Jessica's story

Jessica joined IKEA 11 years ago. And she did so working as a cashier in the Barakaldo store. Since that time, she hasn’t stopped advancing: she's worked in different departments and sections, learning and enjoying her work. Growth step by step, little by little. When she started out she was very young, but that did not prevent her from taking the world by storm.

A promotion that did not come alone.

A few years ago, when she was told she was ready to become Store Deputy Manager, something even better, if possible, happened: she fell pregnant with her first child. She began working in her new job when 7 months pregnant.

“I spent a year in that job and fell pregnant with my second child. And six days after having given birth I was offered the job of Store Manager”.

Jessica had fulfilled two dreams in just two days: to be a mother for the second time and to become the Manager of the store that had witnessed her professional ‘birth’. She couldn’t be happier. Her personal plans never prevented her from growing professionally.

“I felt IKEA was with me along the way at all times, that this company is made up of those of us who work here and that our stories are important. IKEA is one step ahead. People’s potential is valued and they support you in your pursuit of your dreams. I have been able to truly be a mother”, Jessica tells us.

And she has never had to consider whether she is a man or a woman when it came to fulfilling her dreams. Why should she? At IKEA she has not needed to do this. Now she hopes to continue to grow and learn from the people around her. And, above all, to continue enjoying her work as much as she does now.