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Gates Foundation

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Program Officer - Program Officer Gates Foundation Employee Review

3.0
6 Jul 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Mission-driven organization, smart people, great access/opportunities to learn about different regions and organizations, and wonderful health benefits (full coverage).

Cons

Lack of transparency at the leadership level, dearth of managers who actually have the experience or desire to develop people, very hard to find career ladder opportunities.

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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 Jun 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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