Great Mission, Nice People - Anonymous employee Oxfam Employee Review

3.0
19 Sept 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Oxfam has a great mission and you'll work with some nice people. The salaries for some roles are very competitive relative to other non-profits. They offer generous time off benefits.

Cons

Some positions appear to be at a high risk for burnout judging by the amount of turnover. There is generally a lack of opportunity for career growth and it's best to consider roles here as temporary gigs.

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Pros

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Cons

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