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Gates Foundation

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Not Dream-like, not the worst - Anonymous employee Gates Foundation Employee Review

3.0
May 7, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

A lot of opportunity for continuing education. Tons of amazing speakers that you could not see anywhere else. Being part of a great mission.

Cons

many poor managers. divide between program and operational staff creates a lack of respect for operational staff. lack of big picture planning. Siloed roles. Lack of interaction with cross org groups.

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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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