Pwc 🐠: On a project now w 90% util last year. Recently benched long time bc of strange circumstances (came back from vacation during slow time, network contacts quit, tags not selling) for 11 weeks.

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It really is a"what have you done for me lately" culture now. So, last year isn't relevant.

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Same exact situation here. Been benched for 6 weeks but had 94% utilization last year with 3 rating. Really slow right now so it's pretty concerning. What practice are you in?

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Benched for 8 weeks last year still got promoted in 2 yrs with 1 rating 😂

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Is this enough to save me from December layoffs? Project is supposed to end mid December so I’ll eat another week of util. So sad that I even have to ask this. Great snapshots.

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You will be okay. I am <40

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You billing all 70? Should be OK, although practice would help as would first and last names

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Keep in touch with your coach as a normal part of you career development but realize they won’t have any input if layoffs come. Have routine career touchpoints with your RP, who will have more leverage.

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What is your utilization for this year? Rating last year?

PwC1, it’s in my post - 90%. Rated a 2

No, util for 2017-2018, right now?

Don't worry, just keep in touch with your coach.

I just got a new coach bc 2 quit. :(

Be sure to keep in touch with the coach.

SA1 id rather not say but yea it sucks. 0 control. Ironically I’m staffed on my dream project now, working 70 hour weeks to try and deliver ... but pretty worried about December

Lol op what kind of project is this?

SA2 what practice are you? Teach me your ways!

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