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Microsoft is gearing up for significant layoffs within its Xbox division, marking the fourth round of cuts in just a year and a half
Microsoft is gearing up for significant layoffs within its Xbox division, marking the fourth round of cuts in just a year and a half
"A Belarus of healthy people doesn't suit me." Why and where people are leaving Poland
"A Belarus of healthy people doesn't suit me." Why and where people are leaving Poland
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)
A fan of "The Witcher" who always wanted to live in Poland. How a Belarusian worked at CD Projekt RED for 6 years
A fan of "The Witcher" who always wanted to live in Poland. How a Belarusian worked at CD Projekt RED for 6 years
The Polish studio employs numerous Belarusians.
"A friendly market." How Russian IT companies are flooding Belarus
"A friendly market." How Russian IT companies are flooding Belarus
The number of Russian IT companies in Belarus continues to grow. They’re actively hiring, organizing events, and recruiting Belarusian students. Here’s what it looks like.
Why IT professionals go to university even when their career is thriving (even in their 40s+)
Why IT professionals go to university even when their career is thriving (even in their 40s+)
Some Belarusian IT professionals decide to return to education after several/many years in the industry: some are seeking personal closure, while others want to completely change their field.
We spoke with those who are pursuing diplomas despite having stable careers in IT.
"There were dozens of porn groups in their subscriptions." How and why recruiters check candidates' social media
"There were dozens of porn groups in their subscriptions." How and why recruiters check candidates' social media
We asked HR experts.
Are corporations turning away from inclusion—even in Europe?
Are corporations turning away from inclusion—even in Europe?
Comparing how diversity and equality policies have changed in IT companies across the US, EU, and Belarus.
"Wanted to study programming and AI in depth": How children of IT professionals enter colleges in Europe and how much it costs
"Wanted to study programming and AI in depth": How children of IT professionals enter colleges in Europe and how much it costs
They left after 9th grade to pursue vocational education abroad.
What has changed at EPAM's office in Belarus over the year: the team is even smaller, salaries are slightly higher
What has changed at EPAM's office in Belarus over the year: the team is even smaller, salaries are slightly higher
devby examined the financial reports of the Belarusian subsidiary of EPAM Systems.
For a vacation or to please investors? Why is Dobkin leaving?
For a vacation or to please investors? Why is Dobkin leaving?
EPAM announced that Arkadiy Dobkin will step down as President and CEO on September 1, transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. His position will be filled by Balazs Fejes.
Developer rejected due to casino side job. He didn't mention it in his CV or social media
Developer rejected due to casino side job. He didn't mention it in his CV or social media
He once worked as a croupier.
Outsourcing is dying – we need to become the new Israel. Officials have devised a plan for developing startups in Belarus
Outsourcing is dying – we need to become the new Israel. Officials have devised a plan for developing startups in Belarus
After 2020, Belarus’s startup ecosystem effectively fell apart, which had previously given the world several impressive projects. Officials appear to have a plan to revive it, including new draft legislation on startups and investments, with universities across the country becoming innovation centers (as this is, according to officials, global best practice). Read more about what’s happening with the startup movement in Belarus in recent years and what the Hi-Tech Park Belarus has devised in this devby article.
IT worker bought apartment in Polish village near Wrocław. He shares costs and what it's like
IT worker bought apartment in Polish village near Wrocław. He shares costs and what it's like
A Belarusian's experience Interviewing at FAANG—and receiving 3 offers
A Belarusian's experience Interviewing at FAANG—and receiving 3 offers
Our reader (who wished to remain anonymous) didn’t waste any time in 2024—he actively interviewed with FAANG companies. And he received multiple offers. He told devby about his experience.
"Now is the best time to start a startup": What Yuri Melnichek told the Warsaw community
"Now is the best time to start a startup": What Yuri Melnichek told the Warsaw community