Thoughts on leaving PA primarily due to the metrics based culture (utilization, dtc, use of X digital tool, revenue, margin, etc). I find this aspect of PA stressful and exhausting but not sure if this is something you just get used to. Currently a manager and seems like the metrics just change over time / don’t get easier.

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Everything you mentioned is exactly what I don’t like about PA. It’s so much pressure to stay utilized, to be on top of your things and thrive to be a high performer. I’m only a staff 2 and already think about exiting. I know people in industry don’t have to worry about their performance as much as we do in PA. However, the more we stay in PA, the more we dislike being unassigned and not having the tools we need when we need it. Thus, many people who exited PA want to boomerang back after 1-2 years.

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It’s gotten much much worse and unfortunately many firms doubling down.

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Agree it’s gotten so much worse even just in the five years I’ve been here.

Just be careful where you leave to! My industry job also does time sheets...

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It was one of the reasons my coworkers left public... I think it's a good as reason to leave as any

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