Real Chemistry reviews

3.2

36% would recommend to a friend

(600 total reviews)
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Shankar Narayanan

34% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Real Chemistry has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 600 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Real Chemistry employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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600 reviews
2.0
May 15, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Because a lot of the teams are understaffed, there is a great learning opportunity for new hires. You'll take on a multitude of different projects and learn how to balance your time and develop work in a timely manner. You learn a lot of the basic entry level PR skills, early on, that'll help you in the future.

Cons

Absolutely 0 respect for a work life balance. I get that this is an agency and hours aren't normal but there's also a limit to how much you should be overworked. I've only been working at the company for a few months, and I have an extremely long commute which I was told would be taken account for. I've gotten home at 8:30pm everyday and still have work to do when I get home which I do before I go to sleep. I get up in the morning to get in early because I have work to do. I've done work almost every single weekend. This sort of environment isn't something that's once in a while but it's encouraged and expected from employees. They refuse to take on new hires and instead overwork current employees and the weight of the stress is felt by especially lower level people. All you do is work 24/7. If you don't respond to an email immediately over the weekend you get lectured about not picking up your weight. Overall, I wouldn't recommend staying here for more than a few mo this as the toxic environment really burns you out after the initial motivation of working.

1.0
Jul 13, 2015

Management said You are okay until you are not.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

W2O Is a great place to work if you can read the minds of management and make magic happen without much direction.

Cons

Employees who are are not client facing are outwardly frowned upon. The direction of the business is a well kept secret. Executive management very rarely communicates with the company except through the occasional impersonal "employees all" messages. I worked there for years and never could suss out the business model.

1.0
Jan 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The health coverage was good.

Cons

The social media team is deeply affected by corrupt leadership that consistently undermines younger, promising employees to safeguard their own positions. This toxic dynamic creates an environment where innovation and collaboration are stifled, as team members are frequently cut down rather than supported. The expectation to be available 24/7 leaves no room for personal time or work-life balance, leading to burnout and dissatisfaction. Furthermore, the company has a troubling pattern of acquiring smaller advertising firms without investing in proper relationship management, which exacerbates the already volatile atmosphere. This lack of consideration for employee well-being and team cohesion contributes to a culture of fear and mistrust. While this large agency may seem appealing due to its growing revenue and reputation, the stress and horrendous treatment experienced within the team overshadow any potential benefits. In reality, working here may not be worth the toll it takes on your mental health and professional growth.

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