Pros
I don't know of any other company, especially in the financial services industry, that offers such great work-life balance. If that's your priority, this is the place for you. Pros: Excellent work-life balance (reasonable work hours, vacation, sabbatical) Excellent benefits (health insurance, 401k) Interesting work Not stressful Respectful, diverse, all-inclusive culture
Cons
Compared with other companies that make you work 14-16 hours a day and pay you for it, Morningstar's compensation leaves a little bit to be desired. If you're young and hungry and you want to advance quickly and increase your salary quickly, this is not the place for you. Cons: Monetary compensation (salary) below market. They will counteract this by saying that "total compensation" (including benefits, etc.) is aligned with the market, and there is some truth to that. But if you're in finance to make a lot of money, you'd probably be better off at a bank or asset manager. You'll make double the money, but then again, you'll work double the hours, too. My conclusion: this is the perfect place for me, but I understand why it may not be such a good fit for others.