Interesting work, great colleagues, but overly bureaucratic and outdated procedures and HR rules bring everyone down - Economist IMF Employee Review

2.0
Jul 15, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and salary. Work is not overly taxing.

Cons

Advancement in the organization has little to do with how well you perform your job functions. You either have to be in with the right people to move up, or wait your turn as departments are very constricted by HR rules when it comes to promotions and filling positions.

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I've been working here for about two years now. They're good people, trying to do good work.

Cons

Very low maturity in product, tech, and UX. Extremely hierarchical, to the point where it's obstructive -- but hey, that's what you get with places like these.

4.0
Jul 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good platform and exposure to macroeconomic policy

Cons

little mobility as an RA

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