There is too much bureaucracy. - Anonymous employee World Bank Group Employee Review

4.0
22 Nov 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

work-life balance is good; annual leave; flexible in terms of connecting with people

Cons

slow-paced; bureaucracy; inefficient in getting problems solved

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