Trip.com Group

Pros: It's a big tech company so there are good resources. You get to work on interesting problems within the online travel industry. My immediate team, as a Software Engineer, was generally supportive and smart.
Cons: The overall company culture can feel quite corporate and competitive. Work-life balance for onsite work in the Shanghai office is tough; long hours are pretty standard, and communication across departments isn't always smooth.
Advice to Management: Try to improve cross-team communication and really emphasize better work-life balance for all employees, especially in technical roles. Burnout is a real issue.

Pros: The PTO policy is pretty solid, you get a good amount of time off which is nice. It's also cool being in the online travel agency sector; it's a dynamic industry. Plus, the Shanghai office has some decent perks like subsidized meals.
Cons: My base salary as a Software Engineer isn't really competitive for a big tech company. Raises are usually pretty small, making it tough to feel valued over time. Don't expect huge annual bonuses either, they're often underwhelming.
Advice to Management: Please re-evaluate the compensation structure, especially for experienced tech roles. Market-rate salaries for Software Engineers are crucial to attract and retain top talent in this competitive industry.

Pros: You get to work on some really interesting, large-scale global travel platforms. As a Software Engineer, the compensation for tech roles in the Shanghai office is quite competitive. It's a big tech company, so there are resources and learning opportunities.
Cons: The company culture is very demanding; long hours are the norm, making work-life balance a real challenge. There isn't much work flexibility or options for hybrid models. The corporate environment can feel pretty hierarchical, which can be stifling.
Advice to Management: Please consider improving the work-life balance expectations across all departments. More flexibility, especially for tech roles, would greatly boost morale and retention in the Shanghai office. Empowering teams to have more autonomy would also help.