So many people at work constantly talking about brand-loyalty, Nike lifestyle, etc. I was even in an interview when a candidate asked why should she choose Nike and the hiring manager laughed, sarcastically, then said “this is Nike, and that is all you need to know.” That same manager got laid off recently. Loyalty is a two-way street so be careful how much of your life you dedicate to Nike when no one cares about you and your family. You are being laid off without any clear criteria, empathy or even thank you for your services. Makes me sick.
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@2atj. you are way off in your definition of loyalty.
I will agree its a two way road, but I think people get the word Loyalty confused around here. To me, loyalty is me doing the right thing for the company. That being whatever facet of your job that improves or change Nike for the better. Me being completely decked out in Nike gear or only buying Nike brand doesn't make me loyal as an employee, that concept is only for the consumer loyalty.
We're all hired here for a job, given sometimes those jobs or job structures don't work out. It s—s. When the decision made to change direction, people feel like it isn't giving much thought of the "human" side of things, but that is corporate America. It's what we deem 'the American dream', we make a lot of money but it can be all gone in a flash. Never assume you are ever safe and take risks to improve or educate yourself further to make you harder to dispense but no one is ever irreplaceable.
Be humble, be smart, be educated. Constantly improve yourself and Nike if possible but you must look out for yourself, never lose sight of that. I've known too many people impacted from 2 lay offs now because they lost sight of the importance of learning and improving theirselves.
You can wear all the gear you want but if you don’t excel in your job it won’t matter. Focus on your job not your wardrobe. Where on your cfe is there a section on wardrobe?
I hear you. I think it says a lot when you "eat your own dog food" as an employee.
The vibe I seemed to pick up on was that it was the sign of a newbie/try hard to have swooshes all over you. I'll have to admit I thought wearing a lot of Nike gear would help my cause as an ETW, but I think I probably just looked kind of ridiculous.
@wsz I hear you, but many things can influence what you're wearing during the course of the day. Including your personality, gender, age, location, daily persona outside of work, etc.
I only got bothered by other peoples clothing choices when it was a direct violation of the employee handbook by wearing competing brands.
I found teammates newer to the org (whatever newer is to you) were more and more lax as time went on. Never understood it.
If I wore a winter jacket or Winter books, it was Nike affiliated (if any Nike brands made such a thing) or it was unbranded or plain. Never have I ever worn a Columbia jacket or Ugg Boots, let alone to work.
I always saw that as a sign someone was not fully committed to our mission. Like it or not.
Major transgressors would disappear quietly.
Anyway, just reminiscing a bit. Carry on.
All I know is that it always seemed like the more important you thought you were at Nike the less actual Nike product you wore.
I remember starting to realize when I was the only person in the room who was decked out in more than one article of clothing with a Nike logo on it. Felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb.
Loyalty to the Brand is/was keeping my word to do the job(s) I was assigned to do and giving an honest effort in being a good leader to people and a good teammate.
I did these things willingly and only faltered in my commitment when the Brand or teammates gave me reason not to.
Was not a perfect journey over 20 years, but correctly stated, loyalty goes both ways.
My loyalty after my first few years was never associated with any kool aid drinking by the way.
I saw Nike for what it is and the good and the not so good always came down to one thing; What person or persons, that are decision makers, are lifting me up, pulling me down, or neither. Or both at any given moment, to my face or behind closed doors (OTP).
Well said, OP. Many of those living for the brand, to me, do not seem honest or genuine about it. It just for show and to manage up. Basically, kissing a–.