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World Resources Institute

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Don't look for growth here, but expect to learn a lot - good and bad. - Anonymous employee World Resources Institute Employee Review

2.0
Feb 4, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some of the people at WRI have a genuine and sincere passion for the work they do. They respect themselves, respect others, and don't look down on anyone else, no matter what job title the person holds. They are driven to save this planet and are a pleasure to work with. Absorb as much knowledge as you can (I've met some of the most brilliant people here), avoid the office politics and cliques, and plan to reasonably move on within 1-2 years for greener pastures.

Cons

HR (as mentioned by many other reviewers) is often in cahoots with corrupt management - toxic and abusive managers should never, ever be allowed to treat their staff the way I and others have been treated and get away with it. Don't expect growth at this organization, and when you do, be prepared for gaslighting and dismissive attitudes all around. If you complain to HR, they pretty much nod and smile, and take the side of management anyway. WASTE OF TIME, that HR department.

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Cons

Resource constraints affecting efficiency: working with limited staffing and budgets sometimes made it challenging to execute projects efficiently Compensation compared to the private sector: salaries are noticeably lower than for private-sector roles, which is especially challenging in a city like NYC. Project direction influenced by funding priorities: I noticed that donor and grant priorities often shaped the direction of projects. Career progression tied to funding cycles: advancement opportunities often depended on program funding rather than purely on performance.

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