Don't work here if you value your sanity - Product Manager TikTok Employee Review

1.0
Nov 30, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay can be good, its partly because they're having a hard time hiring because of their work life balance reputation(all true). People do not plan on staying long

Cons

1. Don't work here if you don't speak Mandarin. Period, you can't function. 2. Most of leadership and team are in China. Late meetings every night are required if you want to get anything done. 3. Chinese team do not understand American consumers or work culture. Everything is based on metrics. Short term thinking. 4. No on boarding. You are expected to know everything after a couple weeks and expectations are crazy. They get away with it in China because of the job market there. 5. You will have no life but you will learn a lot and bring that experience to your next, better job.

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1.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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