you're a high performer, or is it 2 years minimum?

like

Has any firm done anything in the way of extensive EA training/networking within their NA offices via a program retreat? I'm guessing it's a hard sell, but it seems it would be beneficial. Anyone?

Additional Posts in Consulting

I get nightmares about printing on clients sites.... ::shivers::

like

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

like

When you realize making 6 figures doesn't mean you don't act as an admin assistant

like

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

likefunnyupliftingsmarthelpful

Just finished a hellish end to a hellish week...and now I get to bill my time. Then MAYBE I'll get to have a weekend. 🙂🙃😉

like

What’s it like working at CME Group? Work-life balance, benefits, salary ranges.. I just completed my MBA and accepted a job in industry but am getting bored, so considering a change. Thanks!

like

Salary expectations for Big 4 strong performing Senior 1/2:
1) Exiting Big 4 to bank
2) Switching from Big 4 to Big 4
3) Exiting Big 4 to Strategy House (non-MBB)
4) Exiting Big 4 to MBB

Thoughts?

like

Tax senior wanting to go into consulting at Deloitte. What do I do? Go.

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?

like

First year in consulting, is it worth purchasing a car this early? I’m living at home and about a 45 minute car ride away from my home office. Any suggestions? What have you done?

like

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

like

Deloitte what is a rough idea of salary for “senior consultant, finance and performance” in Canada? 🇨🇦

like

Have any of you been part of any aviation trouble -such as emergency landing, bird hit, engine failure, go-around, hijacking etc? Has it been on a work related flight?

like

That moment when your client delegates a vendor meeting to you, and you find yourself in a room with a competitor trying to win the work you're doing

like

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?

like

I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

like

I hate traveling with a coat

like

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?

like

Best place to buy an iPhone 7 and not pay 1K?

like

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal