Project keeps being pushed back a week at a time and I'm approaching a month on the bench. Is there anything I can do for my utilization? I still have pre-engagement work every day, no other project.

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Enjoy it. Billable hours will come soon enough.

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I’ve been in this boat. Don’t know how reviews happen at PwC but definitely keep your career counselor/mentor in the loop week-to-week on your situation and what you’re doing in the meanwhile. Take on other work if you have bandwidth like +1 activities. Your CC/mentor will be able to lobby for you come review time if there’s any question about your utilization or gaps on your resume.

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