Culture in Decline - Graphic Designer Fanatics Employee Review

2.0
14 Aug 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great leagues to work with (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB etc) Located in a super fun city to live in Good entry level job

Cons

• Extreme lack of diversity, across the board but particularly in management • Stagnate pay/little upward mobility They squeeze you- the company grows by acquiring other businesses or licenses which adds profits but creates an enormous amount of work. They don't hire new employees to execute the new projects and expect the existing employees to do more and more with no raises or promotions in sight. To make things even worse, if they're underperforming financially that year they'll actually prune and layoff a few people to hit their target. Every 8 months or so you have to fear for your job and are expected to feel good and that you're valued because you "survived" the latest round of layoffs-meanwhile now you have more work to do with even less team members to help. Seems like everyone at the very top is just trying to drag the company to the IPO finish line or they're praying that Amazon or Walmart acquires the company so they don't have to do the hard work of running it. They seem uninterested in actually building a sustainable business that works for their employees and are instead just looking for the exit sign that allows the top brass to cash out big and move on to their next C level position. Current employees will read this and wonder "where's the lie?"...

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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
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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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