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Great place to work if money is not an issue - Anonymous employee World Resources Institute Employee Review

2.0
11 Feb 2010
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Pros

- Highly qualified, diverse and well educated colleagues are the norm at WRI - There is a good amount of interaction with decision makers external to the organization - Friendly, laid-back office environment

Cons

- Compensation is extremely low - High turnover rate means colleagues circulate through the Institute regularly - Somewhat disorganized administratively - Very limited interaction between individuals who work in different programs

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Cons

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Pros

Mission-driven work - Smart , friendly and passionate colleagues - Global impact - Collaborative culture - Strong reputation — Flexible / progressive work environment - Innovation-oriented Diverse international perspective A leadership that cares: the global leadership stepped in when U.S. funding was unexpectedly canceled, providing financial support for several programs for a few months to give teams time to secure new funding sources.

Cons

Resource constraints affecting efficiency: working with limited staffing and budgets sometimes made it challenging to execute projects efficiently Compensation compared to the private sector: salaries are noticeably lower than for private-sector roles, which is especially challenging in a city like NYC. Project direction influenced by funding priorities: I noticed that donor and grant priorities often shaped the direction of projects. Career progression tied to funding cycles: advancement opportunities often depended on program funding rather than purely on performance.

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