Glossy from outside, sad reality from inside - Anonymous employee TikTok Employee Review

2.0
13 Jan 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The team is very international, with lots of expert people in their field. I found some very nice colleagues.

Cons

Cut-throat environment with zero work-life balance. They will make you believe that they are very flexible and inclusive, reality is that your targets will be so many that not even 12 working hours in a day will be enough. You’ll always be reachable via the Lark chat, everyone will be over-stressed and people are let go with a crazy frequency.

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1.0
21 May 2026
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Pros

There are some truly fantastic and talented people in the company who make daily collaboration a great experience. Additionally, the insurance and overall health benefits package is quite strong and comprehensive.

Cons

The work culture is heavily driven by top-down directives from HQ, leaving little room for open discussion, transparency, or questioning management decisions. The bi-yearly rating cycle feels highly punitive and is frequently used to target individuals rather than foster growth, leading to an environment where anyone can be abruptly let go. Work-life balance is virtually non-existent due to tedious, high-volume workloads and constant alignment with overseas timelines. Furthermore, leadership instability is a constant concern; local management changes rapidly, frequently replaced by leaders from the parent company, creating an unpredictable and highly volatile work environment.

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