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Gates Foundation

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3 years at Gates - Anonymous employee Gates Foundation Employee Review

4.0
17 Mar 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great mission and motivated people. Everyone is truly there because they believe in the work that the foundation is doin

Cons

It is a difficult place to have a career. Promotions are rare. The skills you learn aren't necessarily transferrable to other companies.

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5.0
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Pros

Everyone is aligned to the mission. Fantastic benefits.

Cons

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3.0
8 June 2026
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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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