Pros
The only good thing to come of this job was meeting some very great people. My fellow photographers and I grew close because day in and day out we had to survive the most toxic and abusive workplace of all time.
Cons
Where to even begin? First of all, the business model of TRR is impossible to scale. The fact that they were able to swindle anyone into investing into this horrible idea is mindblowing. The lack of scalability, coupled with a completely baffled and lost management team, is the sole reason this place is a hell hole. Allow me to explain. Every single item that is for sale on the TRR website must be INDIVIDUALLY received, priced, have copy written, then photographed from multiple angles, then those photos must be retouched and edited. Every single one of these steps must be undertaken for EACH ITEM. This means that when the time comes to ramp things up, and all of a sudden each day sees an intake of 100,000 or more items.... well, that means the peons (meaning everyone) must work around the clock, no days off, to meet the demands of a suspiciously blissed-out executive team. Also, I should note, full disclosure, when I was a photographer there I was making $27/hr, which is pretty great, and that's why I stayed 3 years. Well, everyone that was hired after me made only $15/hr, which the executives should feel ASHAMED of. This job is not worth that. I wouldn't even return for my original pay. Ever. This place is a shining example of the 1% taking full advantage of those less fortunate than themselves.