Great to see so many people expecting their utilization rates to go up - what do you think? What are you all doing to get staffed?

EY and Guidehouse federal fish, how does using PTO factor into your utilization score? Does it count against you like at Deloitte or do those hours get removed from the denominator before calculation?

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

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

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

When a consolidated unitary group acquires a TX Corp, does TX follow Sec. 382 and Sec. 383 and apply a limitation on the utilization of the acquired entity's TX R&D credits following the acquisition?

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 ???

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.

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!

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.

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.

M/23/Cleveland OH/50k with about 3 years of experience. Reaching a critical point of utilization (I'm at about 140 billable hours a month) and considering asking for a raise. What should I aim for?

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

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?

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

Wooohoo just landed a data project! Woohoo data! Data runs the world! Hello super high utilization! Hello cushy bonus! 🙌🏽

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???

Bain fish, does anyone know how utilization in North America is trending for this year?

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

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

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?

Is here anyone from GE client project at Citiustech?
Which client laptop do they provide?

Manager said overtime was mandatory for COVID and I'd lose my job if I didn't do it. Was this a universal policy or should I look for a new job?

Any recommendations for Sleep trackers? Looking at Oura Ring, Fitbit, etc. I care more about sleep features than daily activity.

I have a valid coe and visa of Japan how to search jobs in Japan from India

Ted Baker Suits (endurance) vs Suit Supply?

For sap consultant is it possible to directly apply for deloitte UK?
Currently working in deloitte usi.

Can anyone guide me how to look for such opportunities?

Thinking about jumping in with Berkeley's flex option for the evening / weekend MBA.

Thoughts?

Moved here recently. Any recommended bicycle shops ?

Do you work at a company that is hiring in NYC? Please let us know and share details of positions!

Any BCG Gamma fish? Can you please share what kind of analytics projects do you guys do?

Hello Fishes, Wanted to understand how is Axis bank job roles on analytics space or in general on tech side, work exposure, growth, financials and specific reviews. Please share.

1st year manager salaries? What can I expect? Name your location too.

I’ve been a nursing assistant for 35 yrs I just got a new job as a Lead care manager working from home but this job is not what I expected I want to find a new job working in a hospital or doctors office as a receptionist or administrative assistant or something but I have little experience does anyone have any ideas they can help me with please thank you

How much CTC to expect for Team Lead and Solution Architect position in @EPAM (YOE: 12+, Skills: .NET)?

Hi all,
What is the Pay band for Senior within the KGS FRM team?
YoE - 3.5years
Background- MBA

Recently divorced after 10+ yrs (40M, Denver)... Starting to figure out dating again. What age difference is it too cringe to try to date?... 10 yrs younger ok? If you're low 30'sF us a 40M in play?

I work in quant and rely on our company’s database for everydays task, but couldn’t get any support from the company’s tech/data team. It’s been such a struggle. Everyday im fighting with red tapes and firewalls. :(

Do you mention offers/where you are in the interview process with other companies when talking to an HR recruiter?

Book recommendations for a vacation?

EY and Guidehouse federal fish, how does using PTO factor into your utilization score? Does it count against you like at Deloitte or do those hours get removed from the denominator before calculation?

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

Anyone feel general anxiety that you won’t be successful? Seems like most people climb the ladder or reach career success in some way or another but it’s pretty intimidating just starting out

Been in consulting, three years post MBA. At a point where I honestly feel like what we do doesn't matter. We don't actually make anything and reuse solutions. Anyone have similar thoughts? (Cont.)

Looks like I'll be stranded in Boston due to the crummy weather. Any thoughts on what to do while I'm here??

Is a $550k home affordable for $205k household base income with 10% down payment? Don’t want to be house broke.

A mathematician starts with a problem and creates a solution. A consultant starts by offering a 'solution' and creates a problem. Yay or nay?

New consulting buzzword - stractical! A combination of strategic and tactical. Go dazzle your clients with your buzzword brilliance now.

Anyone heard of consulting firm Thought logic in Atlanta and Richmond? Are they any good?

Question for those who have been in consulting longer than I am. I joined AP last year and love everything about the firm. WMP reached out to me earlier this year about their opening and I wondered if I should go ahead with the call. As you work and get more experienced, how did you handle these type of reach out all the time? Did you proceed with application/interview/introduction call? Did you say I’m happy where I am? Like I want to keep my option opened and getting paid what I’m worth...

MBB folks: out of the big4, is there anyone in particular you have historically hired more from compared to the remaining 3?

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

Ekaterina is back 😍😏💅🏻

1.8 YOE at Deloitte currently making 75k. I’ve been interested in Accenture, curious to know what I could expect and what role is equivalent there? Looking into GPS Analytics space.

AA same day change question: I am Exec Plat and need to move my Monday flight from 5 to 8pm. When can i call for free SDC? Sunday 8pm (24hrs before flight) or Sunday at midnight?