Thread regarding Nike Inc. layoffs

Early career growth

As someone in early career, I’m finding it really difficult to make any headway in growing. I’m on a team that doesn’t really teach me or train me and is far from what I’m wanting to do with my career, yet all leads (stretch assignments, internal transfers) have been shut down. After the reorgs, we lost half our team but are expected to do the same amount of work, and I can sense everyone burning out.

How can I get out? The early career market right now is so bad I’m unable to get even an online assessment or interview from any of my applications. And since Nike is my only real experience, I’m not sure if recruiters view it as a good thing

#CareerGrowth #Training #InternalTransfer #Burnout #Reorg
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I'd look for another job OP. I am working well above the status of my current role for 4 years and no org can stay stable enough to get me my promotion. The only reason I stick around is I basically get paid close to a band above what I make and every manager has been flexible and understanding as a result of my supposed overperformance.

If you aren't at least getting the pay and informal respect for the amount of stretching you do or offer to do, I'd look for a diagonal move up elsewhere. It will be slow going but you can take your time, be picky, and enjoy while you still have a job!

by Anonymous
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I felt the same. Complained to my managers for 4 years about it while always taking on higher level work. Just put in my two weeks notice yesterday, fu-k em

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@OP in my opinion, agree with the above, look at other roles outside of nike. You deserve to get all the learning and growth opportunities early in your career. Other companies may not have the mega campus like nike but you may gain much more experience without campus perks. nike is an overly complex company compared to others. Dont let the hype of being there make you lose sight of sewing your professional oats. Grow your resume with many experiences.

by Anonymous
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@ab is that you ET?

by KH
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@b5 Why does this sound like the start to an AA meeting

by Anonymous
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It’s been 10 years since my last promotion

by Anonymous
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@OP, update your CV/resume and start making the moves that will take you in a new direction. Leave Nike behind and step into a role where you're genuinely valued.

As you interview, remember that you're evaluating the company just as much as they're evaluating you. Ask thoughtful questions:

  • What values actually drive decisions here?
  • How would you describe your leadership culture?
  • What does your manager do to help people grow?
  • Do people feel psychologically safe to speak up?
  • Can you genuinely trust the people you'll be working for?

The right employer won't just offer you a job - they'll earn your trust.

"Leadership is a choice, not a rank."

  • Simon Sinek

His TED talk on leadership and creating environments where people feel safe is well worth watching:
https://blog.ted.com/leadership-is-about-making-others-feel-safe-simon-sinek-at-ted2014/

by Anonymous
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Sit back, don't stress, and keep coasting on that easy money.

by Anonymous
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