A high standard of living, a stable economy, decent salaries, job opportunities, access to the international labor market and a hospitable climate are just some of the factors that make working in Slovenia attractive for foreign professionals.
The following professions are in demand in the Slovenian labor market:
- Engineers — the country has a well-developed high-tech industry: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and programming.
- Medical workers — doctors, nurses, midwives and pharmacists.
- Teachers in educational institutions of different levels.
- IT specialists — programmers and developers.
- Sales and marketing specialists — the Slovenian market is becoming increasingly competitive.
The list of current vacancies includes a large number of applied professions:
- Unskilled production workers.
- Welders.
- Drivers of heavy vehicles and tractors.
- Quarrymen.
- Vendors.
- Waiters.
- Warehouse keepers and sales consultants.
- Cooks.
- Cleaners and housekeepers.
- Translators.
15 years of working experience in Slovenia entitles you to a pension. The retirement age in Slovenia starts at 65, but you can retire at 60 if you have 40 years of pensionable service.
It is also possible to reduce the retirement age:
- For the first year of childcare.
- For compulsory military service — by two thirds of the actual military service duration.
- For joining compulsory pension insurance before the age of 18.
The rate of pension in Slovenia depends on many factors including e length of employment, salary amount, and other parameters. The total payout amount consists of two components: basic and supplementary pensions.
The basic pension is the amount of subsistence level — € 669,83 per month. This is the minimum amount that all pensionaries get.
The supplementary pension is calculated individually for every pensionary. Its amount depends on the length of insurance service, contributions paid during employment, and can reach several thousand euros.
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