Europe Job Condition: Europe is considered one of the best places in the world for jobs. Good work-life balance, good salary and clean environment attract thousands of Indians every year for jobs here. However, there are only a few countries in Europe where Indian workers are getting all these things. The reason for this is that there are some European countries where Indians are facing many problems. They are being beaten or exploited.

Croatia is one such country, where Indians should be alert before going for a job. The reason for this is that here Indian workers Many incidents of assault have come to light. According to an AFP report, a 27-year-old Indian worker from Chandigarh said that he was beaten up by a group of boys twice last year. Some spit on him, while there were others who said he should return to his country. During this time an attempt was also made to steal his delivery bag.

Croatia is facing shortage of workers

There is a shortage of long-term workers in Croatia. especially tourism sector Is most affected. According to the World Bank, Croatia is among the five countries of the European Union where the population is decreasing at the fastest rate. There has been a decrease of four lakh people here in the last decade. To fulfill this shortage, a large number of people from Asia are coming here to work. There is also a large number of Indians in it, who are working on a large scale in the tourism as well as catering and construction sectors.

Fighting with workers is increasing

Experts warned that foreign workers are coming here to work, but they are becoming victims of violence and exploitation. The Indian worker, who identified himself as DD, said, ‘I came here to work and live peacefully. We are not even getting jobs here. Used by DD’s partner delivery riders whatsapp group In the U.S., many people share stories of attacks occurring almost every week. Due to the fighting, some people’s jaws are broken and someone’s ribs are broken.

Although records are not kept on the basis of foreign citizens in the country’s crime data, crimes against Nepali citizens have increased since 2024. Similarly, crimes against Indians have also increased significantly. However, food delivery company Volt says that most of the incidents involving its delivery riders are being perpetrated by people who are themselves looking for jobs. Many times riders do not even record the incidents of assault that happen to them.

Foreign workers are being exploited

Most of the workers going for jobs in Croatia reach here through private agencies or companies. They do not get any kind of support in the country. There are some companies which provide a place to live to the workers. But in return a huge amount is collected from them. Also the living space is crowded. Delivery rider Hassan said he is paying 270 euros a month for a room he has to share with five other people.

If any rule is broken, then heavy fines are imposed on the workers. DD said, ‘This is complete exploitation.’ She said she was expected to work 12 hours a day, seven days a week. The Indian worker further said, ‘You are slaves of the companies here.’