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      Program Assistant - Program Assistant Gates Foundation Employee Review

      4.0
      22 Feb 2018
      Program assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great benefits and great mission.

      Cons

      Work life balance sucks , too fast paced, minimal time for reflection.

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      No doubt about it, we are a fast-paced organization. As I've personally worked in Northern California a number of years, I liken BMGF to the Silicon Valley of philanthropy. If you have any specific ideas about sucky work-life balance, send them my way. -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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