Danone Bulgaria - avoid unless you have no other options - Anonymous employee Danone Employee Review

2.0
May 21, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Danone Bulgaria is an alright place to enter into the business world after graduation. The good thing is that you initially feel a part of a global company but that feeling is long gone after a few months.

Cons

Poor high-level management skills. The market director hasn't got the slightest idea of how to run a business. Terrible decisions being made although the clear sign is to go in the opposite direction. Pay isn't great and you can barely get a salary increase regardless of performance. Higher level management supporting only their relatives and friends. Toxic working environment. People at all levels are generally negative towards new ideas. HR is a disaster. Overall, many people are stuck in this company because of the pay because it has accumulated over the years and they are not going to give up their spots without a heavy fight.

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Pros

Great people, highly structured, unique learning opportunities

Cons

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1.0
Feb 3, 2026
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Pros

Work-life balance exists and is generally respected. Bonuses can be good, depending on the year and leadership priorities. Strong, reputable brands that look impressive on a résumé. "Some" genuinely great people who work hard despite the environment.

Cons

No meritocracy whatsoever. Promotions and career growth are driven by favoritism, internal alliances, and visibility politics rather than performance or results. Advancement often feels like a popularity contest. “Core values” are largely performative. They are referenced often but ignored when inconvenient, especially at leadership levels. Questionable long-term strategy. Direction changes frequently, priorities shift without explanation, and long-term planning feels weak or reactive. Extremely bureaucratic. Simple decisions require excessive approvals, slowing execution and stifling innovation. Politics over performance. Success depends more on who you align with than what you deliver. If you're not "one of them" or if they don't want to continue paying you your value, they'll find ways to get rid of you. So choose wisely and research the role and team.

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