Now that we know major cuts are coming once again, do you think they're going to drag it out in hopes some of us quit because we can't take the stress? It wouldn't be the first time they did something like that.
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This is the way.
@e3 - This is The Way.
You might want to understand what has been announced so you can frame your anxiety to the timeline(s) they have publicly announced: "This work will result in fewer roles across Nike, and I want to acknowledge that news like this creates uncertainty. I don't take that lightly. Throughout this process, we will communicate directly, act with transparency and treat people with respect. Decisions about impacted roles related to this work will begin in calendar year 2027 and beyond."
https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/nike-inc-corporate-announcement-october-1-2026
It wouldn’t be Nike if you didn’t have anxiety during the holidays. Merry Christmas!
Shivering with anticic...pation!
There is a middle ground between doing nothing and dropping everything to flee. You can coast a little, polish up your resume, and start networking while you still have a job. This will make the transition to asking around while you're laid off much smoother, since it won't look like you "only" socialize when you're after a job.
Then grab the severance bag if it comes and put out feelers.
Suffering comes from worrying.
If you don’t worry, it won’t hurt.
Join the midday activities. Pickle ball. Beach volleyball. General f-off-ury.
If you find yourself worrying, you’re trying too hard. And you most certainly don’t owe them that much.
And if you’re still worrying… channel that energy into leaving.
But, coasting until you’re paid to leave has its perks too.
…and it’s not months. This is a multi year program. Buckle up.
I know the situation su-ks and I am already looking for another job. I got a couple of interviews lined up, but While still at Nike, I will be a professional and I will do my best.
@cv, that's not true. I was let go in April but found a job shortly after, and I can honestly say it's a night-and-day difference from the stress I was under at Nike. My new boss is 120% more compliant and educated—and not a child compared to my older Nike director. My current teammates are all senior level like I am and are dedicated to the team, plus I'm given free rein to help my company where I see fit. Greener pastures definitely do exist.
@c6 I wouldn't assume the grass will be greener at a new job. This site has threads for thousands of companies and the primary topic is layoffs. Even if Nike did a dramatic reduction of 20% (which I highly doubt they will do) 80% of the current employees will still have their jobs. At least at Nike you know how things work and can navigate the situation. At a new company you won't have this corporate knowledge. If you have reason to believe to are likely to be cut then by all means start your search. Read the posts for other companies. A lot of those people think they work in toxic holes too.
“Let” you wait? You are a fool if you choose to wait. Assume you aren’t safe and start looking. Do the bare minimum and invest your energy into what’s happening outside of this toxic hole.
Pace doesn't end until 2031...so the threat of being laid off under that initiative will last at least another 5 years. Although Nike leadership never seems to follow through (or even exist) for more than two to three years at a time so maybe things will change but that mid-strategy course correction will bring in new leadership and a new cost savings initiative labeled something catchy like "Competitive Revenue Advancement Program" otherwise known as CR-P. Under the new leaders we'll double down on direct to consumer and focus on men's women's and kids and reduce our wholesale partnerships and go all in on direct to tik tok sales.
They want you to quit first. Suffering is going to be months