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3.6
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Found 250 of over 366 reviews

3.6
59%
Recommend to a Friend
59%
Approve of CEO
The Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner
Tom Gardner
177 Ratings

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Pros
  • "Founders Tom and David Gardner are great people to work with for life.(in 51 reviews)
  • "Awesome benefits and great people.(in 30 reviews)
  • "The people and the culture are great.(in 24 reviews)
  • "3. Good pay(in 12 reviews)
  • "6. Great Management(in 11 reviews)
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    1. 5.0
      Nov 15, 2023
      Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee, more than 3 years
      Alexandria, VA
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      amazing work life balance truly value customers and employees

      Cons

      Chaotic career paths is the norm

      1. 4.0
        Nov 22, 2023
        Full Stack Developer
        Current Employee
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        Unlimited vacation policy, flexible working hours, interesting problems, incredibly smart colleagues, usually very empathetic management,

        Cons

        Currently unrealistic expectations in a down market. Divided workforce. There appears to be a noticeable "management versus employees" mindset, contributing to an overwhelming atmosphere for everyone involved. Lower Pay

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        1. 5.0
          Oct 20, 2023
          Anonymous Employee
          Current Employee, more than 3 years
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          Great culture, thoughtful CEO. Good opportunities for internal networking. Pay is reasonable considering the flexibility/work-life-balance and benefits. I don't hate my job (in fact I enjoy it), which is rare for my particular field - and I'd much rather be working here than for other more corperate-y employers in my field. Some of the recent 1 star reviews are straight up bizarre and seem almost fake - "super scary" ?! What? Someone must have an axe to grind.

          Cons

          Wish there was more structure and organization - both have fallen off since the company went remote-first. Would also be great if performance-based bonuses were included in compensation.

          2
          1. 5.0
            Oct 20, 2023
            Software Developer
            Current Employee, more than 3 years
            Washington, DC
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            Set your own hours, great benefits, always learning something new, stock. Challenging tech.

            Cons

            Old guard are stubborn, gosipy and unproductive drags productivity down. They’re pushing this culture stuff so much, it’s wasting our time and honestly, it's not even motivating.

            1. 5.0
              Feb 16, 2023
              Anonymous Employee
              Current Employee, more than 10 years
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              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.

              3
              1. 5.0
                Sep 27, 2023
                Bureau Chief
                Current Employee
                Alexandria, VA
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                I love working here, the people are fabulous.

                Cons

                Would love to be paid more, of course!

                1
                1. 1.0
                  May 25, 2023
                  Anonymous Employee
                  Current Employee, more than 5 years
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  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.

                  23
                  1. 1.0
                    Oct 3, 2023
                    Anonymous Employee
                    Current Employee
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    Flexible schedule. Decent benefits package.

                    Cons

                    Low pay when compared to rest of market. Leadership only seems to care about some teams, while others don't seem to exist. Especially when it comes to growth, development and how all teams fit into the company's future "roadmap". There's a lack of proper order and structure, with priorities changing so frequently it's almost impossible to find the time to efficiently scale up. Opportunities to advance are non-existent.

                    8
                    1. 4.0
                      Jun 26, 2023
                      VP-Business Intelligence
                      Former Employee
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      Benefits, People, Flexibility, career variety

                      Cons

                      Strategy, Customer Experience, Org structure

                      8
                      1. 5.0
                        Jul 12, 2023
                        Customer Service Representative (CSR)
                        Current Employee
                        Alexandria, VA
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        Benefits Salary Culture Workload Work life balance

                        Cons

                        Down markets and inflation have an impact on membership

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