Overrated Experience---Too Many Egomaniacs - Director NIKE Employee Review

3.0
28 Oct 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Employee discount on product, casual dress (just don't wear anything but Nike.....)

Cons

There are many. Most people spend their time manipulating or undermining business processes in an unproductive manner. There are an excessive number of meetings and 75% of them do not resolve issues. Communication is weak and there is NO trust of senior management. Mark Parker, CEO, sent out a series of internal communication for the big layoff in 2009. None of his "assurances" were true. It was obvious age discrimination was a main deciding factor and the layoffs were done under the guise of the economic downturn. Nike was sneaky and navigated its way to getting rid of many great employees. The trust was broken. I told Parker this to his face and he was obviously not interested in hearing this.

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5.0
1 Jul 2026
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Pros

Nike in general was a great company to work for. Great work life balance, great teammates, solid pay. Employee discount was awesome perk.

Cons

There was constant reorg and it hurt team morale.

2.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Nike was a great experience overall. The company culture is energetic, inclusive, and team-oriented. Management encourages employees to embody the Nike brand and provides opportunities for growth within retail and corporate roles. Employee discounts are excellent and make it easy to enjoy the products you sell. The work environment is fast-paced, especially during launches and holiday seasons, which keeps the job engaging. I also appreciated working alongside passionate teammates who genuinely cared about customer service and creating a positive shopping experience.

Cons

Retail schedules can be inconsistent and often include nights, weekends, and holidays. During peak periods, the store can become extremely busy, which can be stressful when balancing customer service expectations with operational tasks. Advancement opportunities can vary depending on store location and management structure.

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