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      Wanted to love it - Anonymous employee Gates Foundation Employee Review

      3.0
      31 Jan 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Smart colleagues. Ambitious aspirations, very inspiring. Beautiful office space and very generous benefits.

      Cons

      Low salary/bonus. Highly political culture. Bureaucratic. Not performance-driven.

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      Gates Foundation Response
      8y
      It sounds like the foundation was close to being a great fit for you, but didn't fully fulfill your hopes during your short tenure. Please reach out if you have specific suggestions, in particular around being more performance-driven. chris.ernst@gatesfoundation.org

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      5.0
      24 Apr 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
      8 Jun 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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