Question 1

Does The Motley Fool pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Motley Fool employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Motley Fool. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

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How satisfied are employees working at The Motley Fool?

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13% of The Motley Fool employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated The Motley Fool 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.1 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Motley Fool?

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Freelance Writer (16), Contractor (13), Analyst (12), Intern (12), Contract Writer (8), Software Engineer (8), Investment Analyst (7), Content Writer (6), Software Developer (6), Contributor (5), Editor (5), Individual Contributor (5), Investment Writer (5), Writer (5), Developer (4)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at The Motley Fool according to real employee reviews?

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"Great people amongst the rank and file employees" ((in 64 reviews)); "And the benefits were great." ((in 51 reviews)); "The people and the culture are great." ((in 31 reviews)); "3. Good pay" ((in 22 reviews)); "Good work life balance and stmosphere" ((in 17 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at The Motley Fool according to real employee reviews?

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"Chaotic career paths is the norm" ((in 12 reviews)); "Senior leadership is more concerned with being the smartest person in the room than actually achieving anything" ((in 10 reviews)); "Most leaders spend most of their emotional energy "protecting",  "blocking", or "shielding" their direct reports from the vacillating whims of a passionate and disconnected CEO and leadership team." ((in 8 reviews)); "Low salaries." ((in 7 reviews)); "If you are good at your job better pray that your manager is one of the “in” crowd and is actually asked for their opinion about you." ((in 7 reviews))

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What are employees saying about The Motley Fool layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The Motley Fool layoffs and their outlook for job security at The Motley Fool in 2026.

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What are the top reviewed The Motley Fool locations?

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