Is having a high utilization as a manager/senior manager looked at as a negative for KPIs? New SM here and my projected utilization for the year is about 15% higher than the minimum requirement for my level

Random partner asked a litigation-related question to a partner I frequently work with (i’m a transactional associate). My partner cc’d me and said for me to briefly look. Asked the library. They got me a great case. Sent it back. Now the random partner is asking for more cases in another circuit.

I haven’t done caselaw research since 1L and this isn’t even my practice… wtf do I do (I am fully utilized in my normal work and have a few deals closing soon…)

Any utilization review nurses working at an insurance company able to share if your company requires work on weekend/holidays? If so, what work do you do on weekend/holidays snd do you work s full day on those days?

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

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.

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.

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

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.

hey, I joined Deloitte in June 2020 as an GPS SA analyst, I just staffed on internal project only providing me adjusted utilization. Now my standard util is 40 and my adjusted is 105... and this project last in another month... by then my standard util might be 20.. will my promotion be affected by this? My target promotion year on TOD is 2022. My manager said we might sell to client and extend this project in September but nothing guaranteed.

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

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 does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Our firm told everyone no bonuses this year due to the pandemic. However, people like myself with high utilization received a “bonus” in terms of a gift card. My director notified me of this, but the other day my boss was mentioning how no bonuses this year really sucks. I was told by the director to not mention it to anyone but I figured if anyone knew I got one it’d be my boss. I feel super uncomfortable now because do I essentially lie to my boss because I’m not supposed to talk about it.

EY and Guidehouse federal fish, how does using PTO factor into your utilization score? Does it count against you like at Deloitte or do those hours get removed from the denominator before calculation?

What % utilisation is considered good?
I know it depends on firm to firm, but in general?
Also, is it wise to put in CV or say in interviews about your utilization if its good?

Lowkey confused, I joined the firm in July and both my standard & adjusted utilization are at 50%. Is this good?

Consulting firms, how does your company use utilization as a performance metric? And what are your targets (e.g, Junior practitioners vs senior)

Anyone else want to see the Zoom servers utilization superimposed on top of the COVID infection rate? Assuming they are eerily similar.

Bain fish, does anyone know how utilization in North America is trending for this year?

Can someone refer me in your organization for Wintel domain role.

Experience- 3.3 years
Serving notice period

Hi everyone, new here :D I am looking for a referral for healthcare/pharma/LS consulting in the UK. I can send you my CV via DM. Thank you

Hi! I can provide global referrals for Accenture and Accenture Federal Services. If you’re interested then please DM me. I will need a job requisition ID and resume. I can also refer you if you’ve already recently applied to a role.

Hello everyone, I am CA looking to start a fresh innings in Management Consulting role at a Business Consulting Firm as a fresher. Can you please suggest me some good books to read on management consulting to begin with? It will be of great help

Gosh I am so nervous about Sterling background check - had a couple of unpaid informal internships in college years ago, only email offer and correspondence and reference do not respond (all left).

Will I get the yearly bonus if i join in october ?

Aside from MBB, which firm pays their employees the best?

Looking to get a referral for MBB, can any fishies help?

Anyone here who has qualified Wings 1- milestone 1? Is it worth the effort?

Appeared for a core track. The content and examination are time consuming!!! and requires lots of effort, where we need to study after work hrs/ weekends, if u are in a busy project!
Anyone here / ur colleagues who got any revision in compensation after qualifying the same?

Today Pfizer announced that trials show that their vaccine is 100% effective for teens ages 12-15. Do you think most of our students will get it for next year?

Did anyone else make the move from Vancouver? What do you think?

Hi everyone! I hope you are all safe and well. I am reaching out here as I am getting desperate and feel defeated . Our company had lay offs due to internal restructuring and I was part of it . I have over 13 years of sales experience ranging from B2B to B2C and I am located in Toronto, Canada. My experience ranges from India, USA and Canada. I am looking for an Account Executive or a Customer Success role. Thank you for all your help in advance.
#sales #customersuccess #lookingforwork

Best way to get a consulting job in the U.S?

Does anyone have any advice on how to shift from a specialist (paid advertising) to a more strategic (in digital marketing) role? I've been job searching for a couple of weeks and would love to be considered for roles outside paid advertising but it seems to be extra challenging this time of the year.

Very 1st interview with PwC M&A, transaction services tomorrow - any tips!?🙏🙏

How’s the product mgmt practice group within @PWC? Interested to know interview stages .

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

Question - my 18month clock stops Oct end. I have one exam left. If I test this month end for my last exam, but the results come in Nov (and hopefully I pass) will that still expire the credit for my first exam? Or I should be good?

What is fastest way to improve both structured communication and thinking? Any helpful books or drills?
It’s the one consistent feedback I get while casing , “to be more structured” I’m there for math ability , business logic , creativity.

Can I apply for client’s posting position while I ‘m a loan staff? I will be doing the same thing as what I’m doing now!

What is this "Tax Tech" I keep hearing about?

What does “he/she is not partner material” mean? What is partner material?

Does anyone know why managers call themselves “Executives”? In my mind, I only consider Senior Managers and up an Executive. Just curious if anyone else thinks it’s a little bit of a stretch.

Guys I'm confused, do we have an IRA account with PwC or is it just 401K?

Top worst audit industries?

So I’m an idiot auditor. I am about to promote to senior -I’ve gotten 3s on every review. I have an opportunity to move from audit to deal advisory within B4. Am I equipped to handle the new role??

HAPPY 4/18 FELLOW TAX FOLKS! hope you're all enjoying some PTO 🎉 congrats on surviving busy season 2017, pt. 1!

Putting on some weigh this busy season. I’ve been keeping up my workout schedule. Who knew hours were so high in calories?

Is a CISM or CISSP in higher demand? What’s the better cert?

Have people been getting bonuses or mid year raises now? Saw something on a Deloitte bowl I thought.

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I can never ever seem to stop thinking about work and have given myself too many anxiety attacks just thinking about everything coming up for busy season already. Any advice for how to manage?

Anyone ever made the jump to FDD from another LOS at a Big 4 as a manager, or do they typically only look for senior level and below if you don't start out in FDD?

I am about to start full-time in January with a b4 as a campus hire. I have been working my ass off to pass my CPA exams before starting and I take the last section of the exam in a few weeks.

How do you recalculate NAV if ownership percentage times the capital balance per the audited financial statement is leading to a variance

When you're pretty sure it would be easier to survive Game of Thrones as a main character for 6 seasons than to rewrite the 40 page walkthrough correctly. 🙄🙄💀💀

I always feel like I’m one mistake away from getting fired 😵

What are everyone’s 5 year goals?