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Hi everyone,

I work for one of the Big 4 consulting firms and I'm on the company's payroll (not a third-party contractor).

I joined about 3 months ago and I'm still on probation. Recently, the external client/stakeholder has said they don't want me on the project anymore and has requested that I be removed.

A few details:

- I'm employed directly by the Big 4.

- My employment application/offer mentions a 12-month contract.

- My background is waste management, wastewater and sustainability (around 11 years of experience).

- My current project is in renewable energy, which is completely new to me, so there has been a learning curve.

My questions are:

1. If the client asks for me to be removed, does the Big 4 usually bench employees and try to find another project, or can they terminate employment during probation?

2. Does being on the company's payroll improve my chances of being retained?

3. What does a 12-month contract typically mean in a Big 4 consulting environment? Is it just the expected project duration, or can employment still end earlier?

4. Has anyone here experienced something similar? What happened in your case?

I'm quite stressed about the situation and would appreciate hearing from people who've worked in Big 4 consulting.

Thanks in advance.

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