Sweatshop moved from Asia to IT - Software Engineer NIKE Employee Review

2.0
6 Oct 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Beautiful campus - IT is offsite but some meetings are held on campus Pockets of interesting work

Cons

1) Heavy outsourcing producing low quality results 2) Ineffective management too afraid of losing their jobs to manage properly 3) Not a technology company 4) Excessive work demands - 60-80+ hour weeks are common

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Pros

High exposure to senior management

Cons

Lots of travel, big peaks and valleys on workload through the year

2.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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