RealWear reviews

3.8

64% would recommend to a friend

(51 total reviews)
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Dr. Chris Parkinson

80% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

RealWear has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 51 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The RealWear employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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51 reviews
5.0
Aug 31, 2018

Setting the groundwork for greatness

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Pros

I thoroughly enjoy working for this company. We are busy setting the groundwork and processes so that as the growth continues to happen, we are ready. Management is very open to ideas for process improvements, from all levels of the organization. If something is not working, we "fail fast" and find another way - there are no egos involved. I have worked in start ups and small companies where it felt like we were always "chasing our tail" and never getting ahead - not so here. In my short time here, I can point to several changes that I have been directly involved in implementing that have increased efficiency and saved costs. You never hear "this is how we have always done it." and for that I am extremely grateful! Fantastic benefits package - medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, UNLIMITED PTO. But there is also the flexibility of the schedule and the great work/life balance -the ability to work from home when needed. This is a very open, transparent, culture. Leadership holds frequent meetings where they will openly talk about the opportunities and challenges facing the company. In addition, they all have an open door and are receptive to feedback. Employees respect each other and truly seem to enjoy working together. There is a lot of work for everyone, but hard work is rewarded. The salary scale is higher than most, especially as compared to other Vancouver companies. I appreciate not having to commute to Portland for a good salary.

Cons

The Vancouver office does get noisy at times, particularly in the front office. The career paths are still being formed, so it's hard to see where I may be able to go, but I'm confident that there will be career growth for me with this company.

5.0
Aug 27, 2018

Great Company with. Lots of Promise.

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Great benefits Collaborative environment Really great team of people Lots of opportunity to build your own career (I think. I haven't been here that long but I'm optimistic.) Stocked kitchen While there's always a mountain of work to be done, everyone has a "pull your own weight" attitude and the work-life balance is actually pretty good considering this is a startup. You can expect to bring your work home with you on occasion but I feel like your time is respected here. I frequently see employees adjusting their schedules so they can attend their kid's soccer game (or whatever) and no one gives it a second though. As long as you work hard and do what you say you'll do, I believe you can be successful here. I've seen other reviews on here with people complaining about the senior management but so far I have been impressed. Most will give you as much of their time as you ask for and are more than willing to acknowledge their own limitations.

Cons

We're in an open office which can be both and pro and a con. It makes it easy to communicate and collaborate but at the same time it can get distracting.

4.0
Aug 21, 2018

How I Imagine a Rocket Ship...

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This has been my first experience at a start-up and I had no idea what I was in for. The Executive team has extensive experience and/or leadership that has allowed this start-up to move at speeds that no one thought was possible. Don't take my word for it, check out their bios/educations/work experiences. The Product? Just watch any of the videos by customers online. That's the part I love best is seeing a form factor that thought of workers first versus trying to shove a consumer product into worker's hands. As scary and as unstable as a start-up can be, they've never missed a payroll. On a professional level, I have been challenged more than at any other job and been able to explore multiple work areas versus a narrow area. Plus, I have learned a great deal about leadership from the CEO and COO.

Cons

With rapid growth, Work Life Balance can be difficult to achieve and the workload can be overwhelming at times. With everyone carrying a heavy workload, I would have liked more guidance from my manager.

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