economy
January 21, 2026
OVO SU POSLOVI BUDUĆNOSTI U SRBIJI! Programeri više nisu na vrhu najplaćenijih
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TL;DR
- Skilled trades are currently in high demand, with starting salaries reaching up to 2,000 euros.
- There is a significant shortage of workers in trades, particularly in construction, electrical, and plumbing sectors, as well as drivers.
- The IT sector is no longer as accessible as it once was; it now requires more complex knowledge and specialization, not just basic courses.
- The IT job market saw an optimization at the end of 2022 due to economic crisis and fewer projects, leading to fewer junior positions.
- Skilled trades are seen as future-proof professions that cannot be easily replaced by artificial intelligence.
- Serbia is noted as the only country in the region without a specific law for craftsmanship, hindering its promotion and clear definition of tradespeople's status.
- There is a shift in perception, with skilled trades no longer seen as a sign of failure but as viable and lucrative career paths.
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