Nothing really innovative about the so-called innovation company - Software Developer Creative Dock Employee Review

2.0
22 Aug 2022
Recommend
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Pros

The only positive thing about the company is the possibility to work remotely, but that's quite common nowadays.

Cons

- There are no benefits at all - The salary is below the market (the management even boasted about it in an article). - It is common for the interviewer to ignore your salary requirements and invite you to a one-day boot camp (knowing they will not give you what you asked for). Then will make you a lower offer (hoping you will take it because you "fell in love with the company"). - Work-life balance is difficult. You are kinda expected to be always online and often work overtime. - The projects in the company are not really innovative or disruptive. It's basically a sugar-coated body shop. - If you want to work in the office, then Creative Dock (CD) is not for you. The development, customer support, HR, and innovation teams are crowded in an open-space basement of a building with a gallery (and management) upstairs. The problem is many people are not able to work in an open space. They find it normal to shout or laugh out loud across the whole space or just run around or play with dogs.

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5.0
4 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
28 May 2026
Anonymous freelancer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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