Creative photographer - Anonymous employee Fanatics Employee Review

2.0
Feb 11, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The culture of the company is good and if you’re into sports there are some really interesting opportunities.

Cons

After being approached to join the company and being sold on the plans to what it was to become, coming into the European market. Whoever signed off the employment structure in 2017-2018 should never be allowed to work in a position of authority again. They decided to employ approx 100 staff, 9 months after joining the business along with about 100-150 other employees. Some less than three months into their contract are told there is a restructure and jobs aren’t safe. Within a year they recruited fanatically and then had to let go most of these people putting many lives into turmoil without remorse. I would be surprise if this company even exists in three years as I have seen home brand T-shirt’s being sold in Tesco for £2.50. I think it will be a sports direct style business if anything. Not recommended.

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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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