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Gates Foundation

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Amazing talent, chaotic people management - Strategy, Planning and Management Officer Gates Foundation Employee Review

3.0
28 Sept 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Work with world class visionaries and experts on pressing problems; strategic thinking is best in class.

Cons

Lots of pockets of toxic culture with unclear goals, lack of accountability, and silos. Extremely political.

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5.0
24 Apr 2026
Recommend
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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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