I was excited when I first got this job, thinking it could be the start of something lasting. But over time, many people made it clear that I shouldn’t expect a long-term future at Nike. I didn’t believe them at first. To me, this was the kind of place where you could build a solid career if you worked hard enough. Now, I’m starting to realize how wrong I was - and now I’m looking for a way out.
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1vTjQmfu - You know the career development stuff was under TH org, right? Get ready for much of the same old same old from our HRLT. No programs to help people develop, but definitely fast track for senior leaders and special placements.
And they wonder why we’re devoid of strong leadership…? They keep promoting or bringing back the same old folks. Never pushing young blood back vertical.
" Sitting in your cubicle at work today in Oregon? It's 33 degrees out... look out the window at that roofing crew putting a roof on (or whatever)... glad you have an inside job now? "
this does not sound like a very uplifting motto
my life su-ks but that's okay because your life su-ks more
the US had a much different feel than this a couple of decades ago
i don't see it getting better only worse
Sounds like yall just su-k at your job. Skill issue :O
Big. Thanks. Mo. I guess your being transparent now.
Nice parting gift for us rank n file while you VPs get put on a track.
No promotions. Lower than inflation raises. Performance reviews don't mean a thing.
Why the heck do we care about this turn around? We don't get performance sharing, no options, but here's a web page telling you nothing.
Hey new head of HR. Treat the employees right and we just may start to care.
Maybe quit, instead of complain?
So longtime "survivor" there... there are kind of three aspects to cover...
- The negative mental health caused by the ever present threat of layoffs. This is really kind of miserable. And no you can't pretend it won't happen to you, lots of people were let go this year that thought that due to a high CFE rating or position or "assurances" from their management. GIANT air quotes around "assurances" on purpose. The longer you are in this the more difficult it gets to cope with. But... see point # 2 and # 3
- Focus on getting yourself in a spot where you can handle financially being laid off. Save the money, have that emergency fund (ok this is required regardless of your job)... This will give you options if/when you are laid off or get fed up and quit. It also shifts a lot of the power and control of your life back to you and away from your employer. If you are really into the concept, look up FIRE, it's a bit of an overused, tired term but the concepts are solid.
- This one you will probably not like... but... work is called work for a reason. It's work. Sometimes you have to eat sh*t and it's up to you if that's worth it. The number of decent paying jobs that don't occasionally have this caveat I'd guess is.... zero. So... either be comfortable with that or get crush # 2 above so much you don't have to care. "f you money" is the term. Perspective can be a powerful psychological vehicle here... Sitting in your cubicle at work today in Oregon? It's 33 degrees out... look out the window at that roofing crew putting a roof on (or whatever)... glad you have an inside job now? t doesn't fix everything but it helps. The other is your pay is probably a lot more than the majority and many others outside Nike wish they were at your pay level.
As the saying goes, never meet your heroes. People who have idolized this company and put it on the highest of podiums, end up getting hurt. I’ve been here for years, I like the company but I can never love it, just knowing how many layoffs we’ve done, the words leaders have said, and sometimes the koolaid culture.
You have to ask yourself, what do you value. Then from there ask if those values align with the company you work for. If it meets 70%, I’d recommend staying. If it falls below, then it’s time to leave or look around.
If you can’t align your values to the company you work for, you’ll never love or enjoy the work you. It’s a two way street not a one way.
Sounds a lot like my boss - great person, pushed out by a few leaders in GT and HR….
I know of someone who was a rockstar leader with high potential for many years. Drove amazing results while leading a large team. Promoted team members that merited promotion from baby analyst to sr. director. Received high marks from team, peers and leadership everyday and every year. Was told officially they were exceptional and would be promoted, only to be laid off as retaliation from an awful leader who knows nothing, does nothing and cares for herself. *Note, i promise I am not the person, but I know the whole story and it makes me sad. This person was lucky enough to land at another company in a great role - wish I could work for him/her again. Point is, there really is no long-term career at Nike, especially when you run into a vindictive buzzsaw who knows nothing about the business.
And this amazing perform was connected to all the top leaders and could have been saved - they are all cowards! Looking at you VA, TM, DK, etc. etc. etc.