Hey I am a first year associate that started Jan and I have no work during busy season. They told me they overstaffed and now my utilization is really low. I am worried I might get fired over this.

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They usually don’t fire first year staff. If everybody has low utilization, you will be fine. Try to get work even from other groups. Tell you schedule manager to get work for you.

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Agreed with EY1^ legit get up and walk around, notebook in hand, and ask anyone (obviously especially management) what you can help with. Most of the times people don’t have much to delegate, but it’ll speak volumes to your work ethic

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I actually survived through no work at all for about 4-5 months. Haha. Study your cpa exam or do self training. When you are bored, walk around to network with ppl. And offer help to anybody stuck with lots of work.

As someone who was in that exact position last year for that exact reason, don’t worry about it. You won’t get fired and eventually you’ll get picked up on a job.

Dont watch movies, stream tv, or play minesweeper all day and you’ll be fine.

There are always seniors who would love to push Work down. Ask around. They might take your time.

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Need advice,

I recently got laid off by PS and my notice period just got over,

I have offers from:

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