Has anyone utilized The Kelley Group for coaching? If so, how was your experience and what were your results?
Also, do you have a recommendation for a coaching program that has helped your business?

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!

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?

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.

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?

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

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides 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 ???

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

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.

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

My RL didn’t have a formal mid year pre CRT review with me. He just pinged me and said: I’ll represent you. Utilization = 75% and average snapshots. Am I at risk?

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.

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?

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!

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?

A colleague mentioned to me that they bill self study instead of pto. If I’m utilized at 100%+ and staffed on a client and take 3 days off wed-Sunday, they say bill self study and save pto. Advice?

This just in: Uncle Ernie telling us how shitty of a year we had and that they're stripping our firm-wide holidays so that we can be utilized more and reach our vision 2020 goals!

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

Wondering if anyone can share the approximate timeline after applying to Target Corp. to hearing something from them. Applied 9/1 and on the applicant portal the status still says “in progress.” I got a great internal referral, but I’ve not reached out to the hiring manager. 😬 I know there were a few hundred applicants — what’s a realistic timeline and what could I say to the hiring manager if I reach out to them. Many thanks.

It's been a busy couple of weeks at my workplace. Have you all been keeping your heads above water?

Imagine being the first agency to unionize. Imagine the press. For an industry that is so fueled by media attention, it would be a company's dream... wouldn't it?

The first things you need to organize your workplace are a full staff list and an org chart (title hierarchy). If those don't already exist, you can make them.

Work on yours this week!

Would you rather have 5x amex MR points or 3x chase UR points for each dollar spent on flights? Why? Company let's me book flights on personal cards and trying to decide which to choose.

Hi All,

I am currently working on Mulesoft in TCS, received an offer from conneqtcorp (conneqt digital) as a sr digital engineer with ctc 22lpa including 2.2 lpa as variable, I didn't find any review about this company. Please share your review if you know about this company. Also let me know if any open position for mulesoft with your organization

Total exp : 11
Mulesoft exp : 4

Looking for a job in insurance sector. I have 1 year experience also.
Giving interviews almost every week but the interview is so tough man.
I am a dentist and they expect me to have a knowledge of an MS.
Setting the bar of such great knowledge for INSURANCE!!? Like seriously.

I may need a freelance senior (ish) AD to partner with for the month of January, in house at a start up. Post your books!

Thoughts on the S5 sport back? Better alternatives? Reviews? Hate it? Love it?

If you don’t get promoted to senior how hard will it be to jump ship to a competitor firm with a senior title?

How long it take from senior2 to Asst. Manager?
Joined in May this year as S2.

What do you think about switching tech stacks vs becoming an expert in one stack? I am a backend Java engineer, and have solely used Java since I've started my software engineering career about 2 years ago. I don't know whether I should explore other tech stacks while I'm young, or instead focus on becoming a Java expert, given that I enjoy working in Java.

Is this the bowl the dump everyone in that doesn’t work for Big4 or mbb?

Whats the current processing time for H1B renewal. Is premium processing enabled ?

anyone up for chat?

Have been struggling to context switch between different projects that I am working on simultaneously. Any tips? Thanks in advance :)

CFP thinking of taking a few month career break to search for a new position. Need a recharge and to reevaluate, not to mention time to search. Would this be a mistake? Thanks

What are some good marketing seminar techniques to use? What are good things to add in a marketing campaign to get new clients to attend?

I would appreciate some info on custodians for an RIA platform. Who are people using and why? Thanks!

Best platform/integration from an independent perspective?

I just finished the book I was reading. What should I read next?

Anyone here currently at EdwardJones but previously with Prudential? Are you happy with the move?

I like my clients more than my team/leadership

When emailing someone for an interview for the first time do you address them by Mr/Mrs last name or by their first name?

What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? How much did it cost you?

Doing a Q&A session presentation with a Pimco wholesaler for clients. Having it at a local brewery and calling it Brews and Bonds. Any ideas for questions and talking points?

And another one bites the dust

At what point did you realize that you no longer had to fight to make it? Certain number of clients? Certain number of AUM? Maybe never?

Have an interview coming up. Am nevous about bombing. What usually trips you up and what should I look out for?

My firstborn is due in just over a month! Was wondering if anyone can provide any tips or insight for a first time parent!

Can someone give more information on JPM Private Banker Role Associate Level. I am being offered a 150k base. What is the catch in this role? Can someone give any insights ?

What software does your firm use and how do you like it? CRM, scheduling, virtual Meetings, Client Portal, consolidated statements, etc.

Best books you read this year that aren’t about sales, marketing or prospecting?

What's a good way for clients to bring referrals to events and seminars?

Should people be fired for lack of people skills?

whose voting for Elizabeth Warren next election?