When firms lay people off during difficult times (i.e. "challenging market conditions"), are you in danger if your utilization is above target?

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Low performers are generally the first to go, as expected. If deeper cuts are needed, those not adding value back to the firm would be next, thus utilization is a decent measure. With that said, if you time it wrong and end up on the bench at the wrong time but with high utilization you make yourself vulnerable

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Was the last day of my project, also was involved in a few PRD initiatives. So just always have your resume updated. Was in advisory

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I had 95% utilization and got let go

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In my experience utilization is a weird thing. Some low performers have higher utilization because they're not invited to participate in BD or other efforts...

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Sorry D1, how come? Did they give a reason? Also what level are you?

Jeez d1, what service line? Also were you on the beach at the time?

Sorry D1. Was this recent? I didn't even know of layoffs in advisory.

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