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Gates Foundation

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Be flexible, change is constant. - Anonymous employee Gates Foundation Employee Review

4.0
Apr 17, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Going to work everyday is like going to school. There are so many great colleagues and experiences to learn from. It's also exciting to work towards ambitious goals.

Cons

Collaboration is hard and we can be also risk-adverse.

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Gates Foundation Response
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Thanks for your review. I appreciate your insights and hope you continue to be excited about your work.

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