Do you report hours as full time when traveling for work? It doesn’t make sense that my utilization has to take a hit and I don’t want to burn myself out trying to hit the 40…. or don’t know what I would do to hit the 40 on less busy seasons or projects.

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

Received offer from BCG for ECT AD role. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalists track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/guidance is appreciated.

Background - I am not super keen to become an equity partner and comfortable to stay on ECT track. Main reason to join will be opportunity to work with different clients, smart talented people and good brand. I may consider going back to industry after 3-5 years in ECT.

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

I was curious what other firms have set as their utilization goals for their different positions?

Currently, everyone from staff to senior manager has a set goal of 90%.

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.

Ever since Risk Assurance busy season ended, I feel like I’ve been kind of coasting. I’m still getting all my work done but my utilization is slipping. With CRTs coming up, how worried should I be?

I don’t understand how people keep posting about the bench and being unassigned. I’m in advisory(not audit) and my entire LoS is trending 90%+ utilization

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

In the last PDM town hall, they said they were going to lower utilization targets for those that work on projects with capped hours. For those people, have you seen your utilization target lowered? I haven’t seen shit change for me.

What is the target utilization for a Senior 2? Or number of chargeable hours goal? Is this ever hard to meet?

Has anyone gone from Utilization Review to being an RN Coder? Are there any advantages to changing? Salary comparison?

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

I have a Deloitte PDM offer. I’ve read about the positives/negatives and I’m so torn. When my recruiter says I’ll have “144 hours” of PTO (18 days), will I definitely still run into the utilization trap of not being able to take it? Are all projects 40-42 hr weekly caps? Third question: I’m new in the DC area, are PDMs invited to firm socials? Trying to make friends! Thanks in advance

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

I’m quitting my job tomorrow morning. I don’t have a new job lined up. I’m scared, but also excited? I’ve felt under utilized for months, and haven’t had a promotion after two years. I never take risks like this, but life is too short. Is this a bad choice?

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!

SM asked us to shifted client billing hours to non-chargeable code... Will significantly impact utilization... Sucks

How do i see my utilization?

Hi fishes. I am having 4 years of experience in Rpa UiPath. Coforge is paying me 21 lpa and 1.05 lpa variable and Ey GDS is paying 17 lpa fixed. Which one is better?

Can anyone refer me for open ensemble health jobs?

I'm currently in a process for senior associate at a Big4. The process began on July, yet between the first and second interview it took like 3-4 weeks. And between the 2nd and 3rd like 7 weeks. I sent an email to HR during those weeks asking for an update and didn't have an answer. Then it a 3rd one was scheduled three times (the manager didn't connect to the first 2) and next week I have the last interview with 1 partner. Is the timing normal? Or were they looking for other candidates or what?

What are your top 5 news sources? Do you try to read/listen to outlets on both sides of the aisle?

Hi people. Can anyone from ac Kolkata let me know when is the announcement of appraisal and promotions?

Anyone working for AstraZeneca or Pfizer within oncology?

Top “lifestyle” litigation firms - what are they and what are the best ones in the nyc market?

What groups are best at tax valuations (e.g. IP and other asset valuations)?

Is it usually done by tax service lines or advisory service lines?

Vice Presidents and up: Is it easy to predict which analysts just won't last the long haul?

Wondering if I should look into anxiety meds (or if I’m just a baby and need to get used to this life).

Have you tried any? Did it help? Affect your productivity? Which ones? tya!

Just went through a horrible week with an average 4-5 hours of sleep and now botched my dream exit interview. Life is tough🐟fam.

Received offer from BCG for ECT AD role. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalists track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/guidance is appreciated.

Background - I am not super keen to become an equity partner and comfortable to stay on ECT track. Main reason to join will be opportunity to work with different clients, smart talented people and good brand. I may consider going back to industry after 3-5 years in ECT.

How often do people actually go into the office? I’m about to get an offer as a CE and I live about 90 minutes from the office. Google will give me relocation but if I just need to go in 1-2 a week, I’d be open to stomaching the commute. Any info would be helpful!

Considering pivoting into a local MM IB. As my title suggests, my technical skills aren’t as honed as one who has focused on the analysis route. How much of being an Analyst at a smaller IB is technical skill heavy coming into the role? I hold my 7, 66, 24, and am not worried about getting the 79. Any input for how realistic this is? When looking at one particular firm’s career page it doesn’t mention technical skills or modeling once, which led me to believe it may be less important than soft.

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

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

Which of these roles best prepares one to run an e-commerce brand? Product manager, brand manager, product marketing manager, growth marketing

How do I begin investing? Graduated in June 2018 and started my job in August 2018.

Best ergonomic chairs for neck and back pain that aren't $1000+?

What kind of work does West Monroe M&A do? I’m interested in learning more about the role

Can anyone suggest of any ERP Consulting related job post?

How many years do you allow yourself to get passed up for promotion?

Slalom-ers, any of you that came from big 4 or elsewhere, have you enjoyed your experience or would you suggest something more boutique to someone who is tired of travel and infuriated by scatterplots

Any Accenturites gone through internal careers marketplace and landed a position in totally different area than where they started from? Does the process entail numerous interviews like a new hire?

Is there anyone here that works for the same company as their SO? We do and both love where we work but during times like these almost feels more intense with the uncertainty.

Bcg 🐠: are you required to “resubmit” your application after someone refers you?

Automatic red flag to have an engagement kickoff just before the holidays, receive emails at all hours of the day (to include weekends/holidays), be told there’s a lot to do but “it’ll be a great opportunity”, and then be told leadership wants people to prioritize work life balance? Figured I’d be looking for an exit soon, but this just pushed it up.

Deloitte folks - what's with the new structure? Is the monitor team pulling folks from S&O for staffing?

Big4 Analyst Salaries in Canada - Go, let’s compare

Series C start up offer and they gave me two salary choices:

- 90k with 10,000 stock options
- 99k with 5,000 stock options

What do y’all think?

Are the rumors about Deloitte acquiring BCG true???

Should employees be required to proclaim their pronouns in their email signature?

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

Someone reached out to me on LinkedIn about becoming an author on the side. Has anyone heard about such a thing?!? The person said she’s worked with 800 consultants writing their books and marketing it for them.