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toxic culture, will not back

Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at TikTok for less than 1 year
April 15, 2026
Sydney
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Maybe there were business trip opportunities, but now it is rare.

Cons

Toxic Company Culture: You'll only survive here if you go against the company culture. The company doesn't want you to stay long and contribute continuously; you might suddenly leave without warning. Your leader wants you gone quickly to avoid delaying recruitment, even if you're highly capable.

Lack of Humanity: Many colleagues are extremely rude and constantly ask you for favors. There are many other signs, too numerous to list.

Work Intensity: Performance is aligned with colleagues in mainland China. Even working hard in Sydney isn't enough. Did you know that some people work 996 hours, even 007 hours a day for this job? If your performance is poor, expect to be fired. This doesn't necessarily mean you're not working hard; it could be because you haven't won over your leader in China. In short, it's very unstable.

Blindly Betting on AI: Every department, regardless of its role, must be related to AI.

Advice to Management

Respect the local culture of each base location. Respect the work output of every colleague, giving them more humanity and opportunities. Strictly rectify every problematic manager instead of just conducting surveys, and protect the interests of frontline employees. Many managers lack competence but wield excessive authority.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
1.0

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