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!

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

Hi All
Need some suggestion, unable to figure out what to do. I am into infosys it has been 4 months with no work being assigned but i was blocked for a client . Upon asking manager she said she can confirm about work on next year mid of jan. Should i look for opprtunities outside. I have a fear of recession back of my mind.

Please suggest what to do
Exp:4.2

Can someone give me a real answer (more than just "it's KYC stupid") as to why it takes 2-4weeks to open a bank account for an institutional client?

PDM at Deloitte and recently told my current PM that I receive an offer to be on a different project and would like to rolloff my current project. They told me they have to check their WOA before they can confirm my last date. Is this a legit reason or something they made up just so I can’t leave?

⚠️Toxicity Alert ⚠️

My previous manager would track us by hours daily, made a fuss everytime anything stretched and guilt us for that and the unplanned leave too unless it was COVID. Hinted him a lot of time, this is problematic but apparently he considered it "standard practice for agile".

Now 8/10 teammates have switched within < 1 year of project start (6-7 months with him) which tbh had good work in our opinion and even team was fun to work with even though none of us ever met in person.

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

Hi fishes,
I have recently joined in a project as a Oracle JD Edwards finance Functional Consultant.
Is this a good ERP to kickstart your consulting career and whether there are good opportunities for this ERP in the future.

Hi everyone! Local young woman here looking at a position at WellMed, pivoting from a career in tech project management. Is anyone here able to provide a referral or tips on the process? Thanks in advance!

Chances the BA.2 Variant will push back return to office date plans?? Currently set to return to client site for the first time next week.

Hi Fishes.
Hope all is well. This is my first time asking for refferal. Please help.

I have around 6 years and 2 months of total work experience in TCS , I am currently serving notice period and it's now 45 more days to go . My last working day is on 4th August.

I have worked with pharma, FMCG and currently with Manufacturing client as BA, more on supply chain.

I am looking for Business Analyst, Consultant role . Please refer me for all the opening in your organization.

Hello fishes,

I have been working in research and bemchmarking dividion in KGS.
YOE: 2 years
I am currently bored with my current job (not learning anymore) and looking to exit in project/product managent domains.

I am willing to work in startups and fast paced companies...can you all advice?

Hi friends! I’m looking for resources to help me be successful in a “Functional Lead” role.

The role is in FinTech
I’m responsible for strategy, comms and key partnerships for a bank product. It reports through Customer Experience but touches product, Ops. marketing. It’s basically a Project Manager role but more nuanced.

Anyone out there in a role like this? Any books. videos or even best practices to share?

anyone know what the largest client is at FCB? talking to a recruiter but they’re not giving up details yet. thanks!

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

Hello Everyone,
I am a teacher transitioning into tech. I would like to work as a consultant or analyst in program management, customer success, or project management. Can anyone offer a referral? I am open to startup or big tech. I looking to work immediately. Open to any recommendations ❤️

Hi Fishers,

What is the best time of the year to be in the notice period?

I mean what is the time of the year where requirements in most of the companies are at pick?

Like in Dec and March you will see less requirement due to Christmas and financial year ending. Similar what is the best period?

Because in my previous switch, 15 days were wasted due to Christmas and in March lot of requirements went on hold due to financial year ending.

Thanks

Extension of Marriott status!! Rejoice!

Discuss the pros and cons of a partner who boomeranged out to industry and came back vs. a partner who’s a consulting lifer. Who does better in the long run?

Does any of the big4 firm allow working remote from Canada/ overseas? Any policies that restrict that?

Might actually see the largest point drop in history on Monday.

Waddle or Theilen?

Hi Fishes,

I'm looking for an .NetCore with AWS related role in an product company.

Serving Notice period - 28 days more
Location - Bangalore

Please lmk if there is any opportunity for this.

Thanks for the help in advance

Job opening in Publicis Media (Digital Marketing jobs)

PGD team is looking for Associates and Analyst in digital Ad operation roles to service US Market.
Comment below so that i can refer you!

Having trouble selling my (retired) dad's house. It needs a lot of work, but has great character. What if I buy it myself for a low, low price? Then I would be able to get a FHA 203k loan to do the updates. Rent it out or put it back on the market in the spring.

Have you ever been accused of mansplaining? What is it?

Hello, I am in USI GES tax at DUSI. I love my job but not my team and mgmt anymore. I'm a performer and I'm dumped with work of 2 ppl while others are searching for work. I am burned out.

I resigned and accepted a job with EY GDS with a huge pay bump that DUSI can't match but I also gave up my potential promotion for 2023.

I've been feeling bad about putting my papers down and letting go off my promotion but I am really tired. I took up this job as an escape.

Did i do the right thing?

Hi Fishes,

I have YOE : 9 yrs in Dynamics 365 and my current CTC is 28LPA.

I wish to get insight from the community whether the package is good or I lagging behind?

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

Travel this week: CHS -> ATL -> AMS -> GVA -> ZUR -> AMS -> ATL -> CHS

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

So apparently accenture is making people who are on the bench enroll into a mandatory customer service role even if you’re 100% utilized. Friend took 3 weeks of PTO and has been on the bench for a few days and he is being forced. Worst part? It’s Tues-Saturday.

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

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

PwC MC 2014/2015 MBA hires... What was your bonus (pretax)?

Books to learn more about how to drive sales in consulting? Any recommendations?

Staff 1 Rating 3, with an 8% hike. Good/bad ?

Confronted client today about partner forcing us to travel while client site has travel restrictions. As a result is team is remote next week. Counting down days till I get rolled off/fired now lol

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

Has anyone had their expenses rejected? Ever get a nasty note from Controllers on "high expenses" that hit an internal code? Do they ever reject (assume it's already been submitted in DTE)?

Can anyone provide a referral to Accenture?

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?

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

Honest question here-hw do I work better with Indians who come over frm India(on-site) to client?My patience with them is at an all time low since they jst dnt gt the methodology & hate owning anythng

New to consulting. Mgr told me to put together a work plan for a proj. What does she mean? Key activities and timelines or is there more to it? Any recs on how to put together a good work plan deck?

Hello all - Happy Friday! Any resources/books/documents/courses you would recommend to get up to speed really quick on Change management?
I'm planning on doing some weekend reading.
Thank you, much appreciated!

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.