The workplace as we know it has ceased to exist. Was that too dramatic? Perhaps. But we can’t deny that the last few years created a drastic shift in working conditions. And that shift opened up a new avenue of employment possibilities - one of them being globally remote.

On her 31st birthday, Zahra was ready for a change.

It was September 2020, and Zahra, a software developer, had lived in Iran her whole life. Based in Tehran with her husband, Zahra was working from home and reconsidering what she wanted. Her newly restricted pandemic life meant that had a lot of time at home to think about her situation, her lifestyle, her hopes and dreams, and she began to consider the idea of moving to a new country.

There are many reasons you might be drawn to live in Switzerland: amazing scenery, outdoor adventures from skiing to hiking, great fondue! And for developers, a vibrant working culture with huge demand for more software engineers and a booming startup scene. In 2019 Switzerland attracted $445 million in investments, and unlike more US-centric working cultures, overtime is much less expected, even in startups. Which means that you can enjoy a great salary, great job opportunities and great quality of life, with plenty of time on the weekends to enjoy your newfound love of mountains.

One of the great things about the developer’s skillset is that you can take it around the world. From Europe to Asia to the US, developers can apply their expertise and enjoy work and life across the globe, making it easier than ever to try new things, experience new cultures and leave your hometown for a taste of something fresh.

Unsere Mission bei Honeypot ist es, Unternehmen und Entwickler zu verbinden. Wir sind kontinuierlich darum bemüht, diesen Prozess zu verbessern. Deshalb haben wir in den letzten beiden Quartalen verschiedene Anpassungen getestet, um zu verstehen, was unseren Partnern zu mehr Erfolg beim Recruiting helfen könnte.

Our mission at Honeypot is to help companies and developers find each other. We constantly strive to improve this. That’s why, in the last two quarters, we tested several things to understand what could help our clients have more success on our platform.

When you’re building a digital solution as sophisticated as OMRT’s, it’s important to get the best developers on board. However, the time, energy and money it takes to find them is like banging your head against a wall.