WLB sucks - Product Manager Alibaba Group Employee Review

1.0
13 Aug 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company was still growing fast at that time (not any more)

Cons

Work life balance sucks. Constant IMs, frequent strategic planning meetings (one every two months) . People quit because they are burned out.

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5.0
7 Jul 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A good company scale with a many smart people to work with

Cons

The required development speed is very fast

4.0
17 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Large-scale systems experience Strong technical learning and growth Competitive compensation Work on AI, cloud, and e-commerce products used by millions Good résumé value for future opportunities

Cons

Long hours / intense work culture High pressure and fast deadlines Work-life balance can be poor on some teams Organizational changes can happen frequently Communication and cultural barriers for some international employees

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