I’m curious if HR takes that into consideration or if it’s just the consultants in a room drawing up new orgs without input on who the performers are.
Just remember Nike is a young man's game
If you are 50 and not a vp you are on borrowed time It su-ks but history shows it to be true. I've always wondered how they do it as I thought there were laws against it Just remember if you are laid off it's because you fit a profile and not... — read more
REAL QUESTION - High Fives - did they ever really matter
Hi friends. I’m between hurdler and decathlete in my time inside the berm As I wait for my fate this week, really want to know did high fives from people senior to me ever matter? I know what some of you will say, just feeling reflective as I... — read more
Coursera cancelled
Just got an email from Coursera that "Nike has removed your membership in the Nike program." That's probably not good.
I can’t sleep
Uggggg. I’m wide awake. Stressed. My stomach feels like it’s been punched. I may in fact be fine or this week will bring lots of change being laid off. I have no idea what direction it will be. This uncertainty is awful. Just awful. I just want to... — read more
Monday is coming
Anyone get meeting invites?
AirMi
Haven’t heard anything about AirMi layoffs. Has anybody else?
Does Nike ever rehire people after being laid off?
I have this sinking feeling I will be laid off this week and I’m just wondering will I be eligible for rehire if Nike opens jobs that I qualify for? Is this frowned upon? Will people look at me like I wasn’t good enough so even if it’s technically... — read more
Any impact to non-US tech centers?
Anyone from ITC or other non-US GT teams hear anything?
Impact to SEC?
Any folks from SEC know anything? There’s about how many in that program 1k or so? Where does this function even land? Part of GT? Enabling function?
Best of Luck this week
GT’r here. Im fully expecting a blood bath in our org this week, but it’s been an honor to work with so many fine employees. It’s a shame our leadership has brought us to this point, but I can say that over the last couple of years I’ve enjoyed... — read more
Logistics
Great questions about logistics. I know they are heavy with directors and analysts.
Plan for tomorrow evening
Tomorrow might be a bad day for many of us… including me. I don’t want to be depressed if something bad happens. Instead, planning to do something fun in the evening, like getting drunk or trying edibles for the first time. :) Do you have any such... — read more
What happens if your VP that you report to was let go?
Does that mean you are likely to go? Any insights?
Severance Package?
Anyone care to share what the package was?
Play the real game. Hint it isn’t this
The real game is life. Not these small pointless games at work. Time with family. Watching your kids grow. Helping your neighbors. Being a good spouse. Making time for your aging parents. Being a good human. 20 years from now no one is going to care... — read more
VP reporting to VP reporting to VP
Not sure if there is any other organization in the world where a VP reports to a VP who reports to a VP. Full picture - SD to SD to VP to VP to VP.
Should I join Nike as Product manager
Hello, I have received offer from Nike for Product manager, TC is 236,000 which is 40k more than my current job. Should I join it? I heard lots of layoffs are happening.
Whatever Happens. Happens
I’m strangely ok with whatever comes my way next week. Laid off. I get severance and explore other opportunities. Yes my life changes but it always does. Nothing is forever or ever stays the same. Stay on. I stay and still have a job. Same pay. Same... — read more
are all IC layoff decisions taken already ?
Heard somewhere that now dir and sr.dir will be asked for input ? Not sure if this is true. Any thoughts
Real Estate Facilities and Workplace
Anyone get cut from Real-estate, facilities and workplace? They are a large support function at Nike with many Directors, SR Directors and VP types. I worked closely with that group when I was in finance before retiring 5 years ago.
EMEA severance packages in the past?
Hello, is anyone willing to share how were the severance packages given in the Netherlands during previous layoff? Were they more than the standard required by Dutch law? (1/3 of salary for each year worked at the company)?
When Will JD and ELT quit for being Accountable to this mess?
When Will ELT resign for being accountable to all this mess? They should lead by example ?
If safe from layoff, do you want to continue?
How long do you want to continue working here Even after knowing this Company doesn’t care about employees and knowing fact that you can be laid out in next rounds in FY25 or over the years as they are planning to save 2B$ in next 3 years?!!! — read more
Nike is a marketing-oriented company
PK’s famous quote. But then why have a bunch of marketing VPs been let go? Does this mean more cuts are coming in the global and geo marketing teams?
Would the org TPMO still remain after this re-org
Any insights on what might happen to TPMO ? Would it be combined with NDP or laid off completely
Merch/Product Layoffs?
Whats happening in the product and merchandising orgs? also rumors of new merchandising teams being created--what??
What advise would you give to someone who wants to work at a global apparel brand?
Would you recommend Nike? The recent media makes it sound... well, not great.
How much is Unemployment in Oregon?
How much per month and how long they pay unemployment? Laid off on Friday and am too weak and anxious to look up this information myself
Nike is laying off thousands H1B or Not and this website suddenly became a rage place
JD and his leadership teams are in charge of making decisions and he wants to hold his team accountable? Accountable how? They made the bad decisions and as the result people are losing their jobs both Americans and H1Bs... Stop fighting with each... — read more
GT in for a major reduction next week
DA, FK and JH have been architecting the new GT org structure for months. The new structure will of course be heavily influenced by DA and who he likes - so think CMT people will be protected. This is of course makes no sense given DA is resp for... — read more
Are you a Native American?
“If you are not a Native American, you came from somewhere, and you or your family line came from someplace else. America is a nation of immigrants.” I can’t take the hate here about immigrants. Don’t spread hate! during the dot com bo-m, the... — read more
Useless PMO
Why are we paying useless PMO competitive salary when it’s just a mean boys and girls club? They function completely like admins and then each have a coordinator assigned to them as well to talk about the work the PM is talking about and to talk more... — read more
Watch out for toxic positivity
Watch out for insensitive behavior as layoffs continue. Posting braggy stuff on LinkedIn when everyone’s facing anxiety and stress? And that “Happy OOOday!”—come on, read the room! Are you already planning a team dinner or workshop to pretend... — read more
How many layoff by next week?
800/1600? And remaining in May and no layoff for EMEA in Fy24 and they follow different timeline? Not clear in mail! Please put some light
Why do Nike soles wear out so fast?
Is this for financial reasons to get more frequent return buys or is it for performance reasons?