Euro Top Tech - #19
Remote GOATs, Iran war, Big Tech, Switzerland: status of the world after 2 months in 2026
Yesterday I launched Remote GOATs
Here’s the vision for it:
Here’s why and how to get six-figure remote tech roles
Published recently.
Here’s a deep-dive on the status of Europe’s tech market in 2026 and beyond
Hopefully all this research (free to see) will be useful to you, and help you understand at least some dynamics currently in place.
As you might have seen…
US and Iran have escalated their conflict over the weekend
I will not link resources or expand on this topic in this article.
But I will reference it in the broader context of tech careers and international life.
Switzerland
I already wrote a lot about it:
So, today, I will try to only add some new nuances.
Context: I’m currently in Cyprus very much enjoying my time here.
You can check my “live updates” on X, if you want to see more.
Or wait for the deep-dive article I’ll do for newsletter.remotegoats.com (sub to get it for free in your inbox once it’s ready).
So, why not leave Switzerland and move to Cyprus?
After all:
Great lifestyle
Low taxes
Stable enough
Here’s why:
What should YOU do?
Impossible for me to answer without knowing you.
You can join in some shape or form Remote GOATs, and this could help you figure it out.
In general, I think ALL paths can still be good for the right person.
I have a bias towards optionality and internationality, but I also understand and support other setups.
For instance, I recently helped one of my coaching clients apply with referral to ALL big techs in Zurich.
And is now interviewing for Google (among others) there:
Till the next time!
PS: if you haven’t yet, contribute HERE if you’re a remote worker (data/stats will show up here: https://www.remotegoats.com/data).
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