The worst company I ever worked at - Program Manager TikTok Employee Review

1.0
Aug 15, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Compensation and benefits are comparable with most big tech companies

Cons

I wouldn't wish working at TikTok for my worst enemy. Nothing makes sense in this company. Incompetency is spread around the company from top to bottom. Unqualified leaders, unrealistic expectations, and top-down culture with requests that would eminently lead to failure. You're never seen as an expert. You're hired to do tactical work based on the desires of incompetent leaders, and you are not supposed to question anything. If you dare to question, you're told this is what leaders want and you need to get it done. Be prepared to wake up in the morning just to see the scope of your role changing overnight without your knowledge. I was there for 11 months which was way too long.

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5.0
May 6, 2026
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Pros

- Learn a lot of new things! - Great benefits - Interesting user-facing products to work on

Cons

- Language barriers if you don't speak CN - Working late

1.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
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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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