> The situation might as well be reversed, you can't assume someones skill from their geographical location. You most certainly can. I can tell you that the av

> The situation might as well be reversed, you can't assume someones skill from their geographical location. You most certainly can. I can tell you that the average developer hired from India will have a significantly reduced skillset than one hired in the US. If that's not polite in civilized company, well then, tough. That said, it's largely irrelevant. What's truly relevant are culture differences and you do not want to deal with them. Hire locally. If you're in Croatia, hire in Croatia. If you're in India, hire in India. If you're in the US, hire in the US. The reduced amount of grief and clear communication is worth it. Never-mind that you're in the same timezone as well.