Exciting fast growing company - Marketing Product Manager (PMM) TikTok Employee Review

4.0
26 May 2022
Recommend
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Pros

This places reminds me of Google early days (where I worked for 10 yrs before joining TT). So much growth potential, lots to be figured out, a bit chaotic and not a lot of process and infrastructure in place.. But if you want to optimize for being able to help shape the TT future and feel proud that you helped built certain areas of the business from the ground up, this is the place for you! People also always worry about work life balance, that was my big concern too. I think TT is making an effort to improve here. Also the managers here are reasonable. If I have 1-2 evenings where I have to take later calls, then I can not schedule early meetings the following day so it's not expected that you work around the clock. There's a lot to be done, but just like Google, it feels like impact and progress are much more important than hours worked.

Cons

Being an Asian led company, culture wise it's just less open and transparent than other western companies. For example Google would have weekly company meetings where employees can ask any questions to the C-suite. Here those opportunities are far less frequent and often curated. But I think this is also because of the language barrier, not just lack of willingness to be open.

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1.0
21 May 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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