Good reviews are obviously fake! Do not ignore honest feedback - Copywriter The RealReal Employee Review

1.0
Sep 4, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Independent work, the bare minimum of giving us a very low credit for food per month.

Cons

NO growth. Have not learned at all. Robotic work where you stand up all day doing the same impossible task since the expectations and quotas are so absurdly high. People who last there only do so because they are favored by management. There is a high turnover rate for a reason. Only half an hour of lunch. Ridiculous. Expect The realreal to continue selling very poor, sometimes fake items, because their only priority is to reach high numbers, not to sell quality. Have to choose between having a healthy life or making a living. This job will suck the energy and life out of you.

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The RealReal Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We are committed to enhancing our employee experience and your feedback allows us to gain more insight into how our employees are feeling about their time at TRR. Please note, we have launch career pathways to make growth more accessible and transparent at The RealReal. We are committed to training and developing our employees in order to create an environment of contiuous learning. Please know that we are always evaluating daily quotas and incentives to support our employees and create balance and reward our teams for their hard work and dedication. The RealReal has the most rigorous authentication process in the marketplace. All of our authenticators, including copywriters, participate in ongoing daily and weekly training sessions to discuss the latest counterfeiting trends as part of our unending commitment to stay ahead of counterfeiters. Please feel free to reach out to trrfeedback@therealreal.com with any other specific feedback.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Overall, the receiving team is very sweet and engaging. They try to help you when you need it or ask for it.

Cons

When you don't reach your goal, they do get on you/

2.0
Jul 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The RealReal gave me valuable opportunities for professional growth. I was promoted several times, which helped me develop my leadership, communication, training, quality control, and operations experience. I worked with many great employees and had the opportunity to support different departments, create training materials, improve processes, and take on additional responsibilities. The experience helped prepare me for the next stage of my career.

Cons

My experience with senior leadership, particularly at the director level, was one of the most difficult parts of working there. I did not always feel respected, supported, or treated fairly. Some interactions felt personal rather than professional, and I did not always feel comfortable raising concerns. The workload and expectations placed on my position were also difficult to sustain. I regularly supported multiple departments and handled responsibilities beyond the normal scope of one role. After I left the position, the company hired both a supervisor and an assistant manager to cover the work I had been handling. In my opinion, this showed that the position needed more leadership support and that the workload had been too much for one person. Work-life balance was challenging because of the heavy workload, constant operational changes, and pressure to support multiple areas. It was often difficult to disconnect from work. More consistent communication, recognition, accountability, and support from senior leadership would have improved the overall employee experience.

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