Huge Potential- equally huge failure... repeatedly. - Anonymous employee Fanatics Employee Review

2.0
26 Apr 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Sports, sports gear, exciting playoff tracking, exciting growth opportunity (for the company anyway...)... Non-traditional retailer.

Cons

Work-Life balance is a joke, you will be asked to dig deeper and work harder and smarter when the reality is, the work you will end up doing should be split easily between you and likely 2 more people that will probably not be hired. Non-traditional retailer- while it is also a plus bc you aren't constrained... it's also a huge negative because no one follows any kind of process that is consistent and will push the vendors/supply chain to provide better product, on time, that is the caliber of what fans want. The disconnect between the corporate senior leadership teams, and the operations teams is an every widening gap that has become nasty and combative and has created a hostile work environment across divisions and throughout multiple Fanatics offices, warehouses and production facilities. The problems are pervasive and turnover will continue to be an issue as employees slowly but surely reach burnout and determine that risking homelessness and being unemployed is a better option than continuing to go to work only to feel unfulfilled, angry, stressed, degraded, demeaned and unappreciated.

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5.0
30 June 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
26 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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