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Gates Foundation

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Amazing opportunities while also juggling tiring internal churn - Deputy Director Gates Foundation Employee Review

4.0
May 19, 2025
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Pros

Imagine working somewhere where there are resources to do almost anything you can think of, if you can make the case for it. You will have huge learning opportunities to better understand some of the largest issues facing the world.

Cons

Management is constantly changing what is needed, when, and restructuring, leaving work stranded and adding the wrong kind of uncertainty to long-term problem solving on complex issues. Internal competition isn't sufficiently managed, leading to unnecessary conflict and strife

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5.0
Apr 24, 2026
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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
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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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