Look elsewhere - Software Engineer Fan TV Employee Review

2.0
Sep 11, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Office looks nice. Great compensation. The Product Manager is a reasonable person.

Cons

No headroom to grow. The computer is financially weak with a product that has to reach million of people, yet nobody knows about it. Office is too small for the number of people and has no privacy. There is nothing startup about the company except the look of the office. Company is running out of money soon without a new round of funding.

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5.0
Jan 14, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

the best part about Fanhattan is getting up everyday and working with the brightest minds in silicon valley and hollywood to invent the future. this is a great company in the making and there is a strong vibe in the office that we are all in this together. it's the perfect example of that silicon valley start-up. great perks like membership to equinox gym, catered lunches, movie nights, great 401k and health care. strong management team and leadership.

Cons

the company is growing so fast, we are all packed in the office... but that is a temporary situation.

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1.0
Jan 3, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It is a place where you can learn how to screw things up. (If you see this is an experience worth of learning)

Cons

People who was hired believed in the idea and wanted to do something great with their talents. The reality is that the management is in control of everything. CEO won't talk to non management employees and won't come up with solutions to try to improve communication and trust. Luck of transparency was a huge issue in a team with only around 35 employees. Too many hierarchy within such a small team where you have around 8 to 10 managers (VPs and Directors) to 20 to 25 engineers. No trust can be learned due to ignorance of the management team that believes in "protecting" CEO from noises and have total control of the product direction. To company who is thinking of hiring any of the directors and VPs from this company. Don't do that. They will destroy your company and make your employees miserable.

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