Spending nearly a decade and a half at one company, and in one field, is not so common these days. Yet, that’s my story – I began as a leasing intern and now I am the Head of Leasing.
When I was starting out in my career, one of my top priorities was finding a stable and reliable large company. I wanted to work for an enterprise that provided clear career paths and opportunities for growth, and Tesco was the perfect fit. I started in the fresh grad programme, which impressed me with its well-structured plan and system. I quickly realized that if I worked hard and did my job well, I could progress within the company. And that’s exactly what happened.
Of course, nobody stays in one place for so long solely for the sake of their career. For me, even more valuable is the fact that my colleagues and I have always worked side by side as friends. There’s nothing quite as motivating as starting the day off and tackling tasks with a good mood whether at the office or from home. The relationship between managers and co-workers is friendly, creating an excellent atmosphere where we can all support each other when needed. I owe a lot of my success as a manager to my former bosses and more experienced colleagues, who treated me as a full-fledged team member from day one and provided me with valuable advice and guidance.