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Gates Foundation

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A great opportunity! - Anonymous employee Gates Foundation Employee Review

5.0
Apr 26, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting work. Intellectually stimulating. Working to make the world a better place.

Cons

Fast paced and demanding (compared to many other charities).

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Gates Foundation Response
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Thanks for this great feedback. And yes, as self-described "impatient optimists," we do have a thing about being fast-paced and demanding! -chris.ernst@gatesfoundation.org

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