Getting less employee friendly day by day - Data Engineer II Fanatics Employee Review

2.0
Sep 11, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

1. Team bonding and culture. 2. Work on the latest technology. 3. Open to new ideas.

Cons

The current state of our HR policy is far from ideal. The absence of a clear definition for the number of leaves we are entitled to has resulted in many of us taking fewer leaves than we should. In the past, our policy offered flexibility in terms of office hours and the option to work from home, but recent pressure from the CTO to mandate 3 days of in-office work is causing concern. This request is particularly challenging for those of us who regularly extend our working hours late into the night to connect with colleagues in the US. The combination of inflexible office hours and an undefined leave policy is making our work environment less employee-friendly with each passing day. Furthermore, there has been a delay in the appraisal cycle, and it is disheartening that the management has not addressed the issue of compensation for this delayed period. This situation is eroding the trust and morale of the employees.

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5.0
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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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