Grateful, but also not. - BD Manager ByteDance Employee Review

2.0
28 Feb 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work visibility was high due to its nature. Fast moving company with enough opportunities for personal growth.

Cons

Internal competition and politics created an overall poor working environment for mental and physical well-being, from my own experience. It’s likely better if you only report to the US (TikTok). Questionable integrity. Not people friendly: It’s missing the humanly touch regarding employee support and perks. Another representation of this is their interview process, which is the least transparent based on my experiences and doesn’t make you feel welcome or valued from the get-go. A few friends of mine also joined the company during different times, and they all left due to the same or similar frustrations.

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Pros

Best in market compensation packages

Cons

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