WORST place professionally that i have ever worked!! - IT Employee Fanatics Employee Review

1.0
Jun 24, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Dress code, Employee discount, and SPORTS themed. There are some dynamic, down to earth, and professional people that work there. Location was NOT bad either commute was decent.

Cons

There is SIMPLY NO TRUST there @ all. They simply DO NOT appreciate their employees in IT. Being that this is an eCommerce company its a 24/7 venture; you will spend even your days off working and NOT enjoying the Work/Home balance. Egomaniacs, narcissistic, and just plain OLD JERKS are some of the folks in IT. NOT everyone is/was bad just the ones who simply made coming to work a struggle and my craft NOT fun anymore. To anyone looking for work @ Fanatics... research and ask about the turnover rate which is HIGH and its simple that they run this ship like close minded individuals and they don't value the input and voice of the employee. The culprits of this behavior and lack of professionalism are the SEASONED employees who have been there a LONG time; they are CANCERS that have Metastasized and if Upper Management wakes up and CLEANS house then the mentality will change and it can become a great environment to work. Heed this WARNING and BEWARE... Fanatics is NOT who they say they ARE. NO ADVANCE is there EITHER!!!! I left the company on MY OWN TERMS and have NOT looked back!

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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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
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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