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Jason Robins
54 Ratings
Pros
The people are great to work with (in 7 reviews)
Gained valuable experience analyzing data in an awesome work environment (in 11 reviews)
Cons
There's nothing that comes to mind (in 3 reviews)
Lots of SUPER passionate people who live and breath fantasy sports so there was very little work/life balance since fantasy sports never really sleeps (in 3 reviews)
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"Great Employer!"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at DraftKings full-time (More than a year)
Pros
I absolutely loved working for the company!
Cons
There are no cons. The company is incredible!
DraftKings 2017-06-05 08:33 PDT![DraftKings Logo]()
"Fun but no work/life balance"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at DraftKings full-time
Pros
Unlimited snacks, beer, and coffee (including cold brew!). Free catered snack on Friday afternoons, which was always way more food than people. Lots of SUPER passionate people who live and breath fantasy sports.
Cons
Lots of SUPER passionate people who live and breath fantasy sports so there was very little work/life balance since fantasy sports never really sleeps. Expectations were often very unrealistic. At times the culture felt like it was based on one upping others and collaboration was hard to come by.
Advice to Management
Find a way to set goals that are still a stretch, but a reasonable stretch and not pie in the sky. Teach your employees to respect one another and not belittle those with opinions you don't agree with.
DraftKings 2017-08-01 17:16 PDTHelpful (3)
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"Customer Experience Associate"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at DraftKings full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great Environment. Work is not difficult. Although working on Sunday is not ideal, they have RedZone playing.
Cons
No room for growth. Hours/days of the week to work are not good. Leadership is not always friendly or willing to help the appropriate way. If you make a small mistake there are some people who will care way more than they should.
Advice to Management
Be willing to help those in positions below you, even if they are in a contract position. Work as a TEAM.
DraftKings 2017-05-21 14:05 PDT![DraftKings Logo]()
"Great place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at DraftKings (Less than a year)
Pros
Beer Fridays, Encouraged to watch sports, Encouraged to try new things
Cons
Cold Weather, Sports, Mac Office, Snow
DraftKings 2017-04-11 23:20 PDTHelpful (5)
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"Amazing If You Drink The DK Kool-Aid"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at DraftKings full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Perks can be pretty cool including tickets to games and chances to meet players from time to time. 95% of the people are amazing, but there are a few individuals who lack scruples and they seem to be the ones making decisions.
The co-founders are wonderful and their vision is great.Cons
DraftKings is great while you're there and you're drinking the DK Kool-Aid, but the truth is that there is a rampant sexism/harassment problem that is continuously swept under the rug by HR. Promotions are often political and not earned. As far as compensation goes, personally I was paid at just over 50% of my market value and I know I'm far from the only one who was underpaid.
Advice to Management
Deal with your HR problems, they're out of hand.
DraftKings 2017-05-03 12:08 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Fun, Open Working Environment"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at DraftKings part-time (More than a year)
Pros
Some like to complain about the "Bro" Culture at DraftKings, but I never once saw or experienced that. DK takes care of its employees and is always offering opportunities to grow your career
Cons
Some of the upper management employees simply will not accept when they're wrong.
DraftKings 2017-03-10 13:36 PST![DraftKings Logo]()
"A+ Work Environment"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at DraftKings full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Very fun culture to be a part of
Care about employees
Great benefitsCons
Nothing that comes to mind
Advice to Management
None
DraftKings 2017-01-25 09:36 PST![DraftKings Logo]()
"Fast-paced and fun environment!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at DraftKings full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Treats employees very well, fun/ collaborative work environment, lots of perks, a solid place to work. Still has the start up feel, but becoming more developed!
Cons
Work/life balance is not great, hours can be strenuous and it is difficult to take time off. Otherwise a great place to be.
Advice to Management
Continue to be transparent, keep up the great work!
DraftKings 2017-01-26 14:57 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Copywriter"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at DraftKings full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Lots of autonomy, creativity, great team and great people. The people who work here are amazing people who buy in to the vision.
Cons
The site currently states $76-78K as the compensation at DK for a copywriter, and that is just not true, laughable, in fact. I ultimately had to leave because I couldn't afford to work there anymore. This is a very difficult company for any creative professional looking for fair compensation.
Advice to Management
Respect the employees who are running through walls for you, no matter how quiet they may be
DraftKings 2017-01-18 08:54 PST![DraftKings Logo]()
"Stimulating work environment"
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Neutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at DraftKings full-time
Pros
They give you a lot of autonomy and the work is fun.
Cons
Lack of direction from upper management, ups & down of a startup
Advice to Management
more communication from executives
DraftKings 2016-12-27 09:24 PST
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