IndependentWerewolf7's journey

I started my job at a small software implementation consulting company in April after a two-year search. Initially, I was excited about the role, especially since they advertised unlimited PTO. However, just before my planned two-week vacation, I learned they were no longer approving such time off. This was my first red flag. Additionally, I found that my responsibilities were different from what was discussed during the interview. The training I received felt rushed, and after two months, I had to attend another new hire training that contradicted much of what I had learned initially. I’m also expected to achieve around 85% billable utilization right away, but I'm only scheduled for about 12 billable hours per week. When I ask how to meet these metrics, I'm told not to worry since I'm new, but this leaves me confused. Communication within the team is poor, and I'm often left to figure things out on my own. I've noticed that project leads don't provide adequate explanations for tasks, and I often have to seek help from our trainer, who tells me I should have known the information was documented somewhere—only to find it was on the lead's personal OneDrive. Moreover, the company culture seems to demand long hours, with most employees working over 60 hours a week, despite being hourly. I also learned from a retiring employee that he advised me to leave while I still can, although he told his son that the company is solid. I'm left wondering if these are just typical challenges in consulting or if they signal deeper issues within the organization. At what point should I consider looking for a new opportunity instead of trying to stick it out?