Comments on: Working for Pocket Kings and moving to Ireland

By: tavi

tavi — Sat, 22 May 2010 11:57:23 +0000

Hi
I am also in discussion for an DBA position, any feedback on IT there ?

Tnx

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:37:03 +0000

What’s PK like to work in for none techies? Currently looking at a position in there and wondering if life is any better for people in non technical roles? All advice / recommendations appreciated.

By: caro

caro — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:36:52 +0000

is that bad?, applied 4 days ago i got a reply to set a phone interview, i not living in Irland, so if i choose this company, i nee to relocated, it is worth?

By: Noname here

Noname here — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:26:38 +0000

Worked for PK for 10 months, till Dec. 2009, as a C++/C# developer for their Client Team, on 80k salary. Extremely hostile environment, zero appreciation of what you do. They look for best engineers to do monkey work for them. Why? – Because they can afford it. It’s not that they have more money than sense, it’s more like, they got 10 times more money than sense. It is a place to suck you dry and then stub you in the back when you are not watching. Worst job i’ve had in Ireland, and money made no difference.

By: Lana

Lana — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:19:52 +0000

Worked for them for almost a year, those of you who are thinking to accept their offer or even consider attending an interview – stay away. They are totally disorganized, don’t care about their employees, your work is never appreciated. Management constantly reminds of its authority and will get rid of you when you are late or asking too many questions.

They hire the best people who could make a great team, but the all lose their potential and motivation in the atmosphere of chaos and tyranny.

By: blog visitor

blog visitor — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:04:55 +0000

Hatesthemforeverprecious comments are about right……..some good people but difficult place to work. Far too many death marches.

By: Hatesthemforeverprecious..

Hatesthemforeverprecious.. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:03:16 +0000

Good idea Dave, burn out city. I see they are constantly trolling for resumes from C# & C++/QT developers. High turnover of staff.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:11:12 +0000

Was gonna apply for a position at PK offering up to 90k pa. After reading all the negative feedback aboout the place (both here and on other sites) I think I’ll rather stay where I am.

Thanks Kenneth.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:07:45 +0000

Just got offered a Greek speaking customer service position. Is it worth it? Think I should make the move from the states for this place? Initially wanted to move to the west of Ireland but there;s no jobs and settled on Dublin. Advice would be appreciated…

By: Scott Wingo

Scott Wingo — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:08:22 +0000

I think this is going to be great.

By: Hatesthemforeverprecious..

Hatesthemforeverprecious.. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:15:17 +0000

Bad place to work for techies. No communications, techonology is a mess (good basic concept for poker playing server, terrible implementation, constatnt fire-fighting), very political, bad working atmosphere, no appreciation for contribution. Pays well though, many don’t last to see if they get their first bonus.

By: mischief

mischief — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:42:00 +0000

Do i need to be shocked..hell yes! I want to know what its like working at Poket Kings..if i am going to make a change, leave my job and take a leap of faith.
I NEED TO KNOW I AM MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE!

Please anyone out there tell me more, is it a nice place to work, there is always politics at work but the question is it bearable?

anyone out there talk to me….i dont want to waste my time or theirs if its no good?
thanks….im a fish, no shark

By: Whitney

Whitney — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:50:08 +0000

I’ve read some interesting comments from a disgruntled former employee about the full tilt game play software and how it adjusts the deal to encourage betting in cash games or expedite play in some tournament situations. Can anybody point me to a former employee familiar with the RNG and shuffling algorithm to verify or discredit what I’ve read? Thanks!

By: louise

louise — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:08:37 +0000

Hiya. Now I’ve been in shock, literally. As I already sent my CV to one of agent and I’m supposed to have an interview in P.K. I was kind of intereted in that position (particulary business support in multilingual customer service). it looked quite a good career but I ‘m very embarrased with above comments. If P.K. isn’t a good company for work, I’d better stay where I work now.

Will you tell me more details about the ‘ real P.K.’? I’d be very appreciated that.

By: pokerjoker

pokerjoker — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:21:30 +0000

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By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:42:49 +0000

I saw they have a consulting arm. What is that all about?? Is there any place else to get information just does not seem to be much out there.

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:33:33 +0000

If you like Poker it’s the place to be. The benefits are great too. The downside is it’s hostile, people disappear without notice and your work is not going to be appreciated.

By: Itay

Itay — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:08:49 +0000

Hi Kenneth,

I’ve just been offered a job at PK I would to get some info ’bout the company, the site (haven’t been able to find it), politics and whatever else you can think of

By: jody

jody — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:09:36 +0000

Worked there for a year, hated it. Very unfriendly (superficially ok, but political and tyrannical)

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:46:35 +0000

Hey you must be someone from PK, but you got my signature wrong.
The only sad thing is the code your writing…

I could erase this comment but I choose to show everybody the sort of “support” you can get when you work there.
Your comment is so unprofessional that it just perfectly reflects the way it goes in Pocket Kings.

BTW it’s true I was very sad in Pocket Kings.

By: Rupert

Rupert — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:49:32 +0000

Your are a very sad individual Kennex!!!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:32:28 +0000

Hi Kenneth,

Did you leave PK or are you still there? Are all the departments the same. I know a friend who wishes to work in their Customer Service department. Can you recommend that for him? Politics in that department as well or do they treat people better there?

By: Daniel Gould

Daniel Gould — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:13:23 +0000

Hi guys,

I have been researching the company and have been sent a test and a job spec for SOA. I was wanting to gather information on the company and so hoping you could let me know who the Recruitment manager is and their name as well as the CTO’s as apparently I will be reporting to him. Can you help?

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:31:56 +0000

It’s a pretty awful place I saw allot of people come and go in a short period of time. Keep in mind that they are all poker players so bluffing is part of their culture

By: Henk Steunenberg

Henk Steunenberg — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:57:18 +0000

Hi,

I’ve worked for PK almost 6 Months and hated it, the atmosphere is very depressing as they fire you for any reason , anytime.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:23:17 +0000

Hi Kenneth
I am going to be talking to Pocket Kings about a position within Documentation. Can you tell me how your relocation has gone?