IKEA reviews

most of management does not live the values of the company, company is supposed to be anti-bureaucratic but the office politics and bureaucracy of upper management in the stores is over the top, stores are very anti-union, poor work life balance due to scheduling, lack of accountability, stressful environment for coworkers, little chance for growth within the company unless a steering member takes a liking to you

As with many large organizations, IKEA struggles to maintain employee morale and job satisfaction over the long-term. There are very limited opportunities for advancement, and a fair amount of bureaucratic nonsense to deal with. If you choose to work for this company, be prepared to accept things the way they are. It is unlikely that you will be able to turn your position there into your dream career unless you are being hired directly into a position you are truly passionate about. People who work here long term start to feel devalued and begin to doubt their own skills and abilities and what they can actually contribute to the workforce. I know more than a handful of people who either suffered a mental/emotional breakdown from working here and/or left angry. Leaving was one of the best things I've done for myself. I feel so much better about myself and my life now that I have a boss who values my abilities and contribution to the business.