Serbian worker exposed exploitation while on seasonal job in Makarska

A young woman from Belgrade arranged a seasonal hospitality position in Makarska, Croatia, as a restaurant hostess. Upon arrival, the 70‑year‑old employer verbally abused her, reduced her duties to cleaning, and kept her in his personal bedroom despite promising separate accommodation. She was paid the same wage agreed for the hostess role and faced intrusive personal questions and harassment. After a sleepless night in the shared room, she left the premises, warning others against accepting solo jobs without reliable references.

The incident highlights potential fraud and unsafe conditions faced by foreign seasonal workers in the Croatian tourism sector.