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Gates Foundation

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Complete disconnect between what you think you'll be doing there and what you'll actually be doing there. - Anonymous employee Gates Foundation Employee Review

1.0
11 Aug 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Publicly stated mission is admirable. Good benefits. Although it seems to be changing, some in the outside world think it is a sexy place to work.

Cons

Limited professional growth opportunities. Very limited opportunities to connect to the stated mission of the organization. Weak leadership. Unreasonable and constantly changing goals and objectives. Disconnect between the nonprofit pay scale and the for profit work load. Pattern of hiring "shiny new stars" with impressive credentials and then effectively eliminating all decision making empowerment once the new hire is on board. All lives do not have equal value inside the organization. Demoralizing work environnment with continual churn.

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5.0
24 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Recommend
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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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