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Croatian Farmer Offers Comprehensive Package for Shepherd Position
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Croatian Farmer Offers Comprehensive Package for Shepherd Position

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Croatian man is seeking a shepherd for his 200 sheep, offering comprehensive living support.
  • The job includes accommodation, food, clothing, and even cigarettes and coffee for smokers.
  • The employer hopes to find a long-term worker to replace a previous employee who passed away after six years.

Miroslav Nediฤ‡, a sheep farmer from Bobota, Croatia, has posted an unusual job advertisement seeking a shepherd for his approximately 200 sheep. The offer goes beyond standard employment, promising to provide nearly everything a future worker might need for daily life.

I had an ideal worker, he worked for me for six years and was like a member of my family. Unfortunately, he passed away and I have to find someone else.

โ€” Miroslav Nediฤ‡Nediฤ‡ explained the circumstances that led him to seek a new shepherd after his previous employee's death.

Nediฤ‡'s advertisement details that the chosen candidate will receive accommodation, food, clothing, and footwear. For those who smoke, he will also provide cigarettes. Additionally, the shepherd can enjoy free coffee or other beverages at his local cafรฉ in the village. Nediฤ‡ has been involved in sheep farming in Bobota for 12 years and is looking to fill the position after his previous employee, who had worked for him for six years and was considered like family, passed away.

The job itself is described as not difficult but requires responsibility. Nediฤ‡ expects the shepherd to be diligent, responsible, and fond of animals. Daily tasks involve letting the sheep out and feeding them, with working hours varying based on weather conditions. During warmer months, work might last six to eight hours, while in winter, it could be as short as one to three hours daily.

What I eat, I will give to him, or her. He will not lack clothes, shoes, or anything he needs daily.

โ€” Miroslav Nediฤ‡Nediฤ‡ detailed the extensive provisions offered to the shepherd, highlighting the potential for significant savings.

Nediฤ‡ emphasized that the comprehensive provisions mean the worker could essentially save their entire salary. He stated, "What I eat, I will give to him, or her. He will not lack clothes, shoes, or anything he needs daily." The accommodation is a fully equipped house located at the edge of Bobota. Since posting the ad, Nediฤ‡ has received numerous inquiries from various regions, including Zagreb, and even from women interested in the position. He hopes to find someone who will stay for a long time, appreciating the value of a reliable and dedicated worker.

The job is not difficult at all, you just need to love it and do it conscientiously. I will take care of the rest.

โ€” Miroslav Nediฤ‡Nediฤ‡ assured potential applicants about the nature of the work and his commitment to supporting the employee.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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