Okay only for short period - Anonymous employee Telum Media Employee Review

2.0
20 July 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance Flexible working arrangements Good amount of leaves

Cons

Do not trust the high ratings (it’s most probably fake and written by internal management) Upper management micro manages and do not trust junior staff. Often talk down to them or talk in a condescending way. (experienced it and also seen it for myself). Very minimal career progression (it’s good if you are looking for something stable and monotonous or something to retire with) Pathetic benefits, bonus and increment Claimed they are open to feedbacks/inputs/opinions but in actual fact, they do not. They only listen to people of a high rank and if you are a junior rank, you are like a puppet to them where you have to listen to all their dictation and not having a say to anything. Lots of politics High turnover rate

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2.0
9 June 2026
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Pros

-Convenient location -Lovely and supportive teammates -No overtime so great work life balance

Cons

-The company has restructured 4-5 times during my tenure, which resulted in layoffs almost everytime - in an already small company. Company direction seem confused; their only product is a media database and offers not much else, so I question the corp's competitiveness -Senior management personnel is lean which means less time devoted to junior employees. Despite taking initiative and raising suggestions managers don't take advice. Naturally work feels stagnant and pointless without clear career progression benchpoints.

1.0
7 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Office is conveniently located near public transportation, making commuting easier. • Hybrid working arrangement offers some flexibility. • Supportive colleagues — everyone is going through similar challenges, which builds a sense of camaraderie. • Most managers (Not HOD) are approachable and genuinely try to support and fight for their team members.

Cons

Once you’re in, it’s extremely difficult to get out. • Lack of clear planning and long-term strategy — everything feels reactive and unstructured. • Day-to-day work environment is highly stressful and overwhelming. • Leadership (HOD level) lacks experience, with some having little to no corporate exposure. • Micromanagement is common — leaders tend to control everything instead of empowering the team. • Minimal benefits, only the bare minimum provided. • No clear career progression or growth opportunities. • Promises are often made during hiring or retention discussions but rarely fulfilled. • Workload is heavy and can lead to burnout — you will feel the pressure. • Poor employee retention; many who join end up regretting their decision. • Limited support or guidance from management, making it hard to succeed.

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