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Working at TikTok Malaysia — what I wished I knew
by Huey Lin Lim·February 7, 2026
Pace is extreme. Deadlines are tight. Cross-timezone collaboration means late nights. Pay is above market. Learning curve is steep and fast.
by Huey Lin Lim·February 7, 2026
Pace is extreme. Deadlines are tight. Cross-timezone collaboration means late nights. Pay is above market. Learning curve is steep and fast.
TikTok pay is genuinely above market but the expectation is that you perform at that level consistently.
Cross-timezone calls were the hardest part for me too. Beijing alignment means late nights for Malaysia teams.