IMF Work Enviroment - Economist IMF Employee Review

2.0
Mar 12, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people Great if you're looking for applied macroeconomics work Lots of opportunity for training 30 vacation

Cons

Workers feeling disrespected Intense working hours Never ending circle of deadlines Hostility Mobbing people Work life balance is a myth here Little career growth, if not a Ph.D Very hierarchical Too bureaucratic Lack of leadership It became a women institution

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5.0
Jul 25, 2026
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Pros

Work life balance and a lot of training opportunities

Cons

There is no career ladder for RAs.

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.

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