RealNetworks. Underpays and can't seem to get past the haydays of being a startup. - IT Services Technician RealNetworks Employee Review

2.0
Jun 11, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There is a ton of potential and opportunity at RealNetworks. If you are very competitive and make the right friends, you can go far.

Cons

The documentation in many jobs ranges from horrible to non-existent. Managers have a tendency not to back up their employees. Turnover is insane. It is not uncommon for the company to layoff a ton of employees and contractors, right before the HOLIDAYS, just to appease shareholders, then quietly invite them back in 4 months later. Rinse, repeat. It's no way to treat employees. The amount of hand-holding and special attention given internally is ridiculous: Real is not a startup but many execs and VPs treat internal support staff as if it is.

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