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2.0
Nov 3, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

PWI is a good place to start your career, but is not a company for long-term growth. The work/life balance is fair at best.

Cons

Seldom promotions or bonuses even if you work hard. Everything revolves around the state budget and/or blamed on it to avoid compensating deserving employees. Low morale, half of the staff is incompetent, tons of inter-office gossip and management/hr department is very unprofessional and untrustworthy. Extremely high turnover, most people who can leave have and will.

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5.0
Nov 20, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Healthy working environment, thought it varies across departments. Hybrid work structure allows for some flexibility with work and life balance. Work is meaningful and directly impactful.

Cons

At times hectic and leadership styles and effectiveness can vary from department to department. The organization is often understaffed and either work slows or staff take on some extra responsibilities. Not much opportunities for promotions.

3.0
Dec 28, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

PW pays well comparatively to most nonprofit orgs.

Cons

Mismanaged from the top down, most of leadership is out of touch with the work their teams accomplish. Poor planning leads to a never ending scramble to catch up.

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