"I once managed a team of 40 people": Tech lead couldn't find work in Poland and took a cashier job
"I once managed a team of 40 people": Tech lead couldn't find work in Poland and took a cashier job
A former game designer and producer shares his story of unsuccessful job hunting in Warsaw.
Belarusian IT industry enters stagnation: migration halts as workforce ages and new talent dries up
Belarusian IT industry enters stagnation: migration halts as workforce ages and new talent dries up
In 2023, tech migration slowed down, and by the end of 2024, it had virtually stopped. Employment challenges exist both in Belarus and abroad, even for experienced professionals. The industry seems to be in limbo—with no clear growth prospects even considering the potential of the Russian market.
This comes from devby’s annual comprehensive research (1,138 respondents), with data analyzed by Alexander Yurut.
AI has turned university exams into an "unsolvable problem"
AI has turned university exams into an "unsolvable problem"
Top freelance platform lays off nearly a third of its workforce
Top freelance platform lays off nearly a third of its workforce
Einstein visa: programmer secures alternative to expensive H-1B
Einstein visa: programmer secures alternative to expensive H-1B
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US hosts coding tournament between humans and AI: guess who won
US hosts coding tournament between humans and AI: guess who won
Are the galleys bigger but with fewer rowers? How AI will transform outsourcing
Are the galleys bigger but with fewer rowers? How AI will transform outsourcing
An Australian bank fired an employee after 25 years of service — but only after she trained the AI that replaced her.
An Australian bank fired an employee after 25 years of service — but only after she trained the AI that replaced her.
IT is aging rapidly: share of Gen Z cut in half
IT is aging rapidly: share of Gen Z cut in half
Lukashenko states that Belarusians are investing in crypto, but the investments are not returning to the country
Lukashenko states that Belarusians are investing in crypto, but the investments are not returning to the country
Does looking different hurt your tech career? IT workers share their stories
Does looking different hurt your tech career? IT workers share their stories
Nearly 175,000 Belarusians relocated to EU in 2024, almost one million over five years
Nearly 175,000 Belarusians relocated to EU in 2024, almost one million over five years
End of an era: Dobkin steps down after 32 years leading EPAM
End of an era: Dobkin steps down after 32 years leading EPAM
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US hosts coding tournament between humans and AI: guess who won
US hosts coding tournament between humans and AI: guess who won
Are the galleys bigger but with fewer rowers? How AI will transform outsourcing
Are the galleys bigger but with fewer rowers? How AI will transform outsourcing
Companies are getting bigger, with fewer people and higher productivity. How AI will change outsourcing.
An Australian bank fired an employee after 25 years of service — but only after she trained the AI that replaced her.
An Australian bank fired an employee after 25 years of service — but only after she trained the AI that replaced her.
IT is aging rapidly: share of Gen Z cut in half
IT is aging rapidly: share of Gen Z cut in half
Lukashenko states that Belarusians are investing in crypto, but the investments are not returning to the country
Lukashenko states that Belarusians are investing in crypto, but the investments are not returning to the country
Does looking different hurt your tech career? IT workers share their stories
Does looking different hurt your tech career? IT workers share their stories
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Nearly 175,000 Belarusians relocated to EU in 2024, almost one million over five years
Nearly 175,000 Belarusians relocated to EU in 2024, almost one million over five years
End of an era: Dobkin steps down after 32 years leading EPAM
End of an era: Dobkin steps down after 32 years leading EPAM
On September 1, 2025, at the age of 65, Arkady Dobkin will step down as president and CEO of EPAM after 32 years at the helm. Although he will become executive chairman of the board of directors and continue to do something very important, this appears to be a milestone in the life of both the company and its founder. Regardless of whether this is retirement or a strategic move to please investors, it marks a turning point.
Young entrepreneurs in Belarus: who they are, how much they invested, and why they're doing it all. Research
Young entrepreneurs in Belarus: who they are, how much they invested, and why they're doing it all. Research
Survey results for young entrepreneurs in Belarus, 2025, were analyzed.
Recruitment startup helps tech workers find jobs in just one day
Recruitment startup helps tech workers find jobs in just one day
Minsk yards to get 19,000 surveillance cameras, ten times more than currently installed
Minsk yards to get 19,000 surveillance cameras, ten times more than currently installed
"A different attitude." Four stories of relocating to Poland from other European countries with the EU Blue Card
"A different attitude." Four stories of relocating to Poland from other European countries with the EU Blue Card
Dzik compiled stories of those who decided to relocate using an EU Blue Card for highly qualified specialists.
The top cities for remote workers revealed
The top cities for remote workers revealed
FT: Meta secretly tracked iPhone users and inflated ad performance metrics
FT: Meta secretly tracked iPhone users and inflated ad performance metrics
Belarusians launch alternative Android App Store
Belarusians launch alternative Android App Store
Zoomers cancel Spotify and return to MP3 players
Zoomers cancel Spotify and return to MP3 players
Software developer’s 20-year journey: reaching $1M revenue by 39 with clients such as Rolls-Royce and Opera
Software developer’s 20-year journey: reaching $1M revenue by 39 with clients such as Rolls-Royce and Opera
Lingvanex, a startup founded by programmer Alexey Rudak from Navapolatsk, generated $940,000 in revenue in 2024.
We spoke with Alexey about his achievements and plans.
"Very stupid." How to pass an AI interview (and not get caught)—and, most importantly, should you?
"Very stupid." How to pass an AI interview (and not get caught)—and, most importantly, should you?
We asked both sides about AI use during job interviews.
"Married team lead thought I was sending signals." Which romances (and whose dick pics) don't belong in the workplace?
"Married team lead thought I was sending signals." Which romances (and whose dick pics) don't belong in the workplace?
Recently, conversations have been dominated by workplace romances and acceptable boundaries—including communications with colleagues or acquaintances.
Let’s discuss this.
Searched for a job for a year — landed one for $10K. Data Scientist shares observations about 16 interviews and 5+ companies
Searched for a job for a year — landed one for $10K. Data Scientist shares observations about 16 interviews and 5+ companies
Data Scientist Eugene (known in the local community as 'Eugene Vano') relocated from Belarus to the Czech Republic and navigated his way from «relaxed» startups to large corporations with hustle culture. He candidly shares his experiences with scammer companies, dictatorial project management, Indian lobbying, toxic rejections, and his personal hiring principles.
In the finale — useful Red and Green Flags for those at a career crossroads.
"A Belarus of healthy people doesn't suit me." Why disillusioned Belarusians are leaving Poland—and where they’re headed next
"A Belarus of healthy people doesn't suit me." Why disillusioned Belarusians are leaving Poland—and where they’re headed next
We’ve collected stories of three Belarusian relocators who have changed (or are planning to leave) Poland for other countries.
"No job for a month costs more": Can $5K buy you an offer?
"No job for a month costs more": Can $5K buy you an offer?
We investigated the topic with both HR professionals and job candidates.
"Try in three years." A manager moved to the USA with his Belarusian office after 2020. He doesn't recommend doing it (for now)
"Try in three years." A manager moved to the USA with his Belarusian office after 2020. He doesn't recommend doing it (for now)