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I used to work for a consulting firm that had a utilization rate of 96%. I took a job outside of consulting about a year ago (nothing to do with my consulting job, had to for outside reasons). I’m thinking of going back to consulting, but I’m worried about having a crazy high UT goal like I did before. From what I’ve heard most places don’t have UT goals in the 90s. Is this accurate for most consulting firms? TYIA

Hi everyone, I would really appreciate some advice. I began working for the DOT about a year ago. Recently, an opportunity began to present itself to go back to consulting. There is no formal offer; however, I think if I say yes I’m absolutely interested in going back to consulting I think there would be a job offer.

I’m not sure if I’m jumping ship too early from working at the DOT or if working for only a year somewhere would look bad in the future. I’m not sure I want to be in transportation and only do transportation work the rest of my career. It’s still a good job here and I only work 40 hours a week versus the 45-50 hours a week at my last job. The company I’m speaking to sounds like they have good work life balance and let people work 40 hours if they want (but probably won’t move up like other people) to care for their children and have more life outside of work.

I can give more information if anyone needs. TYIA