New to team and been on bench for a while. Practice not selling much and don't see any immediate staffing on horizon.

Should I ask to work on local project without billing hours just for experience?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Why would you work on a client project and not bill hours? No one would ever approve that.

like

Ongoing projects probably can't afford to have one more team member, or they would have taken on more staff from the bench. A few people I know have been on the bench for months.

Is working without billing hours against firm policy?

like

What were you hired to do? And have you asked your coach/PPMD levels about those concerns?

like

Yes, it's worthwhile because then you still get to show things on your resume.

I don’t know about others, but my team has used bench labor without billing to help during crunch time on projects when available and not doing anything else. It’s probably a delicate balance between becoming known as someone who can be used vs. a team player, but if it helps get your name out there go for it.

See if you could be utilized as an investment to the client. You can still be billable as an investment and commitment to the client by adding on head counts.

Related Posts

In TCS what is considered to be a good visibility? Recognition by Project Delivery Manager or Delivery Partner or till little more up the hierarchy? For a C3B grade employee.

Question not related to promotion or compensation.

Wow had our first zoom call with the client today and 😍😍😍. Husband-me-up PE daddy 😍😍. Have you ever worked with a sexy af client?

likefunny

How is dbs project for bigdata?

like

Anyone know about realistic accommodations for a tech professional with autism, or good places for an IT guy to look? I'm looking to get away from the stress of MSP style work. IE, travel, on-sites, sales/consultancy and client relations bureaucracy.

like

Private client/individuals people, how is the 10/15 busy season going for you?

likefunny

Hi everyone! I recently transitioned from a technical project manager role to an integrations product manager role. I am loving this so much more than project management and I’m very eager to learn more! I was curious what are some of the best books,articles, courses that have helped you grow the most? And do you have any other tips and recommendations for someone just starting out in this career path?

Thank you in advance!

like

Code and Theory is looking for project managers for their production team. I'm immediately looking for 2 people for my team, dedicated to two high-profile accounts.

Competitive, if not progressive, salary. Responsible unlimited time off. Fully remote. Please reach out!

like

Best client perk you've received?

uplifting

Any FCB/BBDO/St.Joe's peeps here for scoop on Sobeys client? Are they nice to work with or not so much? Even if the work isn't all that exciting, just looking for a vibe check on day-to-day encounters.

like

KPMG Transformation Delivery interview coming up! Need advice ! Hi. Currently a Sr. Tech Risk Consultant at EY. I have mostly done IT Audit, SOC, and 2-3 channel 2 consulting work assignments. and I am about to have my first interview with KPMG from their Transformation Delivery practice. The team is project, program and portfolio management. How’s the work? Is it better than IT audit? If its PMO related then is it IT/Technical prog mgmt? Any Data analytics involved?I have technical skills too

Best recommendation of a nice restaurant in mid-town to take a client for Lunch?

like

Network design exit opps? I love working on network design and optimisation project but I am a bit reluctant to specialise there because I am not sure what kind of exit opps exist.

like

Old firm is going through PCAOB inspection on the client I worked on as lead. I hear the questions from my old colleagues and it’s the same shit I brought up to fail controls...cont.

like

Hi All,

How is Imperial Brands project in Wipro and JLN (US based) in tech Mahindra.

like

Client team and our designers got into a shouting match today during final review of the deliverable (client started it). Is it too much to ask that people be professional at the office- ugh.

What’s the best structure for a Creative Brief? I’m trying to train my account team + our main client into sticking to a one pager (right now it’s all over the place)

Would anyone like to share anything interesting about a recent project they’ve gotten to work on?

like

Hi everyone, I am currently looking to get into project management in Vancouver or Toronto. Any opportunity would be amazing, thank you in advanced!

like

Hi All, I have joined LTI 2 years back and working in same project since. I had discussion with my lead that I want to explore opportunities in other projects.
My leads said my tagging is done on current project for total 5 years so I can't leave this project.
My current project don't have any challenging work or growth.
Can I connect with HR directly?

like

So stuck. What do I do? I joined this firm a year ago (4 yrs exp total) to grow/get more court/client exposure. Then 2 more-experienced associates were hired, pandemic, & all cases are divided between the other 2. I have no defined tasks except deficiency letters or the odd pro bono case. Boss claims it's mentoring. I still need to meet bill req.

Last wk Boss said I'll do more & my work was good, but today said I can't 2nd chair bc I don't have experience. I'm doing less now than my prior firm.

like

More Posts

Looking for wisdom and advice on first day-first few weeks as a planner for bigger agency/account? Any advice on best practices things I should be doing vs not doing to get acclimated and make an impact. Please ☺️

like

Hi Fishes, I am looking for a new role / job change into Broker Vote or Reference data.
Having experience in (Client Strategy)Broker Vote, Deep Dive Analysis, Account Review Meetings, Consumption Reporting, Reference data, Corporate Access, Corporate Actions.

Can I get likes and comments or any reference so that it can reach maximum people or groups.

like

Hi all,
Can you please tell when the joining bonus gets credited? First month salary or second month?

like
like

What is shift allowance in VOIS morning afternoon? Night

like

The Epstein Netflix doc is a great choice if you want to lose a little more faith in humanity.

likefunnyupliftinghelpful

Just on time for Daylight Savings Time!

Post Photo
likefunnyhelpful

I’ve had a lot of interviews this last month and I’m tired of talking about myself! I’ve refined my “pitch” with practice but I’m getting to the point of being over it. Hopefully one converts and I can take a break from interviewing! Anyone else ever get to this stage??

like

When you go to a business formal event - what kind of purse do you typically bring? Event is mostly sit down at tables with mingling before and after.

I walk dogs on the side 🐶 ❤️ lol

like

"Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it." -Sir Henry Royce, of Rolls-Royce fame

like

How to get reimbursed wifi bill?

I've been working in Consulting for a little over a year and am looking to transition in to Tech (product management, specifically). Would love to chat with anyone who's made this move and any thoughts. Appreciate any advice in advance!

like

Looking for change, 15+ years of experience in .NET/C#/Azure/Application Architecture. Good DSA/ System Designing.

Currently serving Notice period and can join in 30-35 days. Preference to product-based companies in Hyderabad.

Thanks in advance.

like

Anyone have experience in drafting pitch decks for revolving lines of credit? Would love to hear or see the basic format/structure!

like

Does anyone know of any healthcare related opportunities in the surrounding Baltimore area? Limited travel. I have 3 yoe in consulting, 5 years experience total.

Hi All ,

I got offer from WIPRO Bangalore location . My joining is 16th March . Just wanted to know whether we can continue WFH or do we need to go office once I join WIPRO . Just let me know what WIPRO is following

Made ‘breakfast’ for lunch on Tuesday (pancakes), made pancakes yesterday for dinner and todays dinner eggs and bacon. My daughter thinks hilarious... I’m at rock bottom.
I am done cooking every meal. I miss take out and delivery.

like

Real question. How does the modern recruiter recruit good creatives in an industry that refuses to let creatives make creative work?

likesmart

Hi Fishes,

I'm Consultant in my firm with 5.5 yoe. Looking for consulting roles in Food/Restaurant, Insurance, CPG, CRM, Loyalty domain. Have worked in multiple client facing projects with outstanding results. My expertise are Analytics, using R, statistics, sql along with visualization like Power Bi, tableau or store telling using PPT.

I have less than 15 days of notice period left. I'm looking for an opportunity in any big consulting firms. Please Help!

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

McKinsey & Company McKinsey & Company been working here one year and received pretty positive feedback. Given the expectation for people of my tenure to transition to EM in a year or so, I can’t see myself staying due to the WLB as an EM. I’m 35 and have 2 young kids. Can it even be realistically done? Would love to stay but I don’t see a balance which would keep my family happy. What options do I have from there?

likefunny

Tell me something you learned the hard way working in consulting.

likehelpful

Joining BCG as a Project Leader soon and am curious what onboarding is like. Is it just at your home office or somewhere else?

like

I heard great things about Prestige Worldwide. Anyone working there that can give insight into the day to day?

likefunny

Scoring a rental with cooling seats in a very humid city. #winning

like

Thinking about leaving consulting after ~1 year for a startup I’m interested in but feeling like I still have a lot more to learn/explore with consulting. Would it be unwise to exit now and potentially find my way back later?

like

Non-work related,how do you deal when your friend or someone you made friends from work goes on lying or asks you for info(despite knowing it themself)just to know your reaction making you the idiot?

like

Lady 🐠 - have any of you gained weight when switching from 1 birth control pill to another, but not when you first started taking birth control?

like

Anyone used digital notepads like the Remarkable? Considering it as it’s sometimes easier to make written notes, or for doing quick diagrams (as opposed to say, ppt). Keen to hear folks’ opinions!

like

Good books on corporate sales strategy

like

what difference does 109% vs. 100% utilization make at Year End? Latter basically means you took your PTO, former means you worked every minute of the year (Consulting, S&O)

Does your rubber Tumi handle peel and little rubber bits fall off? Like an eraser? What does one do to stop it?

like

Do you think we're going to find out if that ex-pat is able to access his pay statement?

like

I just started a new job. I left my previous job because the environment wasn’t healthy and almost all of my colleagues left. The team at my new job is nice but the nature of the work doesn’t align with my interests/is not as unexpected and I’m struggling to stay motivated. I realize I made a poor decision. How bad would it be to quit after only 2-4 weeks? Or, instead of quitting should I ask if I can move internally?

like

has anyone extended a future leave to a personal leave before at acn?

like

Techies: MacBook 2015 vs 2016? gf has an old 2011 MacBook that is slow as balls, edits videos and pictures often. Which one should I get her? She's not a windows gal.

like

One of my lead partners is super nice to in front of others but then really mean to me when we meet 1x1. How to deal with this?

like

I need EY CPE credit before year end. Does anyone know of easy CPEs or ones that do not have a test?

like

Fly day tomorrow, betches.

like

Anyone sold their lease to Carvana? How was the process?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal