Pros
The company is growing - fast. Everyone is busy, and working hard to better the organization as a whole. The RealReal plays a part in a few different industries/categories: Fashion/Retail (Luxury Products), eCommerce, and sustainable products (a way to repurpose/recycle products). Each person hired in does not have to fit into all categories simultaneously, which gives everyone a fair shot to prove themselves in a role they are interested in. On the same note, everyone hired in really does have a specific purpose with their team and overall end goal with the organization, so you really get to see the contributions you make. From the time a consigner hears about us, speaks/meets with us, and their product is put up and sold on the site; there is someone in the process that played a big part in making it happen. You get exposure to all sides of the organization - everyone is involved We get to look at beautiful high end products, and meet/network with great people. Overall, there is a lot of opportunity for career growth and personal advancement.
Cons
We move fast - and sometimes that's overwhelming. We are still in start-up mode - again, we move fast, and what's more: you've got to be able to make efficient decisions on your own. Even with all the people we are bringing in, you're still acting as an independent contributor because of the fact that each role is so specific and often crucial in the consumer experience. Structure is still being solidified - in 6 years, we've seen some tremendous growth. To account for the growth, the organization is outgrowing old processes - which sometimes can cause disruption in your day-to-day work flow depending on how long you've been with us. It's normal to see in fast-growing companies, but can be difficult to juggle/manage.
