I got my YE rating this morning - 5. I got a 4 on one of my main engagement reviews and barely hit the target utilization metric of 80%. Bring the salt.

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?

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

How does it feel to earn less than US Consultants while also struggling for 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 ???

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

What were some challenges y’all faced this week?

I’ll start. Trying to get non local resources utilized. National Leadership thinks this is the answer to our problems but local leadership is hesitant.

I am curious how other inclusion teachers are being utilized when the school is doing remote learning. I find that I am sitting in the zoom class and have very little opportunity to contribute. I am having discussions with my teachers on ways that I can better support them and the students when remote.

Got offer from BCG for ECT. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalist track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/ guidance appreciated!
I am not super keen to become a partner (selling) and main reason to join will be working with different clients, smart talented people and a good brand. End goal (at the moment atleast) is to stay for few years and return to the industry. 15 YOE

How do i see my utilization?

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?

Hello, I am looking to make a career change that starts at a minimum 75K salary. The economy is tough right now and I can no longer afford to stay in my current role. I have a bachelors degree in Sociology with experience in managed care, utilization management, & clinical admin.. Does anyone have any suggestions for a possible higher paying career that I would be qualified for based on my background?

Had a fight with my MD or let's say more like argument. After that the next 2 months was endless nitpicking and pulling me for mistakes that aren't really in my control.

Post 3 months, I apply for a transfer. Transfer process delayed for some process reasons
No negatives/issues in my f22 feedback. Utilization above target. Way Above average
Recently fired without reason
Who should I escalate to?

PS: Ignore typos. Written in anger

During initial onboarding with the firm, does the first week or so count towards utilization or is there somewhat of a grace period?

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.

I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

SM asked us to shifted client billing hours to non-chargeable code... Will significantly impact utilization... Sucks

Received offer from BCG for ECT AD role. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalists track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/guidance is appreciated.

Background - I am not super keen to become an equity partner and comfortable to stay on ECT track. Main reason to join will be opportunity to work with different clients, smart talented people and good brand. I may consider going back to industry after 3-5 years in ECT.

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

If you do billable work on a given PTO/vacation day, do you still count that day as vacation? Or do you get that vacation day "back"? Or do you only get the part that you billed "back"? (Or some other option.)

D&G - Nicole Gordon
Flaked on 2 calls she set up, blamed time difference since EST & PST are so hard to distinguish then silence, but weeks later reaches out via LinkedIn about the same opportunity

Hi all, I’ve recently onboarded as an HR recruiter with a small NGO. It has been wonderful so far. I want to make the most of my new role. If you have any suggestions or advise, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Full time Pharmacy Tech in Pittsburgh and I make $16.50/hour in a retail setting. I've been doing it for over 3.5 years. I love my job but I am thinking of finding a new one because my boss had to fight the company to get me to that rate and I don't think they are going to budge much past that. Plus there is no real opportunity for growth.

Full time Pharmacy Liaison currently working for a major hospital system in Florida. Have done billing, retail, supervisor role, and training. Any other opportunities I should pursue? Or is it time to learn a new trade?

Does anyone work or have worked for St Luke’s Hospital either in Des Peres or in Chesterfield Missouri thinking of applying

How are you supposed to get IV compounding experience if the hospital you work at won’t let you train?! I’m so frustrated. I’m certified and have my license to do so.

Starting a Coaching Business Isn't Easy. How would/did you do It Successfully?

What is the average salary of J grade in BNY Mellon

What salary can I expect for PWC Consulting (Advisory) in Dubai? Base + Housing Allowance?

Differences between deals at Alix P, A&M, FTI and smaller shops like Conway, portage point, and Mackinaw?

I already have the SHRM-SCP. . would it be a value add to go for the SPHR as well?

Any one familiar with Ocala FL. Does it flood? Would you send your children to the public schools? Is it a good place to live and raise a family?

which firms are still hiring seniors in the west for accounting advisory type roles?

Been getting some interesting ads in Georgia. Got a letter about how Jon Ossoff is going to destroy Georgia’s economy and attacking him and his character. This was generated by David Perdue.

Ossoffs response? Bring up all the ridiculousness Perdue has done and how he’s left Georgia in a worse position. Didn’t say Ossoffs name once, just said get rid of Perdue.

Republicans go low, democrats play smart.

Can someone help me, a junior ux designer, with some referrals? Possible companies: Samsung, Accenture, American Express, Google? Or any others?
*certification from Grow with Google and portfolio completed

Do systemwide upgrades work on Finnair?
If I have a connection does it take 2 upgrades or just 1?

Thoughts on EW MBA from Booth/Kellogg/Haas. Currently SC at Deloitte and want to transition to tier 1 consulting firms

I’m considering taking an internal consultant role at a large healthcare company. I’m unsure if healthcare is the industry I want to be in. Would I be pigeonholing myself into that industry?

Kicking off a secondment process to the U.K. Anyone here done one of those before? Appreciate any help

Does anyone know where I can go for a short period of time to get a business work setup? Two monitors + keyboard + mouse and good WiFi? I have a timed case study coming up and would ideally go into the office to do it but it is closed and i don’t have a good wfh setup.

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

Any other lady 🐟 s out there who can't handle hormonal birth control?

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?

How is EY’s Healthcare Performance Improvement Practice? Any insights into culture, pipeline, types of projects?

Does McKinsey New Ventures sponsor people for MBAs or not?

What are some of the least value-add tasks in consulting? How can we eliminate these so we can work more manageable, efficient hours?

I am leaning towards declining a role change that comes with a 1-2 level bump for less stress (no daily/weekly firedrills) and not having to work 55+ weeks..known for fixing problem areas...ughh

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

Scotch recommendations? I’ve gotten into Lagavulin but know nothing about scotch and want to see if there’s something similar/better. Nothing crazy expensive

Brooklyn 🐠: Accident in the BQE this morning! Might want to leave a bit earlier or detour via Jackie Robinson

Is genetic testing for diseases covered by most health insurance? Has anyone ever done this, do you recommend it.

What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

Senior in Chicago making $95k. What salary increase can I expect for cost of living if I move to San Francisco?

New to consulting... If your project is likely to get an extended/new contract but you do not want to get extended with the project, do you have a lot of say in pushing back and saying no?