I'm a new senior, started last fall. Been on the bench since and been working with a few partners on leads. I guess I did ok so they put holds on my schedule in anticipation for the sell. however, none of them have sold and I'm left with no utilization but my calendar shows booked for engagements to staffing.
I know there were at least 2 sold projects that asked for me and couldnt get me on due to these holds (to staffing I'm booked).
Should I be worried about utilization? Advise on handling?

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These BD/proposals are more work than an engagement at the moment since I'm piling on 2-3 of them at the same time, too afraid to turn them again in case any one sells. I'm working the same hours just with no chargeable code

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In a very similar boat at PwC

Utilization won’t matter as you just started and staffing is largely out of your control.

If you have an offer to join a project and you’re still ghost tagged, have the conversation with staffing, your counselor, and any engagement leads you’re working with. Staffing will try to work with you if you have an actual slot on a sold project.

If the BD/pipeline projects are interesting feel free to hold out and wait.

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