A huge regret - Anonymous employee TikTok Employee Review

1.0
13 Jan 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Free lunch and dinner Free snacks and drinks Gym and phone reimbursement Good healthcare plans Good 401k matching

Cons

The pros I listed are legit, but none of it makes up for how toxic the work environment is, when people in management positions are liars and manipulators with no integrity. You’re also expected to work very late nights and weekends. Working here has a been a huge regret. This place attracts lots of ex-Amazon workers who brought their toxicity into this place. If you’re reading this because you’ve been bombarded with TikTok recruiters’ messages on LinkedIn. Just ask yourself why it is so hard to attract and maintain talent, despite the high salary this places offers.

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Pros

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Cons

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