TikTok reviews

3.2

42% would recommend to a friend

(6,257 total reviews)
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Shou Zi Chew

62% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

TikTok has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 6,257 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TikTok employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews
1.0
Sep 18, 2024

Worst leadership

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Pros

the pros for this company is the free snacks

Cons

Do not work here do not let the name TikTok fool you . TikTok is one of the most challenging companies to work for. The targets they set are nearly impossible to reach, and their constantly changing policies leave employees scrambling with no advance notice. Training is inadequate, and team leaders are particularly disappointing. Favoritism is rampant, with some employees getting preferential treatment while others are left to struggle. The grading system is unreasonable, and overall, nobody seems to enjoy their job here. The shift patterns are exhausting, and the company provides no real support for mental health, which is especially concerning given the type of content moderators are exposed to. Micromanagement is extreme, with constant messages asking for your whereabouts, but when you actually need help, it’s nowhere to be found. There’s no union to support employees, and the company often promises one thing but delivers another. I wouldn’t recommend this job to anyone—not even to my worst enemy. At TikTok, the review process is highly frustrating and inconsistent. During mid-year or annual reviews, you’re often told one thing, only for the outcome to be the complete opposite. Grades are routinely lowered, and it feels like they want to set employees up to fail. If you’re more reserved, you’re especially vulnerable to being taken advantage of, as management seems to exploit those who don’t speak up.

2.0
Dec 7, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing benefits, top notch health insurance, ample time off. Coworkers are cool. Atmosphere is very relaxed.

Cons

Extremely poor on-site management and leadership. In the nearly three years I was at TikTok, I saw the promotion and then prompt resignation of 7 managers. Expectations are not clear and consistent. Job duties will constantly change. Meeting stated expectations does not get you more money or recognition or even thanks - it only gets you more work. You will be expected to know more than your manager, but will never be given the opportunity to contribute ideas or grow in your career.

2.0
Aug 27, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Well-known company that looks great on the CV, will match your current salary so if you’re already making good money you’ll continue to do so. Decent benefits, although they’re getting progressively worse. Might be opportunities to move up into more impressive-sounding titles to then leverage into a career step-up externally.

Cons

This is not the place for a career. Sure, you can climb upwards, but the salary won’t climb with you. The complete lack of empathy from senior management makes it clear that you are not valued or respected. Company is run on chaos, there’s no organisation and no communication. Constant restructuring and the people in charge have no idea what they’re doing, and refuse to listen to the experts they’ve hired. Every time the shortcomings are highlighted, the response is always the same; “we’re still a start-up” If you’ve been offered a job at TikTok, by all means do take it, but have an exit plan ready and don’t stay longer than you need.

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