Tell me I’m not crazy for thinking our time tracking practices are just crazy…
Our team supports both external clients and other internal teams pretty heavily, but the granularity of our time tracking is getting out of hand to the point where clients have sometimes 20+ time codes and our internal work is heading in the same direction. It giving tedious time suck vibez and I’m not here for it 😭 is this normal???

likefunny
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Super abnormal. I have 1, maybe 2 codes for each project and I do it once every ~2 months when I know project timelines. I've never heard of having granular internal codes other than a general "unstaffed" code.

like

As you grow billing code processing has to reimagined every or it becomes untenable disaster. The problem is this can is often just kicked down the road until the "right" person is negatively affected.

like

We track to 6 minute increments. It's not tough

funnylike

I don’t think I’ve ever managed more than 3 billable codes + 3 nonbillable codes at once. 10 years experience at multiple firms.

like

?

like

Is your client in bankruptcy? I’ve seen consulting projects track in 15 minute increments because of that.

like

The question is whether you’re making decisions based on the granularity of these time codes and whether the impact of these decisions justifies tracking this level of granularity.

like

They are conflating JIRA with time tracking.

But, alternatively I did a small test with a colleague where we took detailed time notes and fed an LLM just to see what Orwellian nightmare recommendations it would ask us to improve, as well as some summary insights on how we spent our time. It was bad. WHEN someone actually proposes this above me, I have the paranoid data to help crush this.

like

I been with the firm n consulting nearly 6 years and each time sheet always has 8-10 codes.

Related Posts

Plunging 📉 weeeeee. #freefalling 🙌🏽

Finally leaving my position at a nonprofit in DC and I didn’t think I would be so excited. The office has been closed to clients since the pandemic, but the ED decided that we HAVE to start coming in to the office for some reason, and had a stern talk to me that I need to be in at 10AM ON THE DOT, even if I work through lunch and take calls on the weekends. Started looking for a job the day of, and found one that is flexible and pays $15k more. Now why would I even stay?

like

Hello wonderful community, I have recently relocated back from Canada with 6 years of experience in the non-profit space within marketing/resource mobilization. I’m based in Gurgaon and wondering what the best way to go about the job market here. I’d love to explore some MNCs, open to wfh as well.

like

If I max out my traditional 401k and have a mortgage interest deduction to against my w-2 taxes does it mean I can pay way less taxes than a average person who makes same amount salary as me?

Does anyone work for Children’s medical center of Dallas on this form ? I know we recently had a “employee appreciation” bonus last month before Thanksgiving but not sure if that counts as one whole holiday bonus including Christmas , or it it’s safe to expect another in mid December ? What seems to be the latter in the past ? Any thoughts are appreciated !

like

What all profiles are available under GOC and is it mandatory to come to office all 5 days of week? No WFH?

like

What are the monetary benefits we receive in GOC

like

Layoffs at Omnicom shops today?

like

Hi! I want to become a Credit Analyst. Can someone refer me to Pacific Premier Bank or Deutsche Bank? Thanks a ton

like

Sometimes my anxiety is so intense I can’t clearly articulate my thoughts and I have to laugh it off like I’m tired. But I’m not sleepy.

like

Hi everyone, I'm a fresher with a 6 months experience in analytics. Could anyone refer me for any analytics vacancies in your organisations ?

My skills : Python, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, Adobe Analytics, Microstrategy, ML

like

Anyone else struggling to make meaningful friendships in b school? It’s only been two weeks but I’m struggling to go beyond superficial talk with anyone

likefunny

Any indoor basketball courts in downtown toronto I could go to for drop ins/21 etc. I used to play before but the pandemic took me out of routine and I'm looking to get back to the court during winter (hopefully somewhere indoors)

like

Please like my post, trying to unlock DMs. Much appreciated!

likeuplifting

What is the official notice period in Maven wave ?

How does project allocation happens for lateral joiners? Is it forced upon or do we get a choice to choose or apply for a project? Accenture

like

Any Type B people in account? The teams I’ve worked with have primarily been Type A people. As a Type B person, it’s stressful for me and makes me feel bad for being Type B.

like

Any ladies want to grab coffee at Ebenezers around Cap Hill?

Is is safe to use Robinhood or any other recommendations ..starter here and want to dabble in stocks.

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

Anyone been to the Harvard Extension School - Consultant’s Toolkit program? Any insights to share?

like

Has absolutely nothing to do with consulting, but I’d like to ask a very personal question of some of the gentlemen fish on here... how did you approach your girlfriends parents to ask for their blessing to marry their daughter?

likefunny

Watching Boyz N the Hood and Menace 2 Society. Are there books that shed light on how the media and cultural portrayal (whether accurate or not) of black people changed from the 1960s to the 90s?

like

Anyone in Boston selling the official GMAT Guide + online access (preferable for 2019)? Looking for one ASAP!

like

what’s the ratio of equity/stocks to bond/fixed income in your Merrill lynch 401k plan?Do you make any modifications or just use recommended distribution? First job with 401k and not sure what to do!

like

3 Day PTO starts now...my buddy's bachelor party. Forget you, utilization.

like

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

like

Deloitte bowl in a nutshell 😂

Post Photo
likefunnysmart

Investment gurus - Appreciate pointers for resources (books, blogs, videos etc.) to read up on investment strategies. Just getting started and could use all the help. 🙏

like

What is your home office set up like? Interested in buying a monitor (34 inches?) and wondering if it is the right choice.

like

Travel reimbursement…what’s the rule of thumb for when a client is considered out of town? Mileage, distance etc?

And, what’s required to be covered? Been out of the traditional consulting model for a few years now…

like

Joining EY soon. Should I be worried about layoffs happening supposedly in June/July?

like

Hi Slalom Consulting fish! Can someone please explain how utilization and PTO work for you? How many hours are you expected to bill in a year? What’s utilization as a percentage? Particular interested in Slalom Federal but any answers would be appreciated!

like

Any entrepreneurs out there that feel like there’s a million things no one told you before starting your company? (Good&Bad) 5 years in myself and nearly could write a book with my list of sh*t no one told me… curious to know what’s on your list???

like

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

like

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

like

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

like

Which city in the world is best for making and saving money? Need to hit my early retirement goals

like

Just as I'm leaving from work to a planned roadtrip with friends this weekend, I get hit with an email from a partner requesting a draft of a deck by Sunday 5 pm. Wwyd? I'm still a new consultant btw

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal