80,000 Hours
Careers at 80,000 Hours
80,000 Hours’ goal is to get talented people working on the world’s most pressing problems — we aim to be the world’s best source of support and advice for them on how to do so. That means helping people shift their careers to work on solving problems that are more important, neglected, and solvable — and to pick more promising methods for solving those problems.
We’ve had over 10 million readers on our website, have ~450,000 subscribers to our newsletter and have given 1on1 advice to over 4,000 people.
Escape's take on 80,000 Hours
It’s no secret that the world is facing some major challenges – from climate change to global health issues. 80000 Hours believe that if you want to make a real difference in the world, it’s not enough to just be passionate about the problem at hand. They believe you also need to have a strong understanding of the evidence and a well-reasoned approach to figuring out how you can make the most difference. That’s where they come in. Their career advice helps people identify the most pressing global issues, where they can have the greatest impact, and then gives them the tools and support to make the transition into those careers. A truly unique mission, that is putting a whole load of impact-driven professionals out into the world.
Behind the scenes
Benefits & progressive ways of working
🌍 Flexible working
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Working hours
Flex hours -
Nomad friendly
UK - remote
🕰 Working hours & Paid time off
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Enhanced holidays
25-30 days holiday
💷 Financial benefits
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Enhanced pension
>8%+ Pension
🧘 Health & Wellbeing benefits
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Gym budget
Gym membership included -
Private health care
Private healthcare cover -
Mental health fund
Mental health budget > £50 / month
👶 Family benefits
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Maternity policy
Enhanced maternity -
Paternity policy
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Enhanced childcare payments
Enhanced childcare contribution
🧰 General benefits
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Visa
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Flexi budget
Flexible budget -
Food
Free breakfast & Lunch -
Learning budget
Learning budget