Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork - Business Partnerships Manager TikTok Employee Review

5.0
23 Aug 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Amazing colleagues - incredibly hardworking, selfless, and a winning attitude -Rock solid leadership - inspiring leaders that motivate you to push through challenges and lead by example -Great tech - not only the TikTok platform, but most of the internal platforms are great -Market penetration - at a really exciting point in our presence in Australia, where there is a high demand with advertisers for our product

Cons

-Start-up culture - whilst this is why I joined TikTok Aus, there are challenges in smaller teams, less developed systems, and evolving processes that can be difficult for people expecting a completely established business -PR - as we are a new innovative platform that is challenging the status quo, we are facing backlash internationally from traditional social media and geo-politcal issues.

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5.0
6 May 2026
Recommend
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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
21 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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