What was once a place for a career is now just a stop over - Anonymous employee Fanatics Employee Review

2.0
Mar 20, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Growth potential for the company, due to the current deals they are inking with the leagues and pro teams, long term contracts (10+ years) ensures a continued steady revenue stream, which currently is $1B+. Flex hours, casual dress, and working in the sports world are nice. But thats where the pros stop.

Cons

Management, never available and never there for you. They are also nearly all in San Francisco, which is where the company sees their future, not Jacksonville. Aside from contracting most of the work out, they poach from eBay and Amazon. All new C-level members, who have pushed out the people under the original CEO, have brought in their own people. Which leaves no room for growth. They are trying to get the company ready to go public (main reason why all the new C-level people are here, cash out potential) so it's all about EBITA, so they are crunching everywhere...except for the $0.5M Super Bowl party the execs threw (employees not invited), they even had Wiz Khalifa performed.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Part of Fanatics Betting and Gaming -Work/Life Balance: managers really stress keeping good work/life balance. When I told mine that I had to work a couple extra hours to finish something before a sprint they told me to take another couple hours off during the next week or so. Also, half-day Fridays in the summer! -Remote work. -Smart, driven developers. -Good benefits package.

Cons

-A bit of a start-up nature causes some odd, sporadic development blockers. Not a big enough deal, but can be an annoyance.

5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

This is specifically for Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), as I can't speak on the other lines of business. - autonomous work with the freedom to really put your stamp on projects - minimal red tape, allowing you to execute and move swiftly - full remote culture, with the expectation to respect employee calendars - stability- the company is careful not to overhire and retain its employees - the people- despite being remote, I feel close to my team and work around people who really believe in the mission and products we provide

Cons

- Remote work is not for everyone. If you aren't letting management know what you are working on, it can sometimes slip through the cracks. - Full autonomy is a double edge sword. It's fantastic for those who feel like their work is often hindered by unnecessary red tape, but it can be a struggle for those who work better with a set structure and routine. - Technology has been improving and the commitment to leveraging AI tools is encouraging, but there is still a bit of manual work still that can lead to human error. - benefits and pay are fair here, but you have to dig a bit to fully utilize all the benefits we have.

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