Company in the US: "This role is remote"
Company in Europe: "This role is remote, but I'm assuming you can visit the office every couple weeks or so"
Company in the US: "We work mostly async, except for a few occasional meetings that might be needed"
Company in Europe: "This role is flexible, but you're expected to join our daily standup at 9am our time, and a few other recurring meetings"
Company in the US: "Our budget is X. Is that within your ballpark? When can we get started?"
Company in Europe: "We'll send you a proposal via email for your review, and we can discuss it over a meeting in a few days."
Company in the US: "Our team is spread around the world, you'll fit right in."
Company in Europe: "Everyone in our team speaks English. But just int case, do you speak Spanish/German/etc?"
Company in the US: "These are the challenges that we need your help with. You're expected to deliver X, Y and Z."
Company in Europe: "We have a very fast paced environment. Let's have a meeting to discuss priorities. There's so much going on."
Company in the US: ""
Company in Europe: "Our team is like a family. You should join us for some beers in the office."
For context:
- I'm a proud European living in Europe. Born and raised in
.
- I've been working remotely for the last 6 years, mostly with startups in the US.
- These observations are from tech startups trying to hire me for CTO roles (either full time or fractional)
TL;DR:
- European companies are lagging behind US in remote adoption.
- Talking about money is taboo in Europe, but very open in the US.
- European company cultures rely more on social interactions than US.
- European companies prefer hiring people who speak local language.
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