I spend quite a bit of time in Ukraine- not Russia- but closer culturally than, say, the U.S. I also work with a lot of Russians and Belarusians, the "bluntness" takes time to get used to.
Thanks for sharing. There needs to be more of these kinds of posts to encourage us devs to challenge our comfort zones.
Given enough time and exposure (and a dash of patience/understanding) most anything can become the new “normal”. I’ve grown to appreciate straightforward candor, and conversely find indirect behavior a little frustrating.
Looking forward to the rest. Keep up the good work.
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Very interesting for me.
I spend quite a bit of time in Ukraine- not Russia- but closer culturally than, say, the U.S. I also work with a lot of Russians and Belarusians, the "bluntness" takes time to get used to.
Thanks for sharing. There needs to be more of these kinds of posts to encourage us devs to challenge our comfort zones.
// the "bluntness" takes time to get used to
Does it feel better when you get used to it?
Thank you for appreciation. I have 6 or 7 more interviews, so stay tuned :)
Given enough time and exposure (and a dash of patience/understanding) most anything can become the new “normal”. I’ve grown to appreciate straightforward candor, and conversely find indirect behavior a little frustrating.
Looking forward to the rest. Keep up the good work.