The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports initiatives in education, world health and population, and community giving. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 10

TOTAL RATINGS: 78

CEO: Susan Desmond-Hellmann

Joining Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are rated a C+. Learn More about your managers at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation employees earn $115,365. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ranks in the Top 5% for compensation in Seattle. Learn More about Salaries at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Average Salaries at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation by Department

$150k*

Engineering

$131k*

Product

$103k*

Design

$87k*

Marketing

$71k*

Operations

$65k*

Admin

$87k*

Business Dev

$97k*

Finance

$190k

Communications

$57k*

Customer Support

$129k*

$93k*

$162k*

Legal

$171k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Learn More about Professional Development at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Do you have a mentor at work?

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Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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