Team has been asked to "reconsider" their vacation plans in order to "take care" of chargeablity numbers (no project in sight at the moment) Is this normal?

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Not normal

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Not normal but not abnormal either. It can happen from time-to-time. Those of us who’ve gone through a recession can attest that when business slows down, there is always a push to increase the number of hours folks can bill.

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Eww, heck no

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For Accenture, yes.

They see employees as metrics modification levers at times.

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Accenture. Truly Human

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Happens at ACN UK every year during Xmas time. Have to use up holidays if on the bench. Otherwise, no.

Keep quiet and if probed Can say I have considered options but tickets are booked and there is no flexibility.

What’s “Deloiite”?

what team/practice?

Not normal but can happen. I’ve taken unplanned vacations when a project start date has pushed. I’ve also worked through two recessions, and get paid on our overall bottom line, so my perspective towards helping the greater good may be more generous than most.

Take your vacation as planned.

You have a team wide chargeability goal. If your team doesn’t hit, your bonus gets impacted.

Which is pretty shit anyway in general unless you are with MMBAP

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