So i am the only brown dude in a team of white folks, i find it difficult to relate with them in terms of things and work as they have different perspective, any tips on how to get along well? Thanks
What ethnicity is brown again?
Learn more about them and their individual lives, and help them learn about yours along the way
Now you know how Whites feel at Infosys?
lol
Or msft
Are you good at coding? There is a bias that Indians are not. Ask everyone as if you are working to improve your skills and you need an honest feedback. Try to proactively ask all the time. You might be surprised what you can learn
Really there are so many Indian engineers.
Indians are not good at coding! Do you work in the pantry at google my friend ?
Why are Facebook and Google tagged? You know you need to tag MSFT and Amazon for maximum points right?
Focus on your common ground. Sports? Hobbies? Family? TV shows? You gotta let yourself be yourself too, and let your co-workers know the real you, but it helps to start with what you have in common.
I was the only Indian in a team of whites here at Amazon. First 6 months I didn't really enjoy. Didn't really make friends. Then I was there for about 4 years. Most of them became really good friends and now I miss them. I hardly had anything common with them. But with time, you'll get to know each other more, you'll grow as an engineer and you all will grow together as a team. It all turns out to be fine. Make sure you get lunch and coffee together that's where all the getting-to-know happens. Now I am in a team of all Indians and I don't enjoy it because of the workaholic culture.
Exactly. You will like it once you are settled in. The more brown people, the more competitive the culture.
Had this for a long time. When i switched teams it was way better. Felt nice not to be "different"
I dont care where my coworkers are from. I also have no desire to discuss anything other than work with them. If there is a team event sure then i will join the fun. I am there only for business. Lunch once in a while is ok.
Lawyer up, hit the gym and leet code until you’re spent
What does this even mean?
Rofl 🤣