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      5.0
      Apr 19, 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Powerful mission; great benefits; well-meaning leadership.

      Cons

      Constant change / re-organizations; too much "plate spinning"; prone to work/life imbalance.

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      I appreciate the call-out about "well-meaning leadership." This should be a basic standard for anyone to be in a leadership position, but all too often, can't be taken for granted these days. Also thanks for the guidance concerning support/program staff balance. -chris.ernst@gatesfoundation.org

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      5.0
      Apr 24, 2026
      Senior program officer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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
      Jun 8, 2026
      Program manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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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