Should I worry if I'm on the bench shortly after joining MBB?

I recently joined an MBB firm, finished my first project, and now have a week with no client work or proposal assignments. Is being unstaffed this early a bad sign, or is this normal downtime I should use differently?

Ian’s Answer

Please try to enjoy this time! Soon enough you'll be on 5 back-to-back projects over 1 year without a break.I'm exaggerating but you get the point. Use this time to recharge and rest. Figure out things to make you more efficient for the next project (laptop setup, expensing system, food delivery, flights, clothes, etc.) Get yourself efficient and ready for the next push!

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Should I worry if I'm on the bench shortly after joining MBB?

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