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- "There's no clear career path and managers aren't required to have set metrics for subordinates." (in 9 reviews)
- "There’s is no career progression plan, the company requires you to look around the business and communicate upwards a desire to move into new areas, or even spot opportunities that the business can move into that we don’t even have yet." (in 4 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 4 reviews)
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- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★Featured Review
Pros
Leadership at the company is very open to chatting with new employees. The company works to value the employees just as much as members.
Cons
If you don’t like business being directly impacted by the market, you might now like it. I honestly don’t think that’s a big deal because as we are learning so many companies are greatly impacted by the economic condition.
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Great Company That Pays The Best And Expects The Best Back
May 12, 2023 - Marketing Director in Alexandria, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great team culture Fun, exciting, innovative spirit Fantastic benefits Great management communications If you are on the fence about joinging this company then I strongly recommend joining The Motley Fool
Cons
Non come to mind to share.
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
A Cautionary Tale: Toxicity Lurks Behind the Facade
May 25, 2023 - Anonymous EmployeeRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Benefits are good, that's it.
Cons
Working at The Motley Fool has been an eye-opening experience, revealing a toxic work environment hidden beneath a facade of friendliness. The leadership's gaslighting, false narratives, and relentless micromanagement have created a detrimental atmosphere that hinders professional growth and well-being. Behind The Motley Fool's seemingly positive image lies a leadership team that excels at pretending to be nice while engaging in manipulative behavior. Gaslighting is rampant within the organization. Everyone has to pretend everything is great amazing to keep the facade going. The Motley Fool's toxic environment extends beyond false narratives and gaslighting. The leadership's obsession with micromanagement hampers productivity and employee morale. Instead of fostering collaboration and open communication, the company thrives on an atmosphere of control and constant scrutiny. Attempts to voice concerns or offer constructive feedback are met with defensiveness, dismissal, or even retaliation. The lack of accountability and empathy from the leadership further exacerbates the toxic work culture, leaving employees feeling trapped and undervalued. Choose an organization that respects and empowers its workforce, as your happiness and career prospects should not be sacrificed for the sake of a toxic workplace.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Pros
The company offers great benefits, good wages, solid work-life balance, and allows their employees to basically work from anywhere. TMF is currently on the precipice of some major innovation and has been encouraging all employees to learn new skills - whether their taught internally or externally. TMF has a motivating purpose and is the right company for anyone who loves investing and business. I love the people I work with!
Cons
Like most remote companies, communication can be challenging, but the company does a good job of using all channels to communicate important information. We rely a lot on messaging tools like Slack which can make conversations quick and easy, but without the necessary context at times. However, video conferencing like Zoom makes it easy to immediately clarify anything that may have been misunderstood. Additionally, TMF went from in-office to fully remote over these last 3 years so it seems like our culture is adjusting to the new workplace environment. TMF doesn't have linear career journeys; it's more like a jungle gym where the more you move to different areas of the business, the better your understanding of the business and better exposure for different opportunities. If you're motivated, curious, and open to new things, then TMF might be good for you, but if you're looking for the corporate track and a clear path, then TMF might not be for you. If you're just getting started, especially remotely, it's really important to make friends -- it can make or break your experience -- but most people are friendly and willing to help new employees figure out the ropes.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Yes, the benefits are totally okay.
Cons
A couple of years ago this company was a place with some amount of compassion (even though the extent was often exaggerated). This has utterly changed. There is inhumane treatment of employees everywhere you turn. They are pretty good at hiding it, so the real extent must be way greater than any one employee could attest to. What makes it so much worse is the insistence of leadership and management that they actually care about employees. They do not.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
A Mirage of a Dream Job Turned Nightmare
May 26, 2023 - Money ManagementRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
The Motley Fool presents a tantalizing front: they advertise themselves as a mission-driven, fun-loving workplace. New hires are typically enticed by the promises of a dynamic, progressive environment.
Cons
After a year of being with the company, one begins to see the stark differences between the glossy promises and grim reality. The main issues revolve around incompetent management, excessive favoritism, lack of career growth and direction, and stringent micromanagement. The turnover rate is high - many employees leave within their first 1-2 years, feeling disillusioned and unsatisfied. Those who do choose to stay tend to be "the favorites", who get raises even in the midst of budget cuts, take advantage of the company's five-month parental leave on top of the unlimited PTO, and keep their dissatisfaction quiet. Management positions seem to be filled from this pool of favorites. Unfortunately, these individuals lack the necessary leadership training and are incapable of leading a team or inspiring their subordinates. It's a commonly held belief that people leave bosses, not companies. In the case of The Motley Fool, it holds true. The culture of the company is rife with conflicts and issues. Even though the company encourages open communication, raising your voice against the prevailing issues appears to be career suicide. Retaliation and gaslighting are all too common here. If you dare to raise concerns against "the favorites", you may find yourself denied a raise, promotion, or even worse, faced with termination. While the Motley Fool has potential to be a great workplace, it is currently a long way from living up to its promises. Unless drastic changes are made, the company is bound to lose valuable talent and foster a toxic work environment.
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Struggling through
May 10, 2023 - Administrative in Alexandria, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Definitely cares about employees and customers.
Cons
A lot of chaos, going in 20 different directions at once and often ending up in the same place.
- Current Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
They give employees some semi decent flexibility.
Cons
Where to begin? It's been so scary lately to be an employee at this company. Middle managers are using mind-bogglingly weird and aggressive methods to keep everyone silent. But there are so many problems that need to be talked about.
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Excellent Company
May 1, 2023 - Anonymous Employee in Arlington, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Fair pay, employee centered, good benefits, great culture
Cons
Can feel chaotic, a lot of shifts in organization and leadership
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
People here care for each other and the products we offer to customers. Being around people who care so much makes work light. The level of empathy for employees and customers is heart warming. There is a strong company culture that has carried the company through many years and market turns.
Cons
Change is a constant. Be prepared for a new direction each year. It can be part of the joy of work and also creates challenges.
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The Motley Fool has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 357 reviews left anonymously by employees. 53% of employees would recommend working at The Motley Fool to a friend and 41% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -15% over the last 12 months.
53% of The Motley Fool employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated The Motley Fool 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.
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