I’m in a staff aug role and it’s coming to an end in a few weeks. Client is very disorganized and running out of budget so all consultants are not being renewed. I have noticed that I am now being...

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Bruh these are the best days you'll ever see... you're billable, getting points, free food, no stress.

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Wrong. These types of days SUCK. They're fun for about 48 hours and then they start eating at your soul as you watch your life wither away in front of you.

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I was in this same position for MONTHS. You're correct in doing all you can with BD work, etc. The only risk here is: if this lasts too long, it can be REALLY hard to break out of the habit of just wasting/killing time. Make sure you're still being 100% productive 9-5 p.m. and then leave, but do NOT let yourself start wasting time on social media, etc. It's hard to then break out of that pattern when you're back on a normal project. Trust me. Things that helped me: installing apps on browsers that prevented procrastination, scheduling as many internal meetings as I could during the day, get up and actually take a physical lunch break.

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Left off meetings and there is no work for me to do on a daily basis. I just go to the client site and sit at my desk all day reading articles. Do I really have to wait this out for another month? What else can I do?

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Why would you roll off early??

You’d lose revenue for your company, lose points for yourself, look like a problem child and be put to work immediately.

Sounds like OP is already doing the right things

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Enjoy it while you can. Do some online shopping, leave early and workout etc

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I think I am going to try working remotely... that way I can have some time at home 🏡

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Have been trying to utilize the time constructively... just feel like I’m wasting away 😔

In the same exact boat! Let me know how you deal

My mental health is really taking a hit, doesn’t feel nice to be ignored all day

... you are temporary work, they’re just preparing for you to not be there. Really, take the well-earned break!

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Use this time to take advantage of any training you desire. I did this on a similar assignment a few years ago and gained several valuable certifications

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