Hate the cohort system and want to leave. No matter how hard I work, I still get the same pay as those with much lower utilization and less client exposure.

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So leave for a better offer? Not being snarky, if you don't like the conditions and can do better, go get it fam

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The bonus is the big difference ...some people rated 1 and 2 got huge bonuses this year

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That's not a result of the cohort system... no consulting firm does a true "eat what you kill". Focus on promotions not cohort bumps, and make sure whatever work you do is what's needed for the promotion (utilization is a checkbox, not a differentiator).

If you think this is a PwC or Cohort issue then you'll be in for a sorry disappointment after you leave

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Bonuses do not compound over time. The cohort model is going to crash and burn in a few years as employees start gaming the timeline of promotions to jump ship.

Big 4 is just a torturous mess. They have too many people to figure out a real meaningful evaluation and promo process.

I think you should focus your efforts on impact -- not just hitting your numbers.

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