Mariana Gatezh Shares Video About Working as a Cleaner in Paris
In a video posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Ukrainian blogger Mariana Gatezh opened up about her job as a cleaner in Paris and explained her deliberately casual work attire. The main reason? The constant risk of bleach ruining her clothes. The footage is available on her Facebook page.
Gatezh emphasized that none of the outfits she wears on the job ever make it back to Ukraine.
“None of the clothes I wear to work will travel back to Ukraine with me,” she stated in the video.She also recounted an incident from the previous week when she wore a brand-new pair of Zara trousers while cleaning.
“And I cleaned in them,” Gatezh added.
User Reactions
Commenters under the video shared their own perspectives on workwear choices:
- Oksana Holovnia remarked that “Zara pants are mass-market anyway... you can wear them to work or to do grocery shopping.”
- Another commenter, Irina Irina, pointed out that “Europeans prioritize their own comfort over showing off for others, unlike us.”
- Some users highlighted the economic pressures many Europeans face. Olena Artemova noted that “most Europeans simply can’t afford to wear high-quality clothes.”
- Halyna Hryhorivna added that “unfortunately, the vast majority of Ukrainian women abroad don’t go there to manage things and wear nice outfits—they go to work hard, so they have to wear clothes that match the job.”
Mariana Gatezh’s video has sparked a broader conversation about work attire and the socio-economic realities faced by laborers in Europe. She underscored that many people, especially Ukrainians, must adapt to working conditions that often make fashion standards impractical. This reflects deeper issues tied to economic opportunities and the living conditions of migrants in Europe.
As discussions about the challenges faced by Ukrainian workers abroad continue, it's essential to consider the broader implications of employment practices in Europe. A recent incident involving a job posting at Żabka has ignited controversy in Poland, particularly regarding the prioritization of Ukrainian applicants. This situation sheds light on the complexities of labor dynamics and the socio-economic factors influencing work opportunities for migrants. For more on this topic, you can read about the outrage surrounding hiring policies in Poland.