I wonder how much progress in your career have you made while working here?
I work in Manufacturing and have been in the same position for a long time.
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My career stalled at Nike and the layoffs were the greatest thing to ever happen. In the 15 months since I've added 40% to my yearly TC and have an elevated role over what I had a Nike. In read once that if you hit a ceiling at Nike after 5 year there it's time to move on. It's so true and I value all of Nike experience and wouldn't have done anything differently!!
managers are selfish and often reject stretch assignments so you stay in the same role. maybe you get promoted but you're still going to be in the same function
I once asked for a raise and a change to my official duties since I was handling senior level work but paid for a lower level.
It was a lot of pointing fingers. Supervisor said it was up to HR. HR said it was up to my Supervisor. This had greatly impacted my career progression since I was declining other companies thinking Nike would promote me, seeing that I enjoyed the work just not the pay and recognition.
Wasted my time honestly. And they were hiring a ton of contractors too!
Previous comment is spot on. You would think a VPs job is to manage their reports (directors) but I have noticed recently that they choose to function as headhunters at the lower level. Super strange and a poor use of their massive income.
What have you asked for?
Nike doesn't favor internal candidates for promotion these days. It's a strategic shift they made as a company not that long ago. The rationale was that they wanted to bring in outside experience that was supposedly more likely to go along with all the changes in culture and strategy since employees who have been at Nike for more than a few years are "old news" and too entrenched in the way things have been (supposedly). Those that do get promoted internally are likely to be favorites of a specific VP since they ultimately control who gets the choice roles. I wouldn't put much weight towards all the talk of career development and opportunity for advancement that HR or people leaders tell the "peasants". Those opportunities aren't for the general employee population, just the chosen few who will adhere to the new regime. Best of luck, I wish I had a more upbeat assessment for you but reality is clarity sometimes.