CroatiaDr. Tatjana Vešović, a senior gynecologist and head of the Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic at the General Hospital in Vršac, Serbia, has resigned and moved to Montenegro to work at a state hospital in Bar. She explains her decision was driven by personal reasons and dissatisfaction with the working environment and pay in Serbia. In Montenegro, she notes that salaries are higher, especially for experienced doctors, with base salaries ranging from around 2000 to 2500 euros for specialists and up to 4500 euros for subspecialists after including additional allowances. Dr. Vešović highlights that Serbia does not reward experience through salary increases, unlike Montenegro, where raises depend on years of service. She also mentions that Montenegro allows doctors to extend their employment beyond retirement age, which was another factor in her decision. While acknowledging that Montenegro’s healthcare system is not perfect, she emphasizes that the country has made efforts to retain medical staff and attract experienced professionals from Serbia.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced view of the situation, quoting Dr. Vešović directly and discussing both the challenges in Serbia and the opportunities in Montenegro. It does not take a clear ideological stance but rather reports on the professional and financial motivations behind her move.
