Breakthrough Institute Reviews

The best way to describe the culture is elitist with sexist and racist undertones. I often felt like I was actively working to ensure POC and women were second class citizens. There is a high turnover rate, which is hidden by the fact that a few staffers have been there for 7+ years, but most people leave within a year or so. There is not a lot of accountability for senior leadership, which leads to an environment where staff often feel disrespected or devalued. Senior management will often say they value input/openness, but if you have a difference of opinion their responses are often cruel or demoralizing. Low pay.

An occasionally restrictive research environment with direction dictated by senior staff with minimal input from analysts. Slow and tedious turn around on projects. Poor management and communication leads to confusion and isolated working environment. Salary is low for the Bay Area. Flexible working hours are nice, but it means other staff are often not in the office and this hinders the ability to progress projects. Opportunity for career progression is limited owing to the small and niche nature of the organisation. High staff turnover. Most staff seem to leave within 2 - 3 years which says a lot about morale and opportunities for career progression.