is 90% utilization YTD decent around this time for audit? Kinda worried about not hitting 100% utilization as recession is looming

Would switching from S& to LEK boost, hurt, or not change exit ops to PE/ PE ops/Corp dev & strat roles? Also looking at benefits of not having independence and utilization requirements. Thanks!

Working with no budgets in any team. Partners indirectly encourage you to eat up hours. End of year it’ll hit my util even tho im 150% utilized. Getting sick of this nonsense.

Anyone else here have terrible utilization because their deals die and a code never opens? /can’t find another code to book hours? I’m sitting on over 200 billable hours at this point

I have a Deloitte PDM offer. I’ve read about the positives/negatives and I’m so torn. When my recruiter says I’ll have “144 hours” of PTO (18 days), will I definitely still run into the utilization trap of not being able to take it? Are all projects 40-42 hr weekly caps? Third question: I’m new in the DC area, are PDMs invited to firm socials? Trying to make friends! Thanks in advance

How do i see my utilization?

Just checking YTD peer utilization rate and it's less than 50%. Deal market is really slowing down..

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?

I was curious what other firms have set as their utilization goals for their different positions?

Currently, everyone from staff to senior manager has a set goal of 90%.

I’m struggling. I left an agency I liked last year due to growth limitations and since then I’ve worked at 2 different agencies and can’t seem to find my footing. The first one seemed like a good fit at first but then it turned out to not be the best place for me so I left. At my current agency I feel super undervalued. I’m always raising my hand and offering to help where I can and no matter what I do, I don’t feel utilized or valued or part of the team.It’s really taken a toll on my confidence

We stay until 8 or 9 everyday and then at the end of every week my manager tells me to book only 40 hours. It sucks ass and now I have to explain to my counselor why my utilization is so pedestrian...

What is the target utilization for a Senior 2? Or number of chargeable hours goal? Is this ever hard to meet?

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

Has anyone gone from Utilization Review to being an RN Coder? Are there any advantages to changing? Salary comparison?

Controversial question - what are some roles/functions to avoid at Google for ex-management consultants, in terms of potential under-utilization of skills and limited career progression? Common exit opps tend to be in StratOps, PMM, PgM/Solutions Consultant, roles in Sales; would anyone not recommend any of these roles?

Anyone leave Deloitte for Booz Allen? Thoughts or experiences? Utilization and compliance are absolutely doing my head in.

In the last PDM town hall, they said they were going to lower utilization targets for those that work on projects with capped hours. For those people, have you seen your utilization target lowered? I haven’t seen shit change for me.

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?

I wish admin utilized Tier 1 supports with teachers. Smiles, appreciations and acknowledging ones efforts would do a great deal to boost morale and climate. I just don’t understand what that is so hard to do.

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

Anyone in Toronto looking for a CD? I need to make a change. Agency or in-house (if the in-house is cool.)

My team is looking for a junior web analyst. Ping me if you're interested or know someone who might be!

any single asian men in here interested to drink

29M Bi Korean. Anyone want to grab coffee/dinner? Open to anyone around my age!

When does HCL pay annual bonus? Which month?

Currently exiting after one year post-MBA. Any tips for someone with 5 YOE who wants to use the consulting experience to advance as far as possible? Target is tech, either big or startup.

Anyone joining Bosch Coimbatore on October 3?

Can anyone recommend good/great scientific papers on climate science, climate change and Energy Transition?

Help!! I am on the job hunt and it’s been more challenging then I anticipated. Are there too many people applying not enough jobs? Any tips ? Insights appreciated

I cleared my technical round, after that they gave me an assignment, which I also completed.
Now they send me an invite for product manager round. What will be the questions asked in this round?
Stack - Software Test Engineer (Automation and Manual)
Exp: 3.8 Years
This one for startup.

When does cognizant roll out offer letters after submitting cdf1 form? Is Diwali delaying the roll out of the offer letter? I submitted cdf1 on 21st October.

Can please anyone help to start doing investments into stocks? What iOS software do you use for monitoring and investing? What helpful websites can you recommend for diving into the investment world?

GME and AMC are not doing well today 😂

I don't have car experience but I'm going to buy my first car (used 2018). I don't have a mechanic to help test the car. Is it safe enough if I buy from a dealer with points inspection + low milage (< 30k km)+ clean carfax + contactless delivery? I have funds available to pay in full.

Next year, my wife and I will make $219,500 between us. If we contribute $15,500 to a traditional IRA, will that bring our MAGI down and make us eligible to contribute to a ROTH IRA as a married couple?

Let's brainstorm! How can we turn the school's canned food drive into PBL?

We stay until 8 or 9 everyday and then at the end of every week my manager tells me to book only 40 hours. It sucks ass and now I have to explain to my counselor why my utilization is so pedestrian...

Anyone do tax accounting at BDO? How is it?

I have one more thing that has to go out tonight and Outlook won't connect. Computer may be meeting my gun tonight

I left PA earlier this year for a manager level financial reporting role. It was a lateral move but would’ve been up for senior manager promo in July had I stayed in PA. I was approached with another opportunity as Sr Manager Financial Reporting at a public company for $150k and 20% bonus with a clear path to director in time. 8 YOE and live in FL. I’m trying to get an idea if this is in line with market. TIA!

What’s up dogs. I’ve been thinking about the future a lot and want to be maybe some sort of Econ prof / high school teacher after all of this. Anyone teach part time or know someone who left public to teach?

Are private companies easier to work at than public companies in accounting? We have such an accelerated close deadline at the publicly traded company I’m at now, I really hate the inflexible tight deadlines and analysis seems to drag on forever after that. We also close AP/AR very early in the month yet that doesn’t stop payments/receipts from happening so we’re constantly adjusting our accruals until the end of month. Do private companies start their close after the month actually ends?

Best advice for someone looking to get out of tax? Would prefer a role that deals with financial/strategic analysis and financial modeling in order to assist in making strategic business decisions

Are therapists typically blunt? I just started seeing one and she made me feel uncomfortable. I wasn’t expecting her to be harsh and negative in her assessment of me.

Has anyone ever used a home equity loan to pay off debt (at a lower interest rate)? Smart or bad idea?

common staff one mistakes?

What do managers and above think about seniors with expensive shoes and handbags? Thinking of investing in a very nice everyday bag.

What % of your gross income do you all put into savings?? I have my 401k at 6% (or whatever the min to match is) and then immediate put about 20% straight to savings. Young, but worried for future!

Highest number of billable hours you have seen in a year?

Anyone have any good book recommendations around building passive income sources/building wealth?

Constantly bugging partner to sign off my CPA experience... what's the point of incentivizing the license to get promoted if I have to keep nagging you to sign off

Do you think it is quite possible to get fired by asking too many questions as an experienced senior 1? If so, i might get fired after this busy season.

Good bar spots around 345 park (KPMG) lol

How do you know when you did a hard days work instead of thinking you did but you were actually lazy?

Anyone know of any short online ethics courses I can take for credits in Illinois?