What are the consequences for not hitting your utilization target?

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Have you seen that public shaming scene on GOT?

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Probably affects your bonus and potentially promo decisions

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I mean it really depends on the company. We just don’t get our bonus which is a big chunk of our comp package. The base is basically a retainer. Plus increases risk when layoffs come around.

At Deloitte you will be the lower quadrant of the scatter plot and will be counseled out eventually

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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.

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Have any respiratory therapists found jobs OTHER than being a clinical RT? I want to possibly change careers, but I am finding that a lot of jobs (clinical liason, utilization review, etc) want you to have a nursing degree, not a respiratory degree. I feel like as an RT we are limited to jobs.

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What is the target utilization for a Senior 2? Or number of chargeable hours goal? Is this ever hard to meet?

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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!

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.

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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?

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I have been tagged for this project that doesn’t start until June 10th. My utilization is going to drop significantly but at the same time the deployment team cannot present me elsewhere. Ugh!

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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 ???

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

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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!

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Anyone afraid to take vacation in FY18, for fear of missing utilization? 🙋🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

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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.

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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

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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!

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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.

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I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

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?

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

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Anyone else want to see the Zoom servers utilization superimposed on top of the COVID infection rate? Assuming they are eerily similar.

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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?

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Anyone know agencies in DFW area that are hiring? Looking for an accounts or social role w/ 3 years exp. If not, any I should keep on my radar? 👀

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Asking for a friend- anyone have advice on getting a travel nursing gig in SD? My friend does hemonc nursing and is looking to move to sd in 2 months. If you know any specific opportunities dm me, thanks!!

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Folks in Bay Area... do you own a home here and if so what neighborhood is the best in terms of school district? I live in mtv and the home prices are scary to say the least. (2bed min)

Going to the Oakland A's game this evening. Any bars nearby to watch basketball beforehand? Or anywhere in the ballpark that will show the games?

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Let’s talk credit cards! Is there any one which has 0% foreign transaction fee? (Like Revolut)

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Almost 4YOE at Big 4 TAS. Seen high turnovers this year. Thoughts on the following options: FPA vs. CorpDev vs. MM IB vs. MBA to BB/EB or MBB?

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I finished a third round interview, and HR contacted me that afternoon saying I had positive feedback across the board and they would contact me the next day regarding next steps. It’s been two days and they finally get back to me saying they haven’t been able to sync with the hiring manager but will keep me posted. Honestly I wish they would talk with the hiring manager and then let me know the decision instead of checking in. It’s messing with my emotions.

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Have you ever been or currently in a relationship with someone of who’s political beliefs conflict with your own?

Not dealing with this currently have dealt with it in the past. My parents started out opposites but now believe similarly. I’m wondering if it is possible in this day and age.

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Please suggest in terms of learning, job security and work life balance which organisation to go for in the current time from the below offers...
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Fishing for some likes to unlock DMs🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Hi. Do I qualify for CFRA in California if our firm has at least five employees but a couple of them are W-2 and the rest are 1099?

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Anyone have experience returning / exchanging an ikea mattress? How is the process?

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Can someone pls explain the current designation hierarchy in mastercard like level 5,6,7 etc?

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Hey,
Can someone help me understand exactly where does fresher data scientist candidate go for jobs?
I mean every company hires for experienced ones, how and from where can a fresher start?

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I'm working as a servicenow qa ...I would like to learn servicenow development...please someone guide me on this..And any helpful resources to learn development.

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Why do managers make lengthy comment lists as opposed to changing the slide right then and there if they already have the vision??? I’m not a mind reader wtf

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

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I don’t get why people get so mad when planes are delayed due to weather. It’s not like the gate agent will clear up the skies

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February 22nd of 2022 will actually be a Twosday

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Got a random email from a supposed Amazon recruiter for a SDE position (which is not at all a fit). The email is amazon.com domain and there are no red flags in the body but it doesn't feel like an Amazon recruiter due to the tacky signature, etc. Has anyone seen this kind of cold-calling from FAANG recruiter?

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Just went under contract on a place and need renovations. What steps can I take to accelerate the renovation prior to closing?

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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?

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Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

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Bain & Company Have you seen many people make the jump from big 4 to MBB? Id like to attempt this myself (as a 1.5 YOE, C) and would love to hear some success stories and lessons learned!McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

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

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What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

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Imagine if consultants had to go through polygraph tests in commercial accounts, what would happen

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Hello! Anyone work at GE Healthcare?

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How do I tell company A to wait if they’re ready to make an offer if I’m still interviewing with Company B. Company B just started and will likely take another 2/3 weeks....

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I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

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

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Best books to study for case-study interviews? Or methods people have used? Coming from the consulting industry already but not a pure strategy role so need to catch up to speed fast

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Recommendations for a keyboard? I’m quite illiterate in this topic, and I ordered a random one off Amazon and it’s quite noisy, and not very ergonomic

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