Creative and fun on the outside, messy and toxic on the inside - Anonymous employee TikTok Employee Review

2.0
23 Jul 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- competitive salary & benefits package - fun, diverse and dynamic environment - lots of cool merch

Cons

- incompetent management who take recognition for work done by juniors - extra work not recognised and impossible to progress or move teams as your direct manager/department lead has the final say - uses the 'we're still a start-up' excuse when convenient

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
21 May 2026
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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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