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Wonderful mission - Anonymous employee Gates Foundation Employee Review

5.0
4 Oct 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I was there during a challenging time in IT. The CIO who was hired was a bully and very challenging. But she is gone now, and it has returned to being a great place to work. Smart, dedicated people with a mission that can't be beat.

Cons

There are limited opportunities for growth within IT as most of IT is outsourced. But as long as you're comfortable with that it is fine.

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5.0
24 Apr 2026
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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

2.0
12 Apr 2026
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Pros

Benefits, Resources (IT, budgets, facilities).Employees perks are embarrassingly privileged when you consider the focus of the foundation.

Cons

Poor leadership that favors group think over competency. Very much a case of emperor’s new clothes across the board. Lack of accountability means goals just change and poor leaders remain in place. The waste and lack of fiscal responsibility is embarrassing and perpetuates laziness and a lack of innovation. There is a lot of discussion about culture and creating a supportive work culture but it falls well short. Am overall very, very disappointed in what had the potential to be so impactful but will fall short. If you want to contribute your talents to an organization that is truly invested in making the world a better place, consider other options, I know I am.

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