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Episode #101: JoseLuis Torres

Posted on October 30, 2013September 12, 2016

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.

http://media.wideteams.com/101-joseluis-torres.mp3

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Show Notes:

JoseLuis Torres (twitter jl@joseluistorres.me)

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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