Drink the Kool-Aid, you will succeed. - Anonymous employee NIKE Employee Review

4.0
9 Jan 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Cool, relaxed place to work. - Awesome campus environment. - Great discount on Nike, Cole Haan, and the rest of the portfolio. - Fun events on campus occaisionally. - Very driven people, can be addictive.

Cons

- Nike is a company that is forged in brand loyalty. It is a cult. Questioning the captain, even casually is mutinous and heresy. - They have failed, on many occasions, to rectify problems with their environmental and labor issues abroad. Passing the buck can only go so far. This trickles down into the workplace. - Work life balance is a joke in many roles. They have great gyms (yes, in the plural) that rival any modern athletic club, but good luck using them after a 60+ hour week. - The jobs here are about lifestyle, not just working. That can be a good or bad thing.

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Cons

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2.0
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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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