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Episode #101: JoseLuis Torres

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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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