KPMGers.. where do I find my utilization, including adjusted.

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

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.

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?

On the bench for a week or so before start of new project. Do I take PTO or just bill GAA. Any advice on managing utilization?

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?

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

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 ???

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'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?

Hi! I’m doing some research on employee benefits (medical insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) and was hoping to connect with People specialists or HR professionals in the comp & benefits space. I’m trying to better understand any pain points or challenges you might face with utilization/enrollment. Anyone interested in connecting? Thank you!

I’m an occupational therapist looking to transition out of traditional OT. I would like to get a remote position in Utilization Review or Appeals/Denials. I also recently got a data analytics certificate so would be open to healthcare analytics. Anyone know a resource or looking to hire for these?

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

Have any respiratory therapists found jobs OTHER than being a clinical RT? I want to possibly change careers, but I am finding that a lot of jobs (clinical liason, utilization review, etc) want you to have a nursing degree, not a respiratory degree. I feel like as an RT we are limited to jobs.

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.

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...

So apparently accenture is making people who are on the bench enroll into a mandatory customer service role even if you’re 100% utilized. Friend took 3 weeks of PTO and has been on the bench for a few days and he is being forced. Worst part? It’s Tues-Saturday.

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?

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

Good cities/neighborhoods to invest in around Dallas? Looking for a SFH with max price around 300k. (w/ 70k down)

For folks who have applied for AP/EAD, how long did it take for you to receive it?

Can anyone tell me that if i give resignation to a company while I'm in a bench period, do i need to serve the notice period? I just have completed my training and on a bench since one month.

A lot of security pros I meet are not in a good place emotionally because it seems hopeless. However, some are just fine.

What are the coping strategies that work?

I will start - mine is to find the funny in everything from lack of patching to supply chain hacks.

The unending cycle is for real. Reached my LeanFIRE number 2 months ago, yet I don’t feel satisfied. Still reaching for the stars… when will this human desire end?

11/7 Check In 🙌 Happy Monday! What’s everyone up to today?

What is the percentage annual appraisal hike given for CTC of 32 to 35 LPA at TCS? Grade: C3B

Is there any interview after probation period?

Any word on layoffs at JPM?

Do any NYC golfers know if the Chelsea piers range pricing includes balls? I know they have that automatic teeing system so feels like it would have to.

Anyone can guide in options trading?🙂🙂
Lost around 10k😒

Has anyone put work in their book that the client denied? I wrote some pretty great lines for a client and it’s like they hate creativity. I really want to put them in my book, is that a bad idea?

Tips on negotiating a raise! I’m no where near the timeframe for one(only been there just over 90 days), just want to be prepared for when that meeting comes up at the one year mark 😅

Used to have a career with a. Union, this was never a concern till now LOL

Unconfirmed layoffs in PwC SAP? Does anybody know?

The more efficient and faster I work.. the more I get.. and required to help others.. Anyone else experienced this?

Hey all, new hire here! Going to receive a $250 wfh credit; any recs on what I should get to build out my home office?

It takes a special kind of a-hole to put gum on the metal seat belt connector so it doesn’t fit inside the buckle end 😒 #happytravelday 😂

Buying vs. renting a house - How do you decide when is good to buy? By renting I should pay 3-3.5K per months. I am married w/ no kids.

If taking the subway to my home office isn't part of my normal commute, and the client I am on is outside the commute to my home office and requires it, am I entitled to expense my Metro Card?

Considering the FRM certification. Those who’ve taken it, how quant heavy is it? I have a compliance risk background and don’t have a deep math or statistics background. However, I want to expand my skillset. Any thoughts?

Raise your hand if you are violently hungover

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

Accenture folks, seeing lots of news about layoffs at other firms here. Are we in the same situation?

Flight from Chicago to New York returned back half the way due to the weather!!! Usually shit like happens on Thursdays. Mother Nature is angry this year.

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?

So, what happens if you miss your utilization/billable hour target by like 70-150 hours? Tons of "impactful" PRD work

Love the discussions on here especially w the perspective that anonymity gives us the opportunity to voice extreme positions and polarizing disagreements that may not have been said in normal settings

CAIA vs CFA?

How do you get out of consulting? What kind of jobs can you do without starting from the bottom? Trying to figure out my exit...

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

Any suggestions for women's shoes that I can wear for the walk in in winter and not have to change at work?

Has anyone done therapy using Teladoc? Any good?