In my group everyone laid off in June and Aug were over 40. Coincidence? I think not.
Regarding Nike wanting new blood from the outside, that’s another line of fake news. I was brought in from the outside and despite what I was told during the courtship, no one was interested in new ideas or ways of thinking. All they wanted was to conform, kiss a and make it known I was honored to be part of the greatest company ever. Sorry, but they were lucky to have me. There are so many disgruntled people left, I don’t know how this company will ever recover. I am so glad I don’t have to listen to a rehearsed pep talk “the only constant here is change!’ Meanwhile, other companies are gaining ground, moving in more nimble ways, attracting better talent. I think we are seeing the decline of a once great brand.
I am out and moving on and feel the biggest sigh of relief to not have to show up to that charade every day. The wrong people get promoted and rewarded. Good and fair people are cast aside. Bullying runs rampant. Venomous backstabbing is encouraged. There is a calendar but never a point where it can’t be thrown out the window. Gross examples of over spending and excess while necessities get squeezed. All the talk of change, yet nothing ever gets better. Reading all the other posts, I’m just grateful to know it wasn’t just me.
To those who are left, keep your eyes wide open. This place is not magically going to revert back to the good old days.
Read this at @PFSU4qk-3jgk, thought it deserved to be bumped to a thread.