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      Program Assistant Role in Global Development - Program Assistant Gates Foundation Employee Review

      3.0
      6 Aug 2016
      Program assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Amazing network, great benefits, work from home Fridays, knowledge acquisition. There are always speakers and big events going on at Gates. Attending these events was like getting a masters in topic specific public health without paying tuition. There is a lot of opportunity to learn at Gates.

      Cons

      The culture can be quite cut throat and the tension around the office can get intense. There a many systems in place that do not work effectively and hinder performance.

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      Gates Foundation Response
      9y
      Thanks so much for your review. I can understand why you were concerned about the culture and the intensity and tension you experienced which is why Sue Hellmann and the executive leadership is so focused on creating a culture of trust, respect, transparency and creating energy for our employees. I wish you well in your future endeavors.

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      5.0
      24 Apr 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
      8 June 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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