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   ESET lays off staff, raising concerns in the IT sector  ·  Slovak labor market faces decline in junior IT segment  ·  Wage gap and salary dissatisfaction in Bratislava  ·  Job market boom: which sectors are growing?  ·  Wage transparency rules are tightening  ·  Minimum wage increase boosts night work compensation  ·  ESET lays off staff, raising concerns in the IT sector  ·  Slovak labor market faces decline in junior IT segment  ·  Wage gap and salary dissatisfaction in Bratislava  ·  Job market boom: which sectors are growing?  ·  Wage transparency rules are tightening  ·  Minimum wage increase boosts night work compensation  
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ESET Layoffs: Slovak IT Sector in Shock

The number of employees laid off by ESET reaches dozens.

Today's news about layoffs at ESET brings concern across the entire Slovak IT sector. New reports suggest that dozens of workers have been let go, raising questions about the future of the country's technological infrastructure. This situation has significant impacts on the local labor market and comes amidst broader economic challenges facing Slovakia.

The layoffs at ESET reflect a broader trend in the sector, where many companies face pressure to optimize costs. The impact of the pandemic and global economic changes are forcing companies to re-evaluate their staffing structures. This wave of restructurings is proof that even technologically advanced companies are not immune to external economic pressures.

For job seekers in Slovakia, this means increased caution and preparation for an unstable market. It is important to focus on skill development and seek opportunities in sectors with growing potential. At the same time, tougher competition is expected for positions that remain open.

Despite the IT sector facing challenges, the healthcare and green energy sectors show signs of growth. These sectors continue to experience increased demand for skilled professionals, thus offering hope to job seekers looking for stability and opportunities for long-term development.

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👤   Real Stories — Voices from the market
Peter K., 28
Peter K. faces a dilemma that's becoming increasingly common among career advisors and mentors in the tech industry. He has several acquaintances who are eager to make the leap into software development, drawn by the promise of better opportunities and higher salaries that characterized the tech boom of recent years. However, the landscape has shifted dramatically with widespread layoffs and hiring freezes across the industry. Just a year ago, Peter recalls, the demand for developers was so intense that companies had to make significant concessions even for junior positions. The market heavily favored senior developers, but the talent shortage meant opportunities existed at all levels. Now, with economic uncertainty looming and companies tightening their belts, he's questioning whether the traditional advice to "learn to code" still holds water. The strategic nature of his concern reflects a deeper understanding of market dynamics: during a recession, companies that continue hiring face a choice between expensive but immediately productive senior developers, or cheaper junior developers who require training investment. Peter's hesitation to recommend a career switch into tech represents a sobering moment of reckoning for an industry that has long been seen as recession-proof and endlessly opportunity-rich.
If you knew of someone who was trying to learn to code, and better job opportunities was one of their main motivators, would you suggest that they reconsider based on where the ...
Tomáš F., 32
Tomáš F., a 32-year-old software engineer working in Germany, finds himself caught in an existential career crisis that many tech workers across Europe are facing. Despite earning a good salary in his current role, the recent wave of tech layoffs has forced him to confront an uncomfortable reality: he remains fundamentally part of the working class, selling his time rather than building wealth through ownership. The engineer, who invests a few hundred euros monthly in ETFs, describes feeling trapped in a cycle where his entire financial security depends on his employer's whims. Even with his technical skills and competitive compensation, purchasing an apartment in Germany's expensive urban centers—where the best tech jobs are concentrated—seems impossibly out of reach. The recent strategic layoffs by profitable tech companies, which he believes are designed to suppress worker market value, have only amplified his sense of vulnerability. His post resonates with a growing sentiment among European tech professionals who are questioning the traditional employee-employer relationship. While he acknowledges the obvious solution of starting his own business or startup, Tomáš admits he doesn't feel experienced enough to take that leap. His search for alternative wealth-building strategies reflects a broader shift in how skilled workers are thinking about career security and financial independence in an increasingly volatile job market.
It feels like as long as I am primarily an employee, I will never 'make it'.
Tomáš K., 24
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Tomáš K., 24
Tomáš je čerstvý absolvent strojárskej fakulty STU, ktorý hľadá svoje prvé zamestnanie v automotive sektore. Napriek výborným výsledkom v škole sa stretáva s realitou trhu práce, kde zamestnávatelia požadujú prax. Vidí, ako jeho spolužiaci odchádzajú za prácou do Rakúska či Česka pre vyššie platy. Zvažuje ponuku od Volkswagen Slovakia v Bratislave, ale obáva sa nízkej štartovnej pozície. Zápasí s rozhodnutím, či zostať doma a budovať kariéru postupne, alebo emigrovať za lepšími príležitosťami. Jeho príbeh ilustruje výzvy mladej generácie na slovenskom trhu práce.
Konkurencia je obrovská a všetci chcú skúsenosti, ktoré ako absolvent nemám. Bojím sa, že budem musieť odísť do Viedne ako moji spolužiaci.
Mária V., 35
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Mária V., 35
Mária pracovala desať rokov ako úverový analytik v pobočke Tatra banky v Košiciach. Cítila sa však profesionálne nevyplnená a videla obmedzenú možnosť rastu v regióne. Rozhodla sa pre radikálnu zmenu - prechod do IT sektora. Absolvovala večerné kurzy programovania a získala certifikáty v oblasti kybernetickej bezpečnosti. Teraz sa uchádzal o pozíciu v ESET-e, čo by znamenalo presun do Bratislavy. Je odhodlaná dokázať, že zmena kariéry v strednom veku je možná, aj keď to znamená opustiť rodné mesto a komfortnú zónu. Jej príbeh predstavuje odvahu riskovať pre lepšiu budúcnosť.
Po desiatich rokoch v bankovníctve som sa rozhodla prejsť do IT. Vek nie je prekážka, keď máte jasnú víziu svojej budúcnosti.
Peter M., 29
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Peter M., 29
Peter je senior software developer v ESET-e, špecializujúci sa na vývoj antivírusových riešení. Vyštudoval informatiku na FIIT STU a od začiatku kariéry pracuje v slovenských IT firmách. Je hrdý na to, že môže prispievať k úspechu slovenskej technologickej firmy s globálnym dosahom. Jeho práca zahŕňa vývoj pokročilých algoritmov na detekciu malware a spoluprácu s medzinárodnými tímami. Zarába konkurencieschopnú mzdu a má výborné benefity. Reprezentuje úspešný príbeh slovenskej IT brandže a dokazuje, že kvalitné technologické pracovné miesta existujú aj na Slovensku. Plánuje kariérny rast smerom k vedeniu tímu.
ESET mi umožnil pracovať na projektoch svetového významu priamo z Bratislavy. Nie je potrebné emigrovať, ak máte správne zručnosti.
Jana S., 31
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Jana S., 31
Jana je projektová manažérka v automotive firme v Žiline, kde sa snaží presadiť v tradične mužskom prostredí. Vyštudovala strojárstvo a má päť rokov skúseností v automotive sektore. Neustále čelí predsudkom a musí viac dokazovať svoje schopnosti ako mužskí kolegovia. Stretáva sa s paternalistickými postojmi, ignorovaním svojich nápadov na meetingoch a pochybnosťami o svojich technických znalostiach. Napriek frustrácii je odhodlaná zmeniť firemný kultúru a stať sa vzorom pre ďalšie ženy v odbore. Zvažuje ponuku z Volkswagen Slovakia, kde by mala lepšie možnosti kariérneho rastu a progresívnejšie pracovné prostredie.
V automotive sektore musím ako žena neustále dokazovať, že rozumiem technike lepšie ako moji mužskí kolegovia. Je to vyčerpávajúce.
Martin H., 38
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Martin H., 38
Martin je zakladateľ technologického startupu, ktorý vyvíja AI riešenia pre malé a stredné podniky. Pred tromi rokmi opustil dobre platenú pozíciu senior developera a rozhodol sa založiť vlastnú firmu. Prvé roky boli finančne náročné, ale postupne si buduje klientelu a získal aj prvý venture kapitál. Jeho startup zamestnáva osem ľudí a expanduje na český trh. Čelí typickým výzvam slovenského startup ekosystému - obmedzenému prístupu k investíciám, byrokratii a nedostatku skúsených mentorov. Napriek tomu je optimistický a verí, že Slovakia má potenciál stať sa významným technologickým hubom v regióne. Plánuje získať ďalšie financovanie na expanziu.
Založiť technologický startup na Slovensku nie je ľahké, ale vidím obrovský potenciál. Potrebujeme len odvahu a vytrvalosť.
Zuzana R., 43
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Zuzana R., 43
Zuzana pracuje 18 rokov na ministerstve, kde prešla od referentky po vedúcu oddelenia. Zažila množstvo reforiem, výmen vedenia a pokusov o modernizáciu. V posledných rokoch vidí pozitívne zmeny - digitalizáciu služieb, príchod mladých vzdelaných kolegov a väčší dôraz na efektivitu. Jej oddelenie implementuje nový informačný systém, ktorý má zjednodušiť komunikáciu s občanmi. Balansuje medez tradičnými postupmi a potrebou inovácií. Uvažuje o kariérnom postupe na riaditeľskú pozíciu, ale súčasne zvažuje aj ponuky zo súkromného sektora. Reprezentuje generáciu úradníkov, ktorá formuje modernú verejnú správu na Slovensku.
Verejná správa sa mení pomaly, ale vidím pokrok. Mladí kolegovia prinášajú nové nápady a digitalizácia konečne napreduje.

🔥 Sector Heat Map

HOT
HealthcareGreen energyIT infrastructure
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Sustainability technologies
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💰 Salary Benchmarks — EUR

Entry Level (0–2 yrs)EUR 1,300–1,800/month
Mid Level (3–5 yrs)EUR 2,500–3,500/month
Senior Level (6+ yrs)EUR 4,000–6,500/month

Salary levels are slowly increasing in response to growing demand for specific skills, especially in green technologies.

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