It's the fashion world, yes it counts! - Merchandise Specialist The RealReal Employee Review

4.0
Jun 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There's many once you settle in, pros: - 401k -Medical, Eye & dental Insurance - Sick pay and PTO (unlimited) - LGTBQA+ friendly - Work/Life balanced - Lots of opportunities for growth if you're committed! Honestly treat their employees fair and some more

Cons

Cons: - Depending on what department you work, during slow seasons (summer) you can get sent home or be offered over time -Mandatory OT if you're more entry level (during holiday season) -Favoritism - If you're not fashionable or social it's going to be hard to move up -It's always about meeting SOP's and metrics at the end of the day -You're just a number (you get bonuses if perform well) It genuinely depends on your attitude and how much you want to learn. Once you make it it's smooth sailing aside usual work drama. I personally love my job!

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The RealReal Response
10mo
Thank you for your detailed and honest feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve found value in our benefits, growth opportunities, and inclusive culture! We also appreciate you pointing out areas where we can improve, including workload during peak seasons, the focus on performance metrics, and concerns around favoritism. Your perspective is important as we continue working to build a fair, supportive, and motivating environment for everyone. If you’d like to share more, please feel free to reach out at https://therealreal.allvoices.co/.

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2.0
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