Feb 22 • 04:08 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Wprost

Poles outraged by job offer in Germany. "Shame," "joke"

Polish citizens express outrage over a low-paying job offer for horse caretakers in Germany that includes basic requirements and free housing, yet they perceive the salary as inadequate.

A recent job posting for a horse caretaker position in Zorneding, Germany, has sparked outrage among Poles after it was shared by Daniel Bała, a businessman running a recruitment agency. The role requires caretakers to feed, clean stables, and take horses out to pasture for a weekly work schedule of 40 hours, with a gross salary of around 1,500 euros and a promise of free accommodation in Bavaria. In the listing, Bała emphasized that the apartment would be fully equipped and included laundry services, further promoting a life without living costs in Germany.

Despite the attractive housing offer, many online comments reflect deep dissatisfaction with the proposed salary, with many users labeling it as a "joke" or deriding it as "pitiful money" compared to what Polish workers could earn in similar positions domestically. Comments highlight a growing frustration among Polish citizens, emphasizing that local job roles often pay more than the offer being extended in Germany, further fueling resentment towards such recruitment practices.

The situation underlines an important aspect of the labor market dynamics between Poland and Germany, especially in light of the economic conditions in both countries. While efforts to attract Polish workers may continue, the discrepancy between expected and offered wages is likely to hinder such initiatives as Polish workers seek fair compensation based on their skills and market expectations.

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