Is it worth it to be the highest utilized staff and senior? I say no, the raise/bonus difference is not that different

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Not highest. Just be above average in terms of utilization but be more know as the most efficient and technical one. As a manager, my go to staff is the one i believe that can get the work done efficiently (budget) and well (quality). My decision doesn’t factor in if you charged hundreds of hours mor than average previously

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It’s interesting that you say this b/c I’m in the top 1% in utilization for my region (even with basically taking 1 month off) and resented TF out of it pre COVID. Post COVID, now I feel like it’s kind of a protective piece from layoffs.

Kind of sucks b/c this was the time of year I could finally be under utilized (b/c nothing’s urgent) but now I feel the pressure to be at least 100% every week.

To summarize, no need to be the highest but definitely don’t underperform just because. It’s the time to prove that you belong.

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It doesn't help to be the top utilized person, but it helps to be well above your "goal". I've been told by partners to basically try and be 10% over your firm goal, anything higher than that doesn't really factor into your ranking/raise/bonus

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Nope. I’ve been the top utilized in my region before and it got me no where other than burnout.

Now I sit comfortable in my goal range, still performing quality work, and having a balance while still getting the same raises and promotion track. I’ve actually had more opportunity come up with a lower utilization in the form of developing and leading trainings, developing resources, etc. I’m still a valuable part of the team, but I’m viewed as a more well rounded member.

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