Motley Fool Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Motley Fool full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Fools create their own roles focusing on areas where they can combine passion and skills. Leadership cares deeply about the people and teams. There is a strong purpose.

Cons – The pace here is very fast. People from the outside assume: Fun = Easy Going Pace. In reality, part of the fun is actually working hard at what you love.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep it up!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Motley Fool full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – You get to work with brilliant people in a collegial and collaborative atmosphere. There's a culture of innovation and hard work (which is nicely counterbalanced by a culture of fun). You'll have great work/life balance. Senior management/HR concerns themselves with recruiting the best and making sure their careers develop here, instead of enforcing inane blanket policies that make no sense. While most of your moves will be lateral here, there's room to move into roles that suit your talents and passions.

Cons – We as a company tend to focus on the new and shiny, sometimes at the expense of maintaining older projects/products. I think it's something we're continually working on as a group.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the increasing communication with employees because they really like it!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Motley Fool full-time for less than a year

Pros – Great Culture, people, free food fridge, etc.

Cons – Nothing at all, great employer

Advice to Senior Management – Keep it up!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Motley Fool full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Because of the Fools commitment to transparency and focus on developing it's employees I whole heartily believe that I have learned more here than I could ever have hoped to have absorbed from any MBA program.

Cons – The Fool doesn't suffer fools. This isn't a job you "phone in". If you are not used to bringing your A game to work then this isn't the place for you.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Motley Fool full-time for less than a year

Pros – The People, we call them Fools. Everyone here works together to accomplish The Fool's mission and have some fun while were at it. Plus we have a great office in a great location, did I mention the game room.

Cons – That I have to go home at the end of the day.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep it up, the war to balance foolishness & work is an ongoing battle.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Motley Fool full-time for more than a year

Pros – I love the responsibility and the autonomy. Creative solutions are encouraged and ambitious failures are used as building blocks. It's a supportive office environment, very collegial and friendly, and there's a great esprit de corps. Our top Fools know everyone's name and set a terrific example. Hard work pays off here and high achievers can flourish.

Cons – The pace of growth is hectic and the hours can quickly add up. Reorgs are common (but at least they're done in the spirit of getting the most out of our in-house talent). If you don't love what you do, or you're not interested in business, you may struggle here.

Advice to Senior Management – It's a great place to work, but keep checking to make sure people are keeping their heads above water.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Motley Fool full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Truly a unique culture; one without politics, empire building, finger pointing and a CYA mentality. The founders embody the core values of the organization as do 99% of the employees. IMO, the company cares about its employees and the founders took a personal interest in each and every one of their employees. I left over 10 years ago and still correspond with many of the Fools I worked with. I found it to be more than a job or part of my career. Working at The Fool, was a way of life. I was saddened to leave when I did, but the company treated me with nothing but the utmost respect as I exited.

I went to work in traditional Corporate America subsequent to leaving the Fool. I have found my experience to be quite different. Dealing with the corporate hierarchy was a challenge after being so spoiled.

Cons – At the time, the business was disorganized. It lacked the necessary rigor to be a successful business e.g. no budgets, a lack of integration between teams. My understanding is that the organization is much more focused now and has matured. They have found the balance of structure versus entrepreneurialism.

Compensation at the time was also a struggle. The Fool was not a market leader and employees sacrificed financial compensation for other factors. This could be a long term challenge.

Advice to Senior Management – You stay classy Motley Fool! My experience there was one of the most rewarding of my career. While I am sure much has changed, I am certain you are staying true to your core values.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Motley Fool full-time for more than a year

Pros – The people and the culture are great. Lots of really smart, passionate people who believe in the mission. The Motley Fool is a unique place that is truly built to last. The business model has shifted, but the culture remains the same. Very employee focused.

Cons – I didn't get to wear my Christmas tie even once.

Advice to Senior Management – Fool On! and don't ever lose what has made the Motley Fool a special company.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Motley Fool full-time for more than a year

Pros – -Managers listen to feedback.
-Constantly asked for feedback and tend to get some form of action on that feedback.
-Coworkers are the friendliest and most thankful I've ever worked with.
-I actually feel appreciated at my job.

Cons – -No Amp Energy drinks in the soda machines!

Advice to Senior Management – Keep it up! :)

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Motley Fool full-time for more than a year

Pros – Great people, great culture, and amazing benefits are all reasons to love the Fool, but I love that the Fool promotes innovation, contrary views on myriad topics, and autonomy in everyday work. When I go on vacation, I miss the Fools that I work with, and when can you say that about a place of work? I also love that the Fool promotes working hard as well as enjoying your time away from the office.

Cons – Next steps in your career aren't always laid out, but that can be a great thing, too, because you can find your own path!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company