What is the most useless job? Croatians have an unfortunate favorite: 'What are they for?!'

A lively discussion on the Reddit platform has pinpointed Human Resources (HR) as the most useless job or department in Croatia, according to a popular user comment that garnered significant community support. The original poster asked, "Which job/department do you consider totally useless and not worth existing?" and immediately offered HR as their answer.

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Which job/department do you consider totally useless and not worth existing?

This sentiment resonated with many, who view HR as a cold corporate function primarily focused on protecting the company, particularly in an era where artificial intelligence is increasingly handling recruitment and layoffs are common. The criticism suggests that the "human" element of HR has diminished, leaving employees feeling unsupported.

Beyond HR, other perceived "useless" roles highlighted included bureaucratic "uhljeb" (job-for-life) positions in the public sector, such as "assistant to the deputy mayor." Humorous, yet symptomatic, comments targeted specific jobs like a BMW factory worker assembling turn signals or a coach for the Hajduk football team, a role often joked about on social media.

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HR, or the human resources department.

The debate also touched on real estate agents, criticized for charging commissions from both parties, and notaries, seen by some as a fusion of quasi-governmental bodies and private businesses lacking accountability. Even teachers faced criticism, though many passionately defended the profession, attributing educational issues to systemic problems rather than individual educators. The perception of HR, however, remains a significant point of contention, reflecting a broader global shift in the role of human resources.

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Assistant to the deputy mayor. And other similar uhljeb positions.