In this episode, JoseLuis Torres, a remote worker from Mexico, talks about his experiences working for a NYC-based startup and the challenges behind that, why it is so important to over-communicate, and to never be afraid to ask questions to clarify expectations.

Show Notes:

JoseLuis Torres (twitter [email protected])

01:06 – JoseLouis Torres Introduction

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• Guadalajara, Mexico
• Works for a NYC startup
• Developer for the past 12 years

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02:04 – U.S. Companies hiring from Mexico

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• LinkedIn

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04:16 – Challenges of working for U.S. Companies Remotely

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• Communication
• Over-communication
• Dialect

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08:26 – What Distributed Companies Do Wrong & Fixes

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• Create Common Sense
• Ask if there are Doubts
• Be Honest

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12:19 – Asking Questions

14:43 – Communication Tools

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• Skype
• TeamViewer
• GoToMeeting
• Google+ Hangouts

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15:22 – Advice for Others Looking to Get Into Remote Work

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• Be confident with your English
• Understand Culture
• Have an Extra Computer
• Good Headset

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