Work life balance - PT Athlete NIKE Employee Review

2.0
25 Apr 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Pay was great and the discounts were amazing as well. You would get 30% off in store and 40% off online. They offered PTO for part timers and health benefits as well.

Cons

NO WORK LIFE BALANCE if you start here consider this your life you will work every single weekend. As a part time worker you would think you would work part time hours in a way. Not at Nike instead you work 8-9 hours shifts with a lunch. Expect them to take away your personal life altogether. The minimum amount of hours that you have to have available is 28 hours weekly. So if you ever intend to start here be aware that you will never have a weekend to yourself. They make the schedule 3 weeks in advance so you need to request off months in advance just to get your day. Managers do a lot of micromanaging as well so be aware of someone always on your shoulder.

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5.0
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Pros

Amazing campus and good work life skills

Cons

Not secure and they do layoff every year

2.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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