Comment by ChuckNorris89

>In Austria, where I live, it's even worse.

That also explains the terrible tech jobs market both local and remote available to Austrians, even when you compare to some Eastern European companies. The bureocracy and tax system here severely discourages any kind of remote or self employment or starting your own gig.

Plus, AFAIK it's the only EU country I've encountered where non-competes are legal and enforceable without any penalities for the employer. Madness.

I don't know how startups in Austria manage to get anything off the ground.