My utilization has been shit (~60%). Am I fucked?

I think hospitals would benefit tremendously from hiring designers to help facilitate better space utilization, communication, etc.

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

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

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?

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.

Pre-approved for a home but the rate lock expired and now we have to re apply. My husband lets me know his credit score dropped 111 points because of credit card utilization. Even if we get it below 30% ( which we can) not sure it will quickly reflect. I also added him as an authorized user on a high limit credit card I have. Any other suggestions besides trading him in lbs

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.

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.

I am getting married in Decemeber and am on H1B. I wanted to work from India for a couple if weeks to reach my utilization target since its my promo year. Are we allowed to do that? If yes, what is the process? Otherwise i will have to take pto for a month.

During initial onboarding with the firm, does the first week or so count towards utilization or is there somewhat of a grace period?

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

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

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.

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!

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

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?

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

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

Do Bank of America or frets work from home policy, if no is there any exceptions considered?? Thanks in advance

Do I need to file for H1B amendment (LCA) if I’m on a one month project requiring 4 weeks of Mon-Thur travel?

Anyone else been impacted by the teacher strikes?

Can some one refer me to a position at FIS Global, I have the job ID.

Inebriated thought...What if rhinos are simply unicorns that let themselves go?

Not related to consulting but anyone has experience with ratehub / canwise financial as lender for the house mortgage? They seem to offer better discount on Prime rate compared to the big 5 banks.

an someone please suggest me good keywords that needs to be there in resume for a person like me having 4+yeras of experience in Procure to pay and RTR profile. Plus talking about other factors I have done my full time MBA and looking for job in finance profile.

Also Any reference will be highly appreciated.
YOE-4 yrs

Hi, I’m currently working in Business consulting at EY India. I am keen to practice consulting in the Middle East. Does anyone know which mgmt consulting firms offer visa sponsorships and the best way to reach out to them?
Thanks in advance!

Anyone done a bourbon tour in kentucky? Looking for pointers. Do we make our own itinerary. Is there a package tour or group thing i can join.

What is a reasonable base to expect from a client side tech company. Head of BA role? Currently solo BA but looking to scale the department.

Fish who have been feds,

I have been stuck deciding between two offers (both in IC, but one is more program analysis -similar to consulting work but on the fed side, and actual analysis).

The program analysis offer is at a higher GS level and a more well known agency, but is not what I’m interested in.

Does anyone have any advice on how to make a decision? Go with what I want to do, or go with the more well known agency and higher gs?

Annual review coming up. Looking for suggestions for asks…

8 YOE, Current 125 base, TC ~140.

Median base for my title/geo ~170 (mean ~166, 0.75 ~226).

Certs: CIPM, M365 Security Admin/Architect, AWS SOA, AN, & Security.

Vet, Inactive TS.

Highlights of the year: flew out on 12hr notice to evac E Europe-based employees & families, plugged 3 exposures before they became breaches, built TVM/privacy program from scratch, onboarded new CNAPP.

(-) Still a student (GIB: BA/MS expected ‘24)

Senior Managers/Directors in Entertainment, what is your TC and which company are you at? Curious who in the industry is paying more..

Which holding company gets the best rental car discount? And which rental company?

Broke up with my BF recently. We usually go to see his family over thanksgiving and now I don’t have any plans. Does anyone have any suggestions one somewhere I can travel to by myself over the break? I live in NYC and like outdoor stuff, hiking, biking, skiing etc

Tax people: has there been any updates on the 15k first time homebuyer credit?

For those who have taken the new CPA exams, which one took the least amount of time for you to study? I'm wondering which I should try to take before June 10. Thank you in advance for your responses.

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

sometimes I feel like the reward of being productive is more work lol

All right people. LET'S FILE SOME TAX RETURNS.

Started eating healthy and going to the gym two days ago and already lost 5 lbs. was this the secret to being skinny all along?

Struggling to feel fulfilled in this job. Thinking of making a career move to skilled trades. Torn though since I put so much effort into a master’s degree/CPA exam already. Thoughts?

Anyone else fantasizing of quitting right before busy season?

I’ve been in Risk for a year now and would like to transfers to BAP (business advisory) how would you recommend going about this ? What steps can I take to ensure I get transferred? Cont

Any ACCA students register for an exam using the new website? No combo of dates or locations ever works under 'Add Exam'.

Advice for someone having to audit in an arm sling the next three weeks?

Local Prometric has 3 test slots per day (830 AM, 1 PM, and 5:30 PM). Proctor was telling me that someone come in Wednesday and took three sections consecutively. And I was proud of finishing one...

Is it bad if I already find myself disliking my job 1 month in? Did anyone feel this way at first and then grow to like what they do?

So how late have y’all been working til? 8/9 pm? My team has been doing 11 pm for weeks 💀

EY rejected me and emailed me again after 2 months for a Audit opening. Are they playing with my feelings?

Great learning experience they said, it'll be great they said... 😱

What’s the sense of becoming a partner at a larger firm where you can’t even really make business decisions since there are so many partners higher than you? I’ve wanted start my own business since I was about 5 years old and can’t wrap my head around what the draw to partner is outside of the high pay. Any insight?

Is offer match a good idea?