Too many leeches (over paid staff) - Anonymous employee Jefferies Employee Review

1.0
23 Apr 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great if you make it into the “inner” circle.

Cons

Too many politics, too many MDs who are over paid. Lots of Sr staff who generate 0 revenue but enjoy the benefits being in the “inner” circle. Others who never reach their target budget but are still paid a high salary.

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