Not at all….it’s very quiet literally it’s a very quiet environment, and professional
haloumiwarrior on
Genocide shouldn’t become a fashion word.
fatbunyip on
Probably?
Like a lot of the IT firms are in dodgy sectors like FX, gambling, mobile “gaming” (basically more gambling) and other unsavory areas that generally are associated with high pressure sales, high stress etc. and are probably being run by people who aren’t particularly ethical or give a shit about others.
There’s legit ones, but also there’s shitloads of smaller shitty ones.
lathos405 on
>In a completely unrelated note, if we Cypriots hate the Russians and the Israelis that doesn’t bode well for a solution. Nothing to see here, let’s move on 🇹🇷🔥
This post is in memory of /u/-4E-, banned for exposing Turkish propaganda.
Throwaway-4230984 on
If it’s about people working hard and expecting it from others I wonder how will same Cypriots describe American work culture
sercommander on
They call those firms “galleys” – bottom of the barrel pay, intense monitoring, intense pressure, otright illegal clauses in the contracts like fines, withholding pay and liability. The list is simply huge. And there are tons of them – opening and closing depending on how much heat they attract.
ahekcahapa on
Some Russian dev in these companies work around 70h a week. You go there early in the morning, they are there, you come at 10pm to grab something you forgot, they’ll still be there. But they are extremely well paid (six figures a year is a real thing for them). Only devs though, other services in these companies (marketing, research, sales, etc.) usually work like in Europe (with like 30-45h a week), it’s even chill for some.
Must depend on companies though, but I know people in 3 major ones in Limassol (my ex worked in one of these companies and I could come and go and see people too), apart from the enormous workload, it’s apparently not that unpleasant to work there.
That_Plum4933 on
Gambling industry is huge here in Cyprus. Literal tons of work every day. Forget you have free time or weekends. You live to work not work to live. But the salary is good. You just dont have time to spend it.
Throwaway-4230984 on
When you say “Σιγά Σιγά” but boss says “No”.
Seriously there are some hard working culture firms but most are not and those who are, aren’t nearly as hard as farming for example.
CaptainPlanetarian on
There are something like 40-50,000 Russian settlers in the occupied area, plus about the same number in the south. Their presence in Cyprus is a cultural genocide to our island.
But then they whine “Ohh you should be happy we are here. We are bringing money”. No fucking thanks. The fact they think they can “buy” Cyprus tells me everything.
Zestyclose-Gift73 on
Supercalifragilisticethniccleansing.
AACSD on
I think they are translating the word αυτοκτονία/Genocide (incorrectly that is) cause Russian work culture is VERY different to Cypriot work culture
la1m1e on
When a Cypriot discovers that people from other countries actually *work* and expect others to *work* – world turns upside down
revel4t0r on
When you get a pizza “event” instead of promotion
Particular-Tie6330 on
Comparing the 10% of eradicated Somalis, the Armenian and Jewish holocausts, and the 1,200 massacred Israelis on October 7th (actual genocides) to a toxic work environment is delusional and dangerous.
HumbleHat9882 on
No.
iswhhrxi on
why is ‘genocide’ turning into a cliche?
NerveFrier on
Makes sense. Working hard is like comitting genocide against the usual Cypriot laid back “work ethic”
amarao_san on
It may be dependent on ‘forex’ or not. I heard, some Forex companies has very toxic environment, and while paying a lot of money, they don’t care about long-term well-being of people (burnout, disparaging, guild culture, etc). I don’t think it’s ‘Russian’ related, because at least one such company I know about belongs to Cypriot (not just Cyprus passport, true GC by blood).
LazyLancer on
Genocide is a poor word choice.
The work culture is like very intensive, lots of work, lots of hours, working overtime. Basically, a high pressure, high yield environment. You get paid really well but you gotta perform even better.
That’s something very different from Cyprus work culture.
atrixospithikos on
Huh lol no. most Cypriots prefer working for foreign companies with the exception of Deloitte and Cooper’s. Hell every one I know that passed from those left to join either a russian company or to start their own. They won’t go to a Cypriot company unless en tou papa ή tou thiou
Natgrish on
What do you mean exactly? They force them to work? Like 8 hours a day? 😲
edvanilla on
On the other hand, I’ve met Cypriots who specifically choose to work in Russian-rooted IT companies because of the culture and the paycheck. And I also know people who prefer using Russian-owned services because they are — in their words, not my opinion — more efficient, cheaper, and faster.
Geneva convention violation would probably be a better term with same intention. Although idk, my company is chill, only some questionable demands to wear pants/jeans when it’s +35 outside and full time office mode.
Natgrish on
Jokes aside, the topic starter was probably referring to the “unlimited” work hours common in companies with Russian founders. It’s partly cultural (yes, many of us take our jobs very seriously), but it’s also because many developers here are immigrants, and the workplace becomes the main space for socialization. That’s why we spend so much time there and invest so much dedication into our careers. We understand that we can’t count on support from family or the government, so we rely on ourselves and our jobs — and that’s why we work so hard and so much. And for Cypriots it might be really difficult to keep up with the pace.
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Imma need someone to elaborate on this
What is it even supposed to mean?
Not at all….it’s very quiet literally it’s a very quiet environment, and professional
Genocide shouldn’t become a fashion word.
Probably?
Like a lot of the IT firms are in dodgy sectors like FX, gambling, mobile “gaming” (basically more gambling) and other unsavory areas that generally are associated with high pressure sales, high stress etc. and are probably being run by people who aren’t particularly ethical or give a shit about others.
There’s legit ones, but also there’s shitloads of smaller shitty ones.
>In a completely unrelated note, if we Cypriots hate the Russians and the Israelis that doesn’t bode well for a solution. Nothing to see here, let’s move on 🇹🇷🔥
This post is in memory of /u/-4E-, banned for exposing Turkish propaganda.
If it’s about people working hard and expecting it from others I wonder how will same Cypriots describe American work culture
They call those firms “galleys” – bottom of the barrel pay, intense monitoring, intense pressure, otright illegal clauses in the contracts like fines, withholding pay and liability. The list is simply huge. And there are tons of them – opening and closing depending on how much heat they attract.
Some Russian dev in these companies work around 70h a week. You go there early in the morning, they are there, you come at 10pm to grab something you forgot, they’ll still be there. But they are extremely well paid (six figures a year is a real thing for them). Only devs though, other services in these companies (marketing, research, sales, etc.) usually work like in Europe (with like 30-45h a week), it’s even chill for some.
Must depend on companies though, but I know people in 3 major ones in Limassol (my ex worked in one of these companies and I could come and go and see people too), apart from the enormous workload, it’s apparently not that unpleasant to work there.
Gambling industry is huge here in Cyprus. Literal tons of work every day. Forget you have free time or weekends. You live to work not work to live. But the salary is good. You just dont have time to spend it.
When you say “Σιγά Σιγά” but boss says “No”.
Seriously there are some hard working culture firms but most are not and those who are, aren’t nearly as hard as farming for example.
There are something like 40-50,000 Russian settlers in the occupied area, plus about the same number in the south. Their presence in Cyprus is a cultural genocide to our island.
But then they whine “Ohh you should be happy we are here. We are bringing money”. No fucking thanks. The fact they think they can “buy” Cyprus tells me everything.
Supercalifragilisticethniccleansing.
I think they are translating the word αυτοκτονία/Genocide (incorrectly that is) cause Russian work culture is VERY different to Cypriot work culture
When a Cypriot discovers that people from other countries actually *work* and expect others to *work* – world turns upside down
When you get a pizza “event” instead of promotion
Comparing the 10% of eradicated Somalis, the Armenian and Jewish holocausts, and the 1,200 massacred Israelis on October 7th (actual genocides) to a toxic work environment is delusional and dangerous.
No.
why is ‘genocide’ turning into a cliche?
Makes sense. Working hard is like comitting genocide against the usual Cypriot laid back “work ethic”
It may be dependent on ‘forex’ or not. I heard, some Forex companies has very toxic environment, and while paying a lot of money, they don’t care about long-term well-being of people (burnout, disparaging, guild culture, etc). I don’t think it’s ‘Russian’ related, because at least one such company I know about belongs to Cypriot (not just Cyprus passport, true GC by blood).
Genocide is a poor word choice.
The work culture is like very intensive, lots of work, lots of hours, working overtime. Basically, a high pressure, high yield environment. You get paid really well but you gotta perform even better.
That’s something very different from Cyprus work culture.
Huh lol no. most Cypriots prefer working for foreign companies with the exception of Deloitte and Cooper’s. Hell every one I know that passed from those left to join either a russian company or to start their own. They won’t go to a Cypriot company unless en tou papa ή tou thiou
What do you mean exactly? They force them to work? Like 8 hours a day? 😲
On the other hand, I’ve met Cypriots who specifically choose to work in Russian-rooted IT companies because of the culture and the paycheck. And I also know people who prefer using Russian-owned services because they are — in their words, not my opinion — more efficient, cheaper, and faster.
So is that “genocide” too?
Obvious bait is obvious
https://preview.redd.it/15ko3fjevl6g1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=555331e9bc07731edf0d02fd7651f92da03b55d3
ITT: Stockholm syndrome
Geneva convention violation would probably be a better term with same intention. Although idk, my company is chill, only some questionable demands to wear pants/jeans when it’s +35 outside and full time office mode.
Jokes aside, the topic starter was probably referring to the “unlimited” work hours common in companies with Russian founders. It’s partly cultural (yes, many of us take our jobs very seriously), but it’s also because many developers here are immigrants, and the workplace becomes the main space for socialization. That’s why we spend so much time there and invest so much dedication into our careers. We understand that we can’t count on support from family or the government, so we rely on ourselves and our jobs — and that’s why we work so hard and so much. And for Cypriots it might be really difficult to keep up with the pace.