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The first thing I would do is check your own personal network to see if you know anyone that grew up in the culture of whatever country this dev team is in. In
by sopooneo 8y ago
The first thing I would do is check your own personal network to see if you know anyone that grew up in the culture of whatever country this dev team is in.
In my experience, as far as culture, you really don't know what you don't know. So it could be very helpful to get a brain dump of advice. Even if they the person that advises you is not technical they could likely offer a lot.
- svilen_dobrev 8y ago^ this. "find a friend to be your senses" is my wording of it (from long ago).. And do this in all possible aspects (of culture or else) - common-people, company/companies, devs, management.. and once and again. Technical stuff might be in dire state but is usualy fixable... unless people/culture simply prevents it. So beware.. esp. of things you are not told, like why these devs, why this project, why finish it, why now, .. why you? Fish starts smelling from the head first. and... Westerners might not be too welcome everywhere. Watch and Listen.. before doing anything. YMMV
- ian0 8y agoThis is very good advice. Id highlight the part of asking a person who is from or grew up in the culture as opposed to an expat with a only few years experience (who you'll likely find easier to meet once there).