Hello. I am not happy at my consulting firm. Will be benched for about 4 months, no first staffable project/shadowing opportunity done yet. The bench is toying with my mental health. Manager today said I don’t have much positive feedback, even after 40+ bench projects. Looking to switch firms/industries. Looking for entry-level associate/analyst roles in preferably Greater Chicago. Roles can range from Finance/Banking to Startups to Healthcare. I just want to be in a new gig by Jan 2023. Help me

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Stick it through. I am an AC at Slalom too. Was staffed immediately and started grinding on a project. If I had time off on the bench, I would:

- pick an area I want to provide value in, and get a cert (I am working on Azure AZ900 rn while staffed)...shit maybe even do two at the same time if your that free

- coffee chats - two a day easily. Positive reputation and being well networked will get you on a project

- become an SME in something for your market - be the point of contact of knowledge for an area, even if it's small

- enjoy down time: cook, eat well, exercise, get in phenomenal shape


Chances are, another job will not be the solution. Leaving this opportunity will leave a bad taste in your mouth of what could have been...your being paid great money with a lot of flexibility right now. Take advantage and good luck my friend :)

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Adding onto this - Slalom is known for no layoffs during the pandemic and jumping to a new company in this market may be difficult and even if it’s doable, you may run into similar concerns with few project opportunities.

Benching for a few months for new hires is quite normal. It’s better than working 80 hours a week but getting paid the same…Enjoy the free time while you have, go pick a hobby, learn something new. You will regret a lot once you get on a project as you realize you cannot buy back your time.

Are there just no projects available? The bench work may seem dull but it’s a great time to chill a bit going into the holiday months. You get paid the same even if you were on a project.

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