Job with lot of pros but even more cons - Anonymous employee Creative Dock Employee Review

2.0
Nov 8, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Possibility to gain a lot of experience in a short period of time, you get in touch with sometimes interesting clients, you actually leave a trace of your own work on the project (which is nice and not usual in every company), you get to know some interesting people, sometimes even easy to find a mentor. The people working there are cool and usually friendly, you can build some nice friendships there.

Cons

The latest project are definitely not a nice thing! The biggest client is placed in Saudi Arabia (we all know what struggles are there with human / women rights) and the second biggest client is a tobacco company testing all their products on animals! A hard thing to swallow when you firstly was hired in a company which presented its sustainable ideas, eco-friendly venture building plans and where the COO is strongly advocating for women rights. Other cons: Total mess on projects, often chaotic office ambience, wages under market standard, they promise you a raise but never keep the promise, they treat you like an employee (even heard a rumor about wanting to make it mandatory to go to the office w/ very limited possibilities of home office) but almost everyone is contractor, they expect you to be online 24/7, they present nice offices, but in reality, you're placed in a noisy open space in the basement where it's either too hot, or too cold, in both cases with no air, zero employee benefits (they treat you as an employee when it benefits them, once it means they should do something for you, they switch to the "you're only a contractor" narrative) High fluctuation of people, often hired and then fired in a few months, hand overs not handled properly. It creates some really bad situations. Considering the unstable environment (projects often fail, very few of them make it to the MVP and post-MVP phases + what was mentioned in previously), it creates constant fear of being fired.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

One of the biggest advantages is that the company has a very broad scope, expanding into new countries and continents, and covering various business areas. Thanks to this, you have an incredible opportunity to learn new things and grow from a starting junior to upper management. This is exactly my case – I started as a Project Manager and grew into a Venture Lead role, now managing a complex project worth millions of CZK.

Cons

Sometimes there is a lack of closer relationships and clearer communication. The company used to be a smaller startup with a family feel, but it has now grown into a massive organization with a corporate culture. However, this is a natural evolution and ultimately a clear sign of the company's huge success.

5.0
May 28, 2026
Anonymous freelancer
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Pros

Genuinely great culture. It's not just something HR says on a slide deck, you actually feel it day to day. The people here are smart, collaborative, and they actually want each other to succeed. As a venture builder, there's always something new happening, which keeps things exciting. I've learned more in my time here than anywhere else. You get thrown into real challenges and grow fast because of it.

Cons

The fast pace isn't for everyone. If you prefer a very structured, predictable environment, it might take some getting used to.

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