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The Motley Fool reviews

2.4

13% would recommend to a friend

(303 total reviews)
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Tom Gardner

22% approve of CEO

12% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.2

Culture & values

2.1

Career opportunities

1.8

Senior management

The Motley Fool has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 303 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The The Motley Fool employee rating is 35% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

303 reviews
4.0
Nov 13, 2012

Love who I work with

Assistant
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CEO approval
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Pros

If you have an opinion, there are ample opportunities to let it be known. They have information sessions quite often that allow you to think about new or current business strategies and ways to improve our business. But most of all, they have the knack for work/family balance. "Ask, and you shall receive" is how I feel around here when it comes to what you need for your family. As long as you are doing a great job.

Cons

At times, they have strategies that are overblown and fail. I am sure this is for every company on the face of the planet.

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The Motley Fool Response
11y
It’s very rewarding to read your comments about work/family balance, as well as the feeling that your opinions are welcome. We work very hard to create an atmosphere that is receptive to ideas and opinions. And don’t worry - we’re always looking at how new strategies correspond to our purpose and values. Thanks for submitting your review!
5.0
Oct 24, 2012

Fantastic Summer Internship!!

Intern
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CEO approval
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Pros

I couldn't have asked for a better summer internship than working at The Motley Fool. Beyond the amazing work environment, the Fool made sure to involve interns in important work, to the point where I felt crucial to the business by the end of the summer. You will meet fantastic people, learn about the world of finance from a Foolish perspective, and never want your summer to end.

Cons

At times, the company could be a bit disorganized and hectic, but you get used to it.

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The Motley Fool Response
11y
We’re so thrilled that you enjoyed the internship. It’s a testament to our culture and Fool employees - they really do take time to get to know our interns and find as many real-life, meaningful experiences for them as possible. Thanks to you for spending the summer with us!
5.0
Sep 30, 2012

The Motley Fool is the bee's knees

Software developer
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CEO approval
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Pros

-It is awesome to work with so many extremely smart and talented people. A benefit of this is the tremendous amount of trust and mutual respect among coworkers. -We have an incredible mission that is easy to be passionate about and it makes the work we do seem very noble and righteous. -Our benefits listed on our culture blog pretty much speak for themselves...unlimited PTO, flexible work schedule, in-office massuise and chiropractor, and so many other things make working here a blast.

Cons

-It is easy to gain weight from all of the free food/drinks. Be wary of the "foolish 15". -Sometimes there are way too many fun things going on during periods of time when we are really busy and it activates my FOMO and stresses me out. -I sometimes wonder why I'm being paid, because I have so much fun at work. -There really isn't a very obvious or defined career path for people to take in order to get themselves promoted and moving up the corporate ladder. Everyone recognizes this though, so I assume we are working hard to fix it in some foolish and clever way.

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The Motley Fool Response
11y
We’re excited that you’re taking advantage of our benefits! We think the combination of a truly meaningful purpose, talented Fools and a great culture really can change the definition of “work.” (It’s rare that Glassdoor reviews include “have so much fun at work” in the Cons section). We recognize that our structure doesn’t tie neatly to any straightforward, ladder climbing philosophy. Being nimble and always ready for change is a big part of life here at the Fool. Thanks for your review!
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