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      Not for everyone - Senior Program Assistant Gates Foundation Employee Review

      4.0
      Mar 4, 2016
      Senior program assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You have the opportunity to be a part of doing something positive in the world and to meet some terrific people.

      Cons

      It can feel like working for a behemoth and decision-making is confusing and often senseless, even on small teams.

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      Thanks so much for your review. I apologize for the tardiness of my response. As you know, we are working hard on making improvements around process and decision making.

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      5.0
      Apr 24, 2026
      Senior program officer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Everyone is aligned to the mission. Fantastic benefits.

      Cons

      These could be pros for some but travel and ambiguity are things to deal with

      3.0
      Jun 8, 2026
      Program manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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