Hey,
So one of my dreams is/was to work for Nike. Like many of you, I have a lifelong passion for sports and now some skills assorted to help build upon this. I am a writer, can make books, as well as do some video. I have been lurking on this website as well as heard of murmuring of how bad it is to work for the company nowadays. I was wondering for a honest but not 100% response and was wondering what ya'll had to say.
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This is not an HR bot. If you think jobs suck, think about how difficult it is working as a teacher in a school right now. LOL. Also, OP here.
Fake HR, TA or Comms post. Nice try. After reading this site? Who in their right mind would want to work here. Don’t forget Chatbot is real. Might be an auto copy reply by HR.
Nike comp and benefits are well below market or Portland metro or industry. They leverage the fact people want to say the "work for Nike" and hire people who will accept low pay. If you are game to have Nike on your resume to leverage the allure of the unknown of what happens inside the burm to parlay it to your next gig, go for it. Outside of that, its nothing special or with the drama of being a black badge.
How do I reach out to you
As an HR employee at Nike, I understand that you may have heard negative rumors about working at our company. However, I can assure you that we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for all of our employees. Our company values diversity and encourages personal and professional growth.
In terms of opportunities, we are always looking for talented individuals with a passion for sports and a creative mindset. Your skills as a writer and experience in creating books and videos would be valuable assets to our team.
I would encourage you to apply for any open positions that align with your skills and experience, and to reach out to me directly if you have any further questions or concerns. We would love to have you as part of our team
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Don’t. The company has a good brand image but they’ve turned rotten as an employer.
Nice try, HR. If you've been lurking on this site, you have all the information you need
No one here can really answer your question. Nike is a large company. “The culture” is not a single thing as it can vary quite a bit from geo to geo and org to org. Some areas of Nike are highly political and toxic. Other areas are quite collegial and pleasant. I would know. I’ve worked in both.
Working at Nike can provide you with a lot of knowledge and skills, but acquiring those things does not automatically mean advancement or a rewarding career. There’s a saying here that “You are in control of your career.” That’s partially true. If you aren’t a networker and go-getter, it can be tough to advance. And even if you are, to be promoted there has to be a spot FOR you to be promoted into. Obviously the higher you go the tougher that gets.
On the other hand working at Nike looks great on a resume and can open up future doors that may not have otherwise been available. If you work here for four or five years and decide you don’t like it, your experience here will in all likelihood be beneficial in helping you advance somewhere else.
Also keep in mind that forums like this do not necessarily represent any consensus thought. 90% of Nike employees probably don’t even know this place exists. There’s also a tendency for people to complain publicly, while people who are happy don’t as often feel any need to comment.
No one but YOU can decide if Nike is right for you. I’ve been mostly happy here but as with any large company things sometimes happen that are frustrating. Are those things worse at Nike than at any other large company? Depends on who you ask, and whether the person you ask has actually worked at other large organizations. I’ve only worked at one other large company and honestly it was about the same. I feel like I’ve definitely had more perks at Nike and that overall it’s been a more relaxed environment than with that other large company. Whether that matters to you is up to you.
If you decide to work here and are hired, it isn’t a lifetime commitment. It’s a job. There are certainly worse places to work. I know that from personal experience, too. Again, worst case is you work here a few years, find you don’t like it, and you move on. In that scenario it’s unlikely you’ll be worse off for the experience.
This is just one persons opinion. I’m sure others will have different opinions.