Poor compensation and unrealistic goals. Steals from employees. - Software Developer Fanatics Employee Review

1.0
Mar 4, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Some nice people, discount on merchandise, casual dress code.

Cons

Very poor pay compared to industry standards. Company sets unrealistic sales goals and overworks you during peak season but denies you a bonus or increment because the company did not an inflated sales goal. Many managers and people in decision making positions such as QA manager and Dev manager lack the basic skill sets and qualifications required for the job. They found themselves in managerial roles because the company grew too soon and promoted people to positions based on years served. Poor communication to team members and communicating false information seems to be a norm here. Such managers need to be let go because they will never resign themselves as they will never find a position at the same level elsewhere.

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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
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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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