It is Wednesday. I hope you're not burned out. This is your midweek burnout alert. Halfway there—what have you done for you? A walk, deep breaths, quick stretch, or some positive self-talk? Even small things count. Protect your peace. I have been jamming out applications all week and studying hard, Burnout can hit in a blink of an Eye. I utilized a time management strategy that is kicking ass and keeping me Alert! Care to share your tips?

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

About to finish my first year. I’m a specialist. Only going to hit 65% of my hours (took a 4 week vacation cause of wedding/hm).

I never say no to work and i have fantastic reviews, and the head of my practice (with whom I work a lot for) has great things to say about me.

I’ve been fully utilized starting ~June, but first few months were slow. Am i fine?!

My utilization is 90% but all of my clients are small jobs. Does that look worse than someone who works on the larger, higher revenue generating jobs with all else equal (utilization/performance)?

Just started at the firm a month and half ago and snapshots are already happening soon. How important are they? I’ve had pretty low utilization, so I’m kinda nervous as an experienced hire

I am currently a care coordinator with one of the big insurance companies. I want off the phone, I have been applying for Rn jobs in utilization but have not gotten the last 5-6-7 I applied for, I lost count… I am thinking more analytics and business side of things now. I finished my MSN LM to maybe stand out from the large amount of applicants they get. BUT I have no experience in analytics.. so I have a chance? How do I get training in tableau, sql, interqual, project management, alteryx..

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.

I pity those who revel in the "accomplishment" of have 100+ YTD utilization. Y'all got suckered by the firm.

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

My utilization went to 50 in IBM, I think I have taken paternal leave since it went down. My manager put my as PIP improvement goal in checkpoint.
Need to know how to bring this up and is that my job is under risk? Band 7b

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.

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

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?

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.

Thoughts on SNAP puts ? I feel like Snapchat is the least utilized social media platform behind IG, tik Tok and Facebook. Yet it’s basically at a 52 week high

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.

Thoughts on leaving PA primarily due to the metrics based culture (utilization, dtc, use of X digital tool, revenue, margin, etc). I find this aspect of PA stressful and exhausting but not sure if this is something you just get used to. Currently a manager and seems like the metrics just change over time / don’t get easier.

Does it always make sense to max out your HSA? I have ~$6k parked there now as a healthy 28 yo with virtually no healthcare utilization

Open ended question: come annual review time, what metrics are you/your team evaluated on?

Am not surprised to see so many positive reviews about this company. I was also a victim to them but am glad I was faster than them I notice there is a catch to thief plan after making me depot almost all I have but am glad reaching Hoskey April a revert expert with his assistance I was able to recover my lost of $13,800 I will not be self centered not to share his contact if you can reach Hoskey mailHos key team@ pro ton .me 

Does anybody have recommendations for cross border moving companies? Looking to move from US to Canada.

Just got fired.. any opportunities out there in North America.

Strategy consultant, manager level ; experience in consumer markets: I heard technology sector is hiring. Open to relocation

It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're super grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

Drop it below! 👇

Colleagues, if any of you are interested in helping severely disabled combat veterans get homes adapted for their disabilities, let me know. My wife recently started working for former NFL linebacker Jared Allen and his foundation. We're trying to figure out how to leverage the power of the big consulting firms to help our brothers and sisters in need.

I need friends 🥺

How do you know if you have outgrown someone? Known my boyfriend for 2 years but have dated seriously only for 6 months. Confused as why i’m feeling this way.

I finally have an extra room to set up a home office. I’m looking at motorized standing desk, but there are so many options out there that it is overwhelming. What’s your recommendation for an L-shaped desk?

Pretty short notice but is anyone able to recommend for Slalom today?

Looking to gauge if my current salary is competitive with the current market. I am a senior associate on the fund accounting team and make about $110k after bonus. Any thoughts?

I noticed that most (>80%) of the recruiter messages i get on linkedin are for other consulting roles. Any tips for getting more outreach for industry positions?

Advanced degree with 3YOE at a LS boutique

Any help / Tip to clear situational based judgmental test

How is hotstar work environment for devops profile?

Offer included temporary housing and moving expense reimbursement…it’s been a month since I began working and 2 months since I started moving but still no reimbursement…should I escalate this? How long is too long?

How do you set boundaries at work?

Anyone tried roasting their own coffee? Curious about if you found it worth it or not, and any tips you might have for someone looking to get started. Thanks!

What's a good site to sell stuff besides eBay? I have a lot of unused stuff (e.g. scarf, body oil, perfume) to sell and I need the extra cash.

Home office preference question. I am getting ready to redo the layout of my home office. One option I'm considering would have my desk facing a wall. I am wondering if anyone with this current setup has any feedback about it. I would face the wall so that I would have a better background for video conferences (am on about half the day) and also my cord situation would be cleaner.

What is the COVID positivity % in your home vs work zipcode (if they are different)?

How long does it take to get verified on this app

The Wayfair human trafficking conspiracy is pretty wild 🤔

How are things in LA right now covid wise?

It’s a bad time to move to a big city (LA, NYC) right? My lease is ending soon and I’d like to move at the end of the lease and not resign in my current location and move to a bigger city. Currently living in a LCoL city where things are not strict at all.

Since moving back in with my parents, I’ve noticed their internet cannot handle three people working from home. Does anyone have experience relying on a mifi full time? I know the biggest downside is the data limit, but would I be able to get a plan that would suffice for my 16 hour-long busy season days? Help me, I’m a newb :)

Any recipe book recommendations for making cocktails?😋

Any opinions on Grant Thorton advisory/consulting?

Deloitte UK - does anyone know the salary band for Manager role in Technology and a Senior Manager in Technology Risk Management? A rough idea please?

Found out that wifey is pregnant for 5 weeks. When is the appropriate time to report it? Does she need yo have a conversation with hr? She works at deloitte.

I’m behind on my IG game & want to catch up. I went to a few events before COVID that I want to share but feel weird posting it now. Do I put throwbackthursday or beforeCOVID hashtags? Something else?

I truly will never get people who turn the AC on full blast but will be fully wrapped up in blankets and complain that they’re cold.

Any (not too corny) anniversary gift suggestions for a man? 5 year anniversary of dating, moving in together finally in a few months... maybe something we can add to each year? Any suggestions?