One of the most depressing jobs I've ever had - Designer David C Cook Employee Review

2.0
8 Jul 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Nice building with a great cafeteria and chef. Front desk staff are exceptionally caring and friendly. A lot of really kind people who are passionate about the mission.

Cons

Make no mistake about what the true priority is at DCC: Money. This company claims to be non-profit but it is absolutely committed to making money, and the executives do not care about you. Departments that make the most $$$ receive lavish praise; those that struggle are left to wither and die on the vine as their resources are redirected elsewhere. The organization will not support important initiatives, to their own peril. Case in point: Over-reliance on paper products and willful ignorance of market changes that embrace digital solutions. To be blunt, Doornbos is awful. He is far better suited for politics, but may God Himself help us Coloradans if he ever runs for office. Just for situational awareness, Cook rents half the building to Save the Storks, an anti-abortion organization.

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5.0
31 Jul 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility, direct supervisor is second to none, leadership is imperfect and human but trying which is more than I can say for most employers. Benefits are exceptional, free breakfast prepared by two amazing chefs four days a week, generous holiday, vacation, and sick time. The building and the grounds are beautiful with AMAZING views of the front range. Even with the 4 days onsite and 1 day remote work week there is still flexibility within that. So many more but don't want this to be too long.

Cons

It's difficult to write out true cons because everyone, leadership included, is so well intentioned but that is where things tend to go wrong. It seems that sometimes leadership has difficulty making the hard decisions and tend to rob Peter to pay Paul. I hesitate to give examples because again, the intent is well meaning, but it seems that they may not see the flip side of the coin in those decisions and how being generous, over indulgent, inconsistent, etc. in some ways harms in others.

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2.0
14 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits, great work environment, friendly employees

Cons

Recent, unannounced layoffs have left the remaining employees questioning their future with the company. Poor communication from managers and supervisors. Key positions cut without any direction as to how to move forward.

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