Open and accommodating (just not for its employees) - Anonymous employee TikTok Employee Review

2.0
Feb 25, 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Overshadowed by the cons (see below).

Cons

High control from base in China regarding working hours, culture and (lack of) flexibility. Constant avoidance from senior management regarding implementation of flexible working to match that of competing platforms, when there is no longer health risks, despite global employee demand for it. For such a current and diverse/ accommodating brand, their culture and approach in regards to employees is not reflected. It still shocks family and friends in the industry that such a big employer pushing an 'inclusivity' message, does not allow its employees a little more freedom in future. Lastly, if you think you are signing up for a 9-5, for most positions, you are actually signing up for an 8-5. If you want a life, try at instagram or facebook.

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5.0
May 11, 2026
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Pros

good experience. Everyone is nice.

Cons

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2.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

Pay is level with industry and actual work is somewhat interesting depending on the team you're on

Cons

In my experience, career growth can feel very limited if you are not part of the dominant internal language and cultural network. A significant amount of important context, communication, and decision-making happens in Chinese, which can make non-Chinese-speaking employees feel excluded from key conversations and promotion opportunities. The environment did not feel as inclusive as it should be for a global company. Advancement often felt less tied to performance and more tied to whether you were connected to the right groups or able to operate fluently within the Chinese-speaking side of the organization. Over time, it felt like non-Chinese-speaking employees had fewer long-term career paths and were at risk of being replaced by people who could better fit that internal operating model. Things also move very slowly because employees are often given access only to the bare minimum needed to do their jobs. There is a heavy push toward using AI tools, but in practice it can make it harder to get help from real people. Instead of getting quick support, you often have to spend time going through AI bots or internal tools before getting a useful answer.

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