Analysis

April 1, 2022

'Soldiers were surprised — I'm not a typical tech geek': Diaries of Ukrainian tech workers

Sifted caught up with three tech workers from Ukraine, to hear how life has changed


As the war continues in Ukraine, countless people from the country’s tech community are facing huge challenges. Some are now serving in the military, others have been relocated to new, unfamiliar countries and are rapidly searching for jobs, while others are trying to keep working from close to the front line.

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