What is your utilization goal? Firm, LoS, level?

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Dont care, I dont try to reach it

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Digital accelerator 15-20%

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Such a BS metric. Work enough so that the project gets done. I’ve seen people work just for the sake of charging hours and it’s not pretty

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0% is ideal for me...idk if that’s okay w my firm

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It’s high 80s, audit staff. Jokes on them though because the higher my utilization goes, the higher my likelihood of quitting

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EY Tax - 95% for Staff

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80%
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EY Tax FSO - 99%

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It’s meaningless, unless they allow us to charge our actual hours...

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GPS Advisory, 90% (up from 87.5% last year). Irritating on capped and/or inflexible federal assignments.

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Total hour goals too? Thanks for all of the replies!

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PwC OP if you’re in assurance you know there’s a placemat with exact guidelines for each level associate to director...

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Staff 2, 30% utilization. Work plenty - incredibly dumb metric

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73%, senior manager, SALT

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87ish% DHG, Risk Advisory, Manager

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EY Tax-100% we have ridiculous meetings every week with the scheduling manager to keep us accountable too. Partner attends. Worst 30 mins of my week.

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35 billable a week. TMC

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Over 9000! - Z Warriors, Goku, Super Saiyan

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PCS tax, Off busy season 80% in busy season 175%

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EY 4- Are you just not charging your time?

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Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

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What are the consequences for not hitting your utilization target?

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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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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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What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

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I’m an occupational therapist looking to transition out of traditional OT. I would like to get a remote position in Utilization Review or Appeals/Denials. I also recently got a data analytics certificate so would be open to healthcare analytics. Anyone know a resource or looking to hire for these?

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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?

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

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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.

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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?

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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

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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…)

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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!

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

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Does anyone else think Rolex should put display backs on their Datejust?

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Does Next Gen issue a formal report for PGS testing results? I had my embryos tested and my clinic just told me which were normal and abnormal. No other info on embryos ratings, etc. they could have not even sent it in for all I know!
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Hi all, I have about 7 years of professional experience but only one year as a Customer Success Manager. I work on mid market accounts currently. I love my job, but would prefer to support a more robust platform that will allow me to add more value for my customers.

I’d appreciate your thoughts on what compensation you might expect for a CSM transitioning to a new company with one year of experience.

To clarify, I don’t have an offer yet, I’m just looking to make a move.

Thank you!

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Hi,
I got an offer from
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Wipro

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I applied for a post of Test Automation Engineer in UBS, Pune. What salary can I expect?
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Does the current GSAP agreement say that if you intern at another consulting company it 100% certain that sponsorship is lost? Or does it say “may” impact sponsorship?

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When our Q2 internal sign off was at 10 am yet our client still hasn't given us the work papers we need to complete anything 🙄

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Found out today I was denied a potential job because the CEO and CFO had some argument with one of our partners and won’t deal with anyone from our firm. 😒

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