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Gates Foundation

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Massive egos get in the way of the mission - Senior Communications Officer Gates Foundation Employee Review

1.0
Jun 4, 2014
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Pros

Worked on an amazing, cross-disciplinary agile team of very smart individuals. Lots of opportunities for learning. Experience looked great on a resume.

Cons

Massive egos get in the way of the wonderful mission. Back-stabbing co-workers fight and claw their way to the top. Employees are paralysed when it comes to decision making.

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Pros

Everyone is aligned to the mission. Fantastic benefits.

Cons

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Pros

Mission-based work Diverse, passionate employee base Healthcare benefit Parental leave and support Unlimited PTO

Cons

Poor work-life balance Perfectionist culture Unreasonable expectations with working hours High levels of burnout Retaliation for setting boundaries with working hours Culture resistant to prioritization of work

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