Q&A With Fanatics Employees

Depends on the area of the business the position supports

Very loose background check process. No drug test.

Background checks

Very - we have a discretionary time off program and no specific set schedule

Not flexible at all if you have younger children. 4 day work week (10 hr shifts) leaves nothing left for school events, sporting activities w your kids

Treated like adults to get our work done! Great balance for life

AMAZING - They're the best part. We work hard together and have each other's backs. We aren't in competition with each other because we're all on the same team.

They are the only reason to show up

People you do not want to see outside of work

HR team is dedicated to helping everyone succeed. They are available to help solve problems and they are proactive at finding ways to make our culture even better.

Total flexibility to do so on my team

Tons of flexibility

Our location does not offer that policy

Depends on team....part of it is who you know and some teams offer more in terms of growth opportunities/leveling, but in general I think hard work is rewarded

Titles given out like candy, pay is never mentioned

Not that difficult if you have the availability and willingness to not get a pay raise.

Casual - jeans & tshirts, etc.

Black slacks with a polo provided by Fanatics

Clean Clothes.

Take out toxic middle management (aka “directors”)

Care about your stores. Care about your employees. Give people a living wage.

More investment in leadership training

401k w/ immediate contribution & 100% vested match after 1 year, unlimited paid time off (exempt employees), free life insurance, multiple health/dental/vision insurance options, fertility/adoption $ support, discounted gym memberships, free WW, etc.

Downs I’ve health insurance and barely any match on 401k. Offer stock options but once you are inside you realize there isn’t a chance in hell they're going public anytime soon.’

All the standard benefits are great

Casual, social, flexible

Edgy and negative

Good energy and interactions with others. Everyone wants each person to succeed. Very little politics

Depends on the manager/team, but my experience has been excellent

Offer discretionary time off program to take “whenever you want to” but there’s an old fable we learned “No DTO goes unpunished” so enjoy your free paid vacation, but you will be punished with triple work (or maybe even no job) when you return.

Depends on role. Hot market and end of year sales can mean long hours

Amazing! Unlimited discretionary time off for exempt employees, generous for non-exempts

Good on paper but leadership does not encourage Work-life balance so it’s rarely used. My time off is only to fix my car or go to the doctor and usually work half days still.

Take whatever time you need!

I never feel 100% secure because I know how the corporate culture can be.

Not at all, I’m one “vacation day” away from being let to

Very secure. I know what I’m accountable for and get feedback regularly.

Very fast-paced, little structure, but an entrepreneurial culture

That moment when you’re tripping and the momentum pulls your body forward but your feet are still behind you. All the time.

Be ready to work hard. We’re a fast growing company

They are always looking for new ideas and ways of doing things

Ideas are there but never established. Credit is never given to the appropriate people who deserve recognition

8 out of 10

Best company culture anywhere. They really do care and want to make this experience the best possible for all employees

Everyone needs a paycheck. Easy work, schedule set, pay is ok. Peak time pays better than rest of year.

Great pay. Great people. Solid Growing Company. Fun Atmosphere. Discretionary Time Off. Flexible Schedule. Work From Home. Fun and Challenging. I wouldn't leave for twice my current pay.

In most locations, very high

Negative, regular employees get ambushed by seasonal workers that do what they want when they want. Rules are constantly broken. As of the last couple of years language has become a issue. No communication and zero personal level attention. There is room for great improvement. Upper management never visible and not approachable.

Morale is at an all-time high. We love it here!

They interview as much for experience as they do fit. You have to be willing to bring passion and show that during interview

My interview was quite a while ago. It was pleasant, slightly challenging. Very technical.

Fanatics has a much higher bar

Heard back quickly - recruiter was fantastic in keeping me informed

Recruiters, before I left facility I had a start date

6 interviews. 45 mins long

Open minded, fast learner, adaptable for change

Good attitude Team player. Technically strong

Excellent problem solving, Technology Expert and Technically strong would be an ideal candidate

Be ready to share examples of teamwork and problem solving.

Personal info you find on any application

Problem solving, Logical answering and Technology related questions are the most common ones.

Maternity leave is 16 weeks 100% paid and paternity leave is 4 weeks 100% paid to be used within a year

If you get pregnant, you’ll be phased out.

Depends on how desperate they are for a body in a chair

Too early. Run away.

People who are energetic and enthusiastic about Fanatics, free thinker, collaborative and passionate

People that know how to penny pinch and enjoy overworking without and bonus pay or compensation.

You have your whole life ahead of you, Fanatics is not a place to learn. You’ll be eaten alive and learn everything the wrong way hindering any chance for future jobs.

Run away. Run far away.