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Gates Foundation

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A place to do great work but may not be the greatest place to work - Anonymous employee Gates Foundation Employee Review

3.0
May 7, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

With the kind of resources in terms of money, access and influence, BMGF is one of the very few not-for-profit organizations where you can do some real great and impactful work

Cons

It is a highly political and hierarchical place

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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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