Never been on the bench. Always been 90+% utilization rate. Can I just be on the bench so I can study for CPA 🤣😭

day one on new project tomorrow after 2.5 months on the bench. i should be more nervous....

Anyone knows if epam systems will deduct salary from ppl on bench

Hello Fishes ,

I have joined recently to cognizant ( Lateral Hiring ) . They put me in bench after 2 weeks from the current project .

Kindly guide me what i should do now to get a new project ? Is there any poral in 1C where i can find out opportunities as per my skillset ?

I am scared little bit with the thought that bench employees may be ask to leave after 1 month.

Yoe - 5.9 years
skill - incident management , ITSM , ITIL , ServiceNow

Current designation - Sr. Associate-Projects

How do I communicate I want to roll off a project without burning bridges?
I’m learning tremendously, but this isn’t the area I want to continue growth in. I’m starting to feel like they’re grooming me to be a SME in something I don’t enjoy. Even if I can get over doing the work, I don’t like the culture at this account. They’re treating me like a workhorse. Me light at the end of the tunnel these last few months were I have an end date. I found out this morning I’m being extended. Continued...

How is everyone staying motivated at work while going through fertility treatments? On days when I have appts or get my period, all I want to do is google and read forums about it. My utilization is tanking (not because I’m blowing off work, but because I need to find and take on new work) but can’t get the energy to). I’ve told my manager about what I’m going through and she is supportive, but feeling guilty when I hear about how busy everyone around me is and I just can’t find the motivation.

Confused by "utilization". I've seen 100+%? Is it your charge hrs over goal hrs? It is based on 40 hr week or charge hrs over your total? Ex: I worked 58 charge, 6 GAA, =64 total. What is utilization?

Is there a way to check utilization for yourself? If yes, then where?

Random question and hoping consulting moms can help me out - Why do Partners still have Utilization targets?? McK/BCG Partner fish, do you have Util targets?

PwC H1b extension folks. How long are you getting? A full three years? Mine is coming up and friends from other firms tell me they are only approving till length of project. I am currently on bench b

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.

How is the practice’s utilization below plan? Is it just so in realistic?

Its been more than 3 months and I am still on bench. What to do now?

@eygds ..hello everyone.. please help me understand the full utilization and effective utilization. Mine is 79 and 71% respectively... just wanted to understand what is the difference between two and which is has more weightage

What is the average bench period at Nagarro?

How charging time under APA (Approved absence) affects your utilization?

Hi vet friends. Any recommendation on a good lender for VA Loan IRRRL in south florida? Trying to refi and skip all the research 😅. Thanks!

Given all of the shenanigans that happened in the last few days on large stock exchanges, is anyone currently setting up a decentralized version? Like, an exchange that can't be shut down because it's decentralized in the same way that Bitcoin & Ethereum are.

I found one of my coworker's anonymous Twitter accounts, and it has a ton of red flags involving bigotry, sexism, etc. It's a personal account, so should I mention it to HR or not?

Hi , looking for a pg partner in Hyderabad , incase you are traveling from West Bengal, and also a programmer , tauba tauba
Let's connect dm

KM Townhall. Again??

Bhailog jate hue balo ko kaise roka jaye

How much does a EY Senior in ITTS make in NYC?

Was stuck doing some weekend work this am and really started to wonder what comp I should be earning given my experience. Curious what others think if I’m being over, under or fairly compensated. 3.5 YOE, Fin Certified with 3 modules, 90 base and 15% bonus target

Hello everyone long time ECE teacher. 20 something years.

We got the official address. When do u think it will be functional?

Do you guys do anything to connect with the Native Americans and their cause in the area?

What can a Sr AD expect to make in Charlotte?

hello, I was wondering if there are other devs in Canada in the erp consulting/cloud sphere and what salaries should look like? I see a lot of salaries from the bay area and I am not sure its realistic for Canada. since I am asking I'll go first, 78k a year, 3yoe.

What if all this noise in mainstream and social media: left v right, liberal v conservative, democrat v republican, was just created by a foreign power to simply divide this country?

If revealed and proven, could we all come together as one great nation again?

Just bought biker shorts from 90 degrees by reflex (on nordstrom rack). Extremely happy with the quality (on par or better than lulu/alo) and their shorts/leggings are only around $20!

Hello,
Im a special Ed teacher and new to AZ. Is there a good teachers credit union anyone can suggest? Thank you

This might be a silly question, but I’m about to ask for a new title and not sure what to ask for (cont’d)

Has anyone gone through 6 long interview rounds plus an assessment/presentation, at a company that is not limited in budget or available roles, and STILL gotten cut?

I’m trying to calm my nerves.

Moved from public accounting to industry. How long can I use the excuse of “b/c I’m new”?

Confused by "utilization". I've seen 100+%? Is it your charge hrs over goal hrs? It is based on 40 hr week or charge hrs over your total? Ex: I worked 58 charge, 6 GAA, =64 total. What is utilization?

I have a manager who is harassing me. I told him to stop because I will bring him to HR. He stopped but I overheard that he's been spreading rumors.

Does anyone else feel like the auditing profession is just a race to the bottom in terms of cutting costs?

How much are S1’s in audit making these days in HCOL? Are they at 100k yet?

Guys- how would you act around your interest if u noticed her gaining some weight (like10-15lb)? Would you pull back from her? If you had no interest in her then u wouldnt care to notice her...contd

Trump is the 45th President of the United States. He is President to all of us and we shall unite as one nation to Make America Great everyday!

Does your firm form leadership group trainings? We usually do every summer but we are starting one these last 2 months. We usually read books or watch something and then discuss. If you do them, do you think they are effective?

Managers and Partners, what is the reasoning for not including your experienced seniors in any of the front-end, face to face, client communication or even the back-end communication? (cont’d)...

The client has a policy to tag & date your lunch. I brought a sandwich for lunch yesterday with my name & date on the bag. Some jerk still stole my lunch. Who actually does that besides on the Office?

How are you doing today?

When the client is complaining that your meeting is running past 5:00 and the MD still won’t STFU 😑😑😑

Any tips for dating in your 20s? I meet people but I always have a feeling that 20s something like me aren't into serious and meaningful relationship whereas I am. I'm also not a good fit for (cont)

If I'm forced to use my vacation, floater, etc. towards my study leave for CFE but I have vacation booked for right after CFE, will PwC still let me take that vacation as a "leave of absence"?

Can a move from SA3 to Manager or Director in Industry happen?

Watching this debate is like watching Dumb & Dumber.

Is anyone else seriously tempted to put a flask in their desk for busy season? Don't ask what sort of coffee I drink. It's not from flavia ☕️🍸

How can I make it up to my wife for working so much?

Are certs from Harvard Extension School worth the cost? Disregarding the intangible value “Harvard” brings on ur linked in profile?