When you're at Sterne Kessler and see Suzanne from HR is also in this group. Toxic firm.

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Sterne Kessler is toxic 😭

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How is it toxic, info would be appreciated!

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Thanks for sharing, that doesn't sound good.

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Can confirm toxic. They have problems with retention because they underpay and abuse juniors. They're missing entire classes because they left after 1 year.

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