Someone please explain utilization to me. Thank you!

Has anyone gone into YE with lower than the target utilization? I have about 2 months worth of PTO and trainings this year but want to know how a low utilization will affect my YE rating

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

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!

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

How do I check my actual utilization (not the effective one). Mybusiness only tells me the effective utilization

How do you 100% utilized folks try to network with other folks in at the firm if you’re always at client site? Trying to get some face time with them

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

I wish admin utilized Tier 1 supports with teachers. Smiles, appreciations and acknowledging ones efforts would do a great deal to boost morale and climate. I just don’t understand what that is so hard to do.

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

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.

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.

On the bench for a week or so before start of new project. Do I take PTO or just bill GAA. Any advice on managing utilization?

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

What's the deal with PTO, holidays, and utilization?

When a consolidated unitary group acquires a TX Corp, does TX follow Sec. 382 and Sec. 383 and apply a limitation on the utilization of the acquired entity's TX R&D credits following the acquisition?

Got offer from BCG for ECT. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalist track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/ guidance appreciated!
I am not super keen to become a partner (selling) and main reason to join will be working with different clients, smart talented people and a good brand. End goal (at the moment atleast) is to stay for few years and return to the industry. 15 YOE

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

This just in: Uncle Ernie telling us how shitty of a year we had and that they're stripping our firm-wide holidays so that we can be utilized more and reach our vision 2020 goals!

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?

What are the consequences for not hitting your utilization target?

My company announced a hybrid plan starting in September (1-3 days per week in the office). Did anyone else’s company announce a hybrid plan?

Very new to being headhunted by recruiters on LinkedIn, should I be concerned with sending recruiters my resume or anything along those lines if they’ve messaged me?

So I've been waitlisted for a BCG R1 interview and was wondering if there was anything at all that I could do to improve my chances of getting off the waitlist?? Don't have any offers to leverage...but did get an R1 from McK

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Just got my work laptop. I can login with work email. Trying to access my office 365,outlook it’s not working at all I got some error message when trying to login. 3,15- 89 something and I can use my phone an iPad to login just fine. Help

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Are there any recruiters that y'all recommend for lateralling in Dallas? I'm a junior associate in L&E if it makes a difference.

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Exp: 6 yrs. Looking for only remote opportunity. No offers as if now. LWD : 9/11/2022.

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None of us non citizens will see this stimulus check right even though we are residents for tax purposes?

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Can H1B employer be changed when person is in india. ?

Filed for H1B extension cap-exempt. Extension got approved. Not stamped yet. Now I am moving to jpmorgan. JPMC ready to send USA after one year if H1B can be utilised. Wanted to know if H1B employer can be changed in india (unstamped visa). ?

Hi! Anyone from Tesla or know of Tesla salary structure for Entry level Product Manager? Thanks!

Morning all. I am looking for a favour/solid advice. I've been in the interview process for a dream role over the past month or so and just found out I didn't get the job after final round 🙃.

Unfortunately this isn't the first time this has happened during the past year searching. Looking for a SC level role within healthcare/public sector consulting firm. I know the job scene is a bit miserable currently but if anyone in the bowl is aware of a role I would love to have a chat.

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When's the last time you've left the office at a reasonable time -- say by 6 PM ?

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My suit pants ripped beyond repair. Is it ok to wear a suit jacket without the pants, like a blazer?

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

Been in consulting, three years post MBA. At a point where I honestly feel like what we do doesn't matter. We don't actually make anything and reuse solutions. Anyone have similar thoughts? (Cont.)

My partner wants to give a gift to all members of the team (70+) on a successful go-live. Any ideas?! I was thinking headphones but looking for other ideas. Due to size of the team, gifts can’t be customized unfortunately.

Need suggestions for home office chair with high back and/or neck support. Feels like holding my head up all day is causing all my pain. 400-600 range please. Love Herman Miller but can never imagine dropping $1500 for a chair…

What’s the weirdest way you’ve injured yourself? I got a finger tangled up in a dog leash and ended up needing surgery 🤷‍♀️

Is the recruiting process primed for disruption? Are there better ways to determine which candidates would make the best consultants? Interested in your thoughts, Fishbowl.

On the bench for a week or so before start of new project. Do I take PTO or just bill GAA. Any advice on managing utilization?

What’s the best ergonomic mouse y’all recommend? Can you please provide a link? TIA

What's the deal with PTO, holidays, and utilization?

With reference a previous post/comment, which industry would you choose if you are in Atlanta. Wanting to be industry aligned so I can skip or reduce travel. Thank you!

Okay - any fellow consultants that turned around their lives? Like late bloomers, change in outlook(becoming optimistic), or just finding more helpful and happy people in life? Some upbeat stories plz

Anyone have specific financial goals they're willing to share and how to get there? I'm 30 yo, l10 and $$ gives me anxiety. Currently making ~$95k with $30k in brokerage and $30k 401k. Or, tips for not stressing out that I'll be broke in retirement? Should I make a lateral move out at some point and target a $250k salary by X age?

I sleep an average of 10hrs a day. My body refuses to listen to my brain when I try to get going without my 9-11 hrs of rest. I've been WFH lately btw.

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