What is your firms denominator for utilization? Is it 40 hours? 45hours? 50 hours?

Anyone leave Deloitte for Booz Allen? Thoughts or experiences? Utilization and compliance are absolutely doing my head in.

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

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.

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 ???

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

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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?

Bain fish, does anyone know how utilization in North America is trending for this year?

Has anyone gone into YE with lower than the target utilization? I have about 2 months worth of PTO and trainings this year but want to know how a low utilization will affect my YE rating

Got offer from BCG for ECT. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalist track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/ guidance appreciated!
I am not super keen to become a partner (selling) and main reason to join will be working with different clients, smart talented people and a good brand. End goal (at the moment atleast) is to stay for few years and return to the industry. 15 YOE

On the bench for a week or so before start of new project. Do I take PTO or just bill GAA. Any advice on managing utilization?

I just found out that people bill more than 8 hours in a day to help with utilization (ie. submitting 8.5 or 9 hours as a standard day). Is this common practice?

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!

Is there a special title at your company for a Project Manager that works on product development and not an IT project manager?

An example might include launching a new product from conception through form writing, rating, filing, programming, training, and implementation, or the transfer of products from an acquisitions writing company to ours.

Interviewing for FAANG job requiring some SQL experience. I have used it at work but in pretty basic ways, what would interview questions on it look like?

Can we please be done with vertical video? It’s completely opposite the human field of view, looks horrible, no camera other than a cell phone shoots it. Seriously dreading IGTV.

What's the perception of BBDO NY these days? Still good?

BlockFi “potential bankruptcy” victim here… I feel terrible with thousands of $ locked away. Advised a relative to do the same a while back as things were looking good for a while. What are everyone’s thoughts? Are we totally shit out of luck?

Welcome! Hopefully this is a good space for professionals working in the mental health sector to make connections and feel connected. This is a safe space, so feel free to talk about difficult situations and bounce ideas off others. Dude to the nature of this profession, there may be uncomfortable topics discussed in this forum.

Hi Fishes ! Just wanted to check if any body knows about CTC range for FP&A (Finance) at Boeing with experience of 7 years ?

Keep those resolutions going 💪🏼

Wow. I finally got a standing desk and it is LIFE changing 🫶

Anyone looking to case in the next few days?

Do they still have HC if it’s a specific job role? Or does it get skipped

Is this the right time to buy a house as a primary residence. Everything is above listing price and going up on a weekly basis. What is your recommendation, be on rent for another year or two till the time property price go down or buy a house and save money on rent. Aprox budget is $500k and renting a house for 2200k per month as of now.

Can I afford a $1.5M primary residence with a ~$9,000 monthly payment after 20% down if my household monthly take home is ~$25,000 (with another $50k in annual bonus)? No debt other than monthly credit card bills. Am I being irresponsible? Will I struggle month to month?

What happens when someone sign an offer letter and decide not to join for some reason like joining a diff company?

Ladies any recommendation for lash extension in Boston?

Help needed!! I have 4 years of IT sourcing experience and I am looking for a contract position $60/hr min sourcing Corporate or IT. Does anyone know of any fully remote opportunities you can forward me? I currently work at a great company, but my contract is ending soon and I’ve been with them for a while and I think it’s time for leave for more competitive pay. I’m looking for a flexible schedule and a healthy, non-micromanaging environment. Please let me know if any recommendations!

How is job security in NielsenIQ in recession time ? Please comment if any idea

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

How soon/often do you follow up with a partner or MD that you’re trying to network with after sending the first introduction email and receiving no reply? Assuming they’re pretty busy on average.

Serious question: Sheraton cancelled my reservation and I was stranded for a night last night. Called CS and my useless ambassador and they cant help and “sorry”. How do I escalate this?

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

Any recommendations for resume templates?

Hi 🐟!! How many have been using a standing desk during this time? Are you able to stand the majority of the day? Has it helped with concentration? Thanks!

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

Anyone else decline Green Choice? I've realized the points aren't worthy a clean room.

Thoughts on hook and Albert travel bags

Walking up to the client site looking like Elle woods today. 💁🏼💗

It’s been 9 weeks since I had to go to bed on Sunday nights with 4AM alarms, one of my far and few happy moments in these uncertain times..

Any issues at Logan this morning?

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

Anyone here work for PwC Seattle? How's the culture? Good people? Do people travel much, or is it mostly local work? I'm an intern who received an offer elsewhere but considering asking for there.

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!

I love it when you are given the illusion of choice 😂

Love the discussions on here especially w the perspective that anonymity gives us the opportunity to voice extreme positions and polarizing disagreements that may not have been said in normal settings

Owe ~$4,500 in taxes for 2020. Anything I can do to reduce this amount? Going to contribute some extra money to 401k to get me to 19,500 for the year. Anything else?

View from the wing. I’m going to start taking photos and make a scrapbook for when these days are behind me. Just FYI, I guess.