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      MI is a "What the Top 3 People Think" Tank - Director Milken Institute Employee Review

      2.0
      Nov 23, 2021
      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Most junior and mid-level staff is highly qualified and passionate. Excellent travel opportunities. Dependent on Center leadership, good work/life balance. Excellent fodder for the dinner table on how mediocre white men are promoted in a patriarchal system. First-hand observances of how capitalism fosters inequity. You will understand inside jokes on shows like Succession and Billions.

      Cons

      Regardless of the facts or data, leadership at MI truly excels in sticking to whatever narrative they chose and believe in. Nepotism is rampant. Toxic people are rewarded based on looks and presentation, and rise to the top of the organization. New and creative thinking is disregarded. The ideas coming out of this "think tank" are old.

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      5.0
      Apr 17, 2026
      Senior associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great people and impactful work.

      Cons

      No cons I can think of.

      1.0
      May 21, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They pay well and thus are able to hire well qualified and capable people.

      Cons

      I worked with MCAAD, but my experience there and my perception of the Milken Institute were aligned. This was the worst career decision I have ever made and I truly regret it. Senior leadership doesn't listen or care about others' opinions. We were often told to be quiet in meetings, and to sit and let our bosses talk. Zero autonomy. Micromanaged to an extreme. Frequent layoffs. Terrible communication between departments. HR is shockingly awful and will not respond to emails, and often makes errors on your benefit allocations. Your personal time is not respected. I waited a while to write this review so it wouldn't sound too bitter, but I strongly recommend avoiding this org. Unfortunately, the mission and their public-facing reputation doesn't align with the reality of working there.

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