What is the utilization rate based off of? 40hr/week? Or off of targeted annual hours (i.e. 2400 hours)?

I’m struggling. I left an agency I liked last year due to growth limitations and since then I’ve worked at 2 different agencies and can’t seem to find my footing. The first one seemed like a good fit at first but then it turned out to not be the best place for me so I left. At my current agency I feel super undervalued. I’m always raising my hand and offering to help where I can and no matter what I do, I don’t feel utilized or valued or part of the team.It’s really taken a toll on my confidence

SM asked us to shifted client billing hours to non-chargeable code... Will significantly impact utilization... Sucks

At any level above Senior, how do u manage the relationship between utilization and realization, which is an inverse relationship. Seems to be either blow the budget (and write it off), or eat a lot of time.

Just checking YTD peer utilization rate and it's less than 50%. Deal market is really slowing down..

During initial onboarding with the firm, does the first week or so count towards utilization or is there somewhat of a grace period?

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

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?

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.

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

How do i see my utilization?

Had a fight with my MD or let's say more like argument. After that the next 2 months was endless nitpicking and pulling me for mistakes that aren't really in my control.

Post 3 months, I apply for a transfer. Transfer process delayed for some process reasons
No negatives/issues in my f22 feedback. Utilization above target. Way Above average
Recently fired without reason
Who should I escalate to?

PS: Ignore typos. Written in anger

Controversial question - what are some roles/functions to avoid at Google for ex-management consultants, in terms of potential under-utilization of skills and limited career progression? Common exit opps tend to be in StratOps, PMM, PgM/Solutions Consultant, roles in Sales; would anyone not recommend any of these roles?

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

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

Random partner asked a litigation-related question to a partner I frequently work with (i’m a transactional associate). My partner cc’d me and said for me to briefly look. Asked the library. They got me a great case. Sent it back. Now the random partner is asking for more cases in another circuit.

I haven’t done caselaw research since 1L and this isn’t even my practice… wtf do I do (I am fully utilized in my normal work and have a few deals closing soon…)

About to finish my first year. I’m a specialist. Only going to hit 65% of my hours (took a 4 week vacation cause of wedding/hm).

I never say no to work and i have fantastic reviews, and the head of my practice (with whom I work a lot for) has great things to say about me.

I’ve been fully utilized starting ~June, but first few months were slow. Am i fine?!

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

hey, I joined Deloitte in June 2020 as an GPS SA analyst, I just staffed on internal project only providing me adjusted utilization. Now my standard util is 40 and my adjusted is 105... and this project last in another month... by then my standard util might be 20.. will my promotion be affected by this? My target promotion year on TOD is 2022. My manager said we might sell to client and extend this project in September but nothing guaranteed.

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.

Happy Friday Everyone! How is school culture at your school this time of year?

I am about to head to a staff happy hour and I hate how sometimes it turns into a gripe fest.

I love my wife being a stay at home wife even without kids. She seems so much less stressed, does things she enjoys (like cleaning, laundry ((yes I don’t know why she likes this stuff), yoga etc). I financially support her and I feel more like a man.

Thoughts on ARKF?

Looking for 2BHK flat near Mahadevpura/Whitefield Road. Moving to Bangalore in Jan 2023. Office is on Bagmane Tech Park ORR.
Pls help and suggest any good place to stay.

Question: an employee was asked by his boss for same day turn around on responses/deliverables on a days he requested PTO. He completed the work. The manager wants to know if she can still deduct PTO time for the days requested, even though he completed work on those days. Help.

VAR is an absolute joke

If you work in PR: what is your salary and how many years of experience do you have?

Any of y’all plan to do photography full time later in your career? How are you approaching this? Im just using high consulting pay to fund my photography gear and then I’m out. :)

If you wold like some assistance with classroom management or even managing your ow children, check this out.

Anyone here with experience as a Product Manager? I’ve close to decade of consumer lending experience including Sales/Advisory, Supervisor and Underwriting. I have have been looking to pivot into a more impactful role this year. I am due for an interview for a Product Manager next week. The company ticks all my boxes but the job description a bit vague. I will be grateful if anybody willing to share what the day role looks like and what I need to look out for in an interview. Thanks. Cheers.

Heya, are there any data migration experts about, who wouldn’t mind answering some questions I have about dashboard migration (Palantir Foundry)

WhAT IS THIS COKE/PEPSI COMMERCIAL?!!! Whattttt

Anybody else also having the layoffs anxiety already ? Any update/rumours about GL ?

Has anyone been given an offer or received further movement on their application after a month or more from your last interview? Not sure if it’s odd that the company reached out after my final round interview to have a call and “discuss next steps” but then they haven’t responded to me since I’ve followed up (I’ve poked 3 times every 11 days or so but I plan to leave it be now until they respond).

Anyone build a house in NVA? We're planning to move to a bigger house in a couple of years and building is an option if it's not too expensive. Anyone got any builders or $/sq ft info? Thanks!

Is the Mt Vernon Square/Triangle a (relatively) safe area? Specifically for walking around at night from judiciary square up to L street? Thanks!

What’s the hiring market like in Texas for a 4th year investment management associate? I’m interested in Austin but understand there may be more opportunities in Houston or Dallas. Graduated with honors and on law review at a T14, if that helps at all.

If Fauci and Birx say it’s safe to vote in person, why is mail in voting so important to be rushed? Not talking absentee ballots that has a chain of custody. Georgia said over 1,000 people voted 2x in their primaries.

Does anyone have any good books or podcasts about how to develop leadership/ managing skills?

How about the accountant who was the emergency goalie last night for the Blackhawks. Wonder if he is on here 😂

What's your ideal PTO? Activity and length of time off?

For those who have taken the new CPA exams, which one took the least amount of time for you to study? I'm wondering which I should try to take before June 10. Thank you in advance for your responses.

Overall are EYs benefits comparable to PwC? I’m sure they are was just wondering if anyone knew of anything that stuck out? Does EY pay for phones?

Anyone find it impossible to move from audit to transaction services without a rating higher than 3?

All right people. LET'S FILE SOME TAX RETURNS.

Who is going to Discover in December?

What are some good personal finance books?

Any ACCA students register for an exam using the new website? No combo of dates or locations ever works under 'Add Exam'.

Considering an EY FSO Advisory Senior Consultant position in LA/SF offices. Anyone have any idea of salary ranges for such a role? I'm thinking in the 110k range.

Thanks in advance for the feedback.

Think I forgot to test an automated control...how screwed am I ?

Raises are between 7 and 15%. For just about everyone at every level at every company, depending on performance of you and your service line. You can all shut the hell up now.

I’m a senior accountant in the manufacturing industry in NYC. I am a average performer. How much should I be making? 5 years experience and CPA

In person corporate financial analyst interview questions? Suggestions on what to bring?

The partner in charge of my office had a nearly hour long conversation Tuesday with our new hire, behind closed doors. I didn’t hear yelling, but the bits I heard weren’t good. Will he be fired?

What’s the deal with work phones at KPMG? Coming from Deloitte where work phones are given.

What are you saving for?

Most of the successful people I've seen in my office are single or have no children. It seems like there is a correlation between having kids and not being a high performer. I don't think it's on