I was recently impacted and wanted to to know if there is a cool-down period before I can apply for Nike again, either as a contractor or as an employee?
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Take some time to rest and reassess a bit first. However, brushing up on transferable skills is one of the quickest ways to uncover new opportunities.
@ah+1jxjt18hk You start at your old accrual rate, or at least I did when I came back a few years ago. Same with the employee discount after leaving. It was cumulative years worked.
@ae+1jxjt18hk I was laid off from Nike last year and have sent out 750 applications, networked 20 hours a week, gotten to final rounds in 12 roles and even 2 offers that were also re-org’d so whatever you say about Nike being a cult I think you legit have no clue about the job market these days. Leave no bridges burned js my advice
@ak it's arbitrary and not performance based. could have happened to anyone and a lot of great people were let go. if they want to return they would be welcomed
I understand if you are desperate and have no other choice (due to finances, career specialty, etc.) but I have too much pride. The company made the decision to cut you and almost everyone I know still working at the Swoosh is miserable (some have had health or mental problems).
If you do go back, I hope that you keep looking because it’s only a matter of time before they lay you off again. At Nike: it’s not if, it’s when.
Yep the job in PDX is terrible and given how bad the tech industry is in general, an ETW gig getting paid half what you used to make is something you just accept after coming to terms with that reality. As someone who left on their own accord and then decided to come back, I’ve been most shocked at how out of touch FTEs at the company are with their expectations. Not to dismiss these layoffs, I was just let go this time around
Do you get your old PTO accrual rate for years of service back? If you've been at Nike for 10+ years, that alone may be worth it.
Most of the people I know who came back didn't even put much effort into looking for other jobs. The day after they were laid off, they reached out to an old friend who promised them a spot as soon as they cooled off. The notion that people are actively searching and waiting, and only settling to return to Nike because they can't find something else, isn't as true as you might think.
I think a trap is that, depending on what your functions is, there might not exist many other jobs around Portland that you can find after Nike. Yes there’s other sports companies but you know… they gotta be hiring. I don’t fault those who prefer to come back even as contractors, especially if the alternative is moving your whole family.
This place is a cult. That's why they keep coming back, even after being laid off multiple times. And I'm not joking. I know people who've been through 2-4 layoffs and still return. The lack of imagination and willingness to explore alternatives versus enduring the emotional rollercoaster every June, when the company sheds staff to finalize its annual financial reports, is just baffling to me. There is life outside Nike.
@a8+1jxjt18hk Have you been in this job market long? It might be the only option TBH. Also plenty of people love Nike , the benefits and pay are great especially compared to other companies in the area
Coming back at a lower level as an ETW for me was still paying higher than FT offers at other companies at my old level these days
No offense but why would you want to go back? The people I know who came back as an ETW or at a lower level didn’t survive long. My advice would be to move on.
6 months from last day as a contractor / ETW, so not notice date but last month in payroll. Otherwise to come back it’s your severance notice period and you have to pay back severance- including the taxed amount.