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      I would not go back to BMGF if they paid me a million dollars/year. - Communications Officer Gates Foundation Employee Review

      2.0
      Nov 20, 2015
      Communications officer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The pay and benefits are outstanding. There is certainly a feeling of "cache" when you work at Gates, the people you meet are incredibly intelligent, the travel can be exhausting but so satisfying.

      Cons

      I would not go back to BMGF if they paid me a million dollars/year. This is an organization that is so poorly run, that wastes *unbelievable* amounts of money, that "re-orgs" departments every time someone sneezes (laying off long-term employees, moving people around like chess pieces). Top-heavy, cliques, does not care about the human beings who work there; we were all just bodies and brains to play with.

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      Gates Foundation Response
      9y
      I'm so very sorry about your experience. It looks like you were at the foundation a few years ago, and I believe that some of your feedback has been heard internally and changes are happening. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts even if they are hard to hear.

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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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