salaried folks: how does your firm calculate your utilization target? My firm calculates as follows:
52 weeks * 40 hrs/week = 2080 hrs/ year
* 55% util=1200 hrs target. Is this standard?

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

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.

In the last PDM town hall, they said they were going to lower utilization targets for those that work on projects with capped hours. For those people, have you seen your utilization target lowered? I haven’t seen shit change for me.

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

I’m quitting my job tomorrow morning. I don’t have a new job lined up. I’m scared, but also excited? I’ve felt under utilized for months, and haven’t had a promotion after two years. I never take risks like this, but life is too short. Is this a bad choice?

Any utilization review nurses working at an insurance company able to share if your company requires work on weekend/holidays? If so, what work do you do on weekend/holidays snd do you work s full day on those days?

hey, I joined Deloitte in June 2020 as an GPS SA analyst, I just staffed on internal project only providing me adjusted utilization. Now my standard util is 40 and my adjusted is 105... and this project last in another month... by then my standard util might be 20.. will my promotion be affected by this? My target promotion year on TOD is 2022. My manager said we might sell to client and extend this project in September but nothing guaranteed.

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Wooohoo just landed a data project! Woohoo data! Data runs the world! Hello super high utilization! Hello cushy bonus! 🙌🏽

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!

What are ways to deal with high latency mricroservice in a given region. Given that it's Cpu utilization is not exhausted.. So no vertical scaling ???

EY and Guidehouse federal fish, how does using PTO factor into your utilization score? Does it count against you like at Deloitte or do those hours get removed from the denominator before calculation?

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?

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 pity those who revel in the "accomplishment" of have 100+ YTD utilization. Y'all got suckered by the firm.

Promoted to SSE with 25% hike and VP as 9% . I had received ACE award in Q3 . I have also maintained utilization report 100% still I got less VP. Can I ask manager to revisit the component

Consulting firms, how does your company use utilization as a performance metric? And what are your targets (e.g, Junior practitioners vs senior)

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

Started my first job out of college ~1month ago and am only at around 50% utilization. Before I fully ramp up, what would be some good skills or certs to work towards? I’m working for my firms management/tech practice and am also open to expanding my coding skills (currently pretty basic)

Hello Guys,

I have an offer from Cognizant for 29lpa with a JB of 1.75l on top . I am about to get the offers from timesinternet and LTI.


Can someone suggest which will be a better opportunity for me.

Also how much should I ask for to Timesinternet.

Had communicated with LTI for 33lpa fixed.

Looking for McKinsey PEI prep buddies - final round next week!

Hello fishes.. Could anyone please tell me What is the experience range of Lead Software engineer G140? I have been offered this role but based on my YOE i think i deserve more but need to know first the experience ranges for this designation

Cold applied for an awesome role, had an interview with hiring manager, recruiter, and given a pretty hefty assignment that I’m really proud of nailing. They followed up with an email asking for 4-5 days that I am available for a full day of interviews. Gave them 4-5 days, started planning for how I’d get those days off work during insane times at current job, and now not a single word from them to confirm a date. Been over a week now. Sad. Pretty jaded. What can I do? Already followed up

Does anyone know what busy season is like at SAX LLP? The role is permanently remote except when needed to go to clients. That seems very broad to me, will I have to commute to clients often?

Everyone working in SEO: what do you do day to day? I am looking at moving SEO in-house instead of the company we have now, but I don’t know where to start. Tips?

Does any one know about the Persistent system ltd. average appraisal per cycle

Mεntal mαth in iηtervieωs. Thoughts, tips, rants, grievances?

Incoming BA - any advice/links on the math for the best credit card for personal use?

I work in sf and Nyc and have now saved enough where I’m wondering if it makes sense to buy rather than rent an apartment as an investment. Tricky part is I’m still quite young and this wouldn’t be my lifelong/family home. Have also considered buying in less metropolitan areas and renting them out for passive income. Curious if anyone’s gone through this process before and have thoughts ?

Hi all, any recommendations on a place in Dallas I can get an assessment and also purchase running shoes at the same place.

A partner just walked from his office. By passed 4 or 5 people who are generally more knowledgeable on our banking logistics straight to the only black support staff employee to@ask if today is a bank holiday.

Today is the first day of the new work week! What are your goals for this week?

Salary of a solution architect in cyber security( pre sales and with RFP experience) industry with 7-8yrs of experience.

^How was your bonus JPM

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

Can someone help with the base salary range for a 6+ years experienced finance professional with FRM and CFA certifications in Big 6 firms in Advisory practice?

Also, what should be the expectations for joining bonus during the current times?

How challenging is strategy and planning (industry) roles? Trying to pivot but lack the actual experience. I understand it's framework and analysis driven. Been more focused on risk management, operations, program management etc. Curious to hear thoughts

New to consulting just curious everyone’s opinion on 1) top 10 firms by pay and 2) top 10 firms by WLB. Interested to see results!

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

What is the salary range for Managing Consultant (Enagagement Manager role) at Mastercard advisors (base + bonus)? Location: New York

Anyone from BCG care to share insight into the Knowledge Teams at BCG? Was reached out to regarding a SKA role on a knowledge team. I have a tech consultant background. How’s the work? Comp? General thoughts?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Background check gave wrong title- should I reach out to BGC or to new HR?

Minor error but they gave "consider".

If I need Friday 4-5pm to go to a doctor's appointment, do I need to set a meeting invite to my manager in order not to be fired?

How much do you pay for rent in your city. I’ll start, DC $3,000 1-bed

Wooohoo just landed a data project! Woohoo data! Data runs the world! Hello super high utilization! Hello cushy bonus! 🙌🏽

Received an AMEX Gold card around a month ago and have been making consistent purchases and payments on the card. However, my points still show as 0, does anyone know why this might be?

Looking to go into Sales at IBM. Would anyone who works in this area like to chat?

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

Will have $100k by the end of this year and want to start investing in stocks. I am willing to take medium to high risk. What stocks/etfs to buy?

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

On a Thursday at 6pm, in major airports (ORD, ATL, DFW, etc.), what % of travelers do you think are consultants?