Fanatics falls short of potential - Anonymous employee Fanatics Employee Review

1.0
Nov 13, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There is bagels on Fridays and just made the parking lot bigger.

Cons

Football Fanatics put up a productive, cheerful front but behind the glass door its a mess of a company. Salaries differ dramatically and do not seem to be linked to performance in any way, but rather random selection. Employees can forget about paid time off and sick days, as they likely wont happen. The company is taking on too much, trying to create a monopoly where (it is being proven) that there shouldn't be one. This is forcing management to be more concerned with numbers and goals rather than employee well-being. The company also fails to utilize recent technologies such as computers. If you work in Jacksonville, be prepared to work on Dell's with Window's 2007 even in the "creative" departments.

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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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