Unlike for my cat 😻 , for Dutch software development companies language is a big deal 😉 . Google says that almost 85% of Dutch software companies are all about English. 👏 I wish it was true, as English opens the doors to the right talents worldwide (also in Ukraine 💛💙), sets up standards for communication and documentations, and, as a result, adds up to scalability and maintainability of the software development projects. Still, about 15% of software companies in the NL are sticking to Dutch. Maybe it's for that cozy vibe or because their clients prefer it? 🤷♀️ Well, I can imagine that usage of Dutch language in the software company appeals to local job market and fosters stronger bond within the team, especially in industries with specific local needs. 🙌 However, I am a bit overwhelmed by the idea that software developers have to speak Dutch, because they also combine development work with consulting clients. 🤔 Hiring a software developer in the Netherlands is already a challenge, let alone a developer, who has good communication skills and subject matter knowledge! I believe everyone should stick to what they are good at:🐈 cats hunt mice, developers build software 👨💻 and consultants engage with customers 🗣. Agree? #softwaredevelopment #EnglishDutch #remoteIT #remoteworks
I prefer to have at least some direct way to communicate with clients. Having a manager chain between you and the client doesn't allow you to understand business interests that well and that's the biggest part of your job. btw I was 1 week in the Amsterdam office when I worked for Medify and already started to understand Dutch a little bit. It's not that hard, we have a tone of the same words in English and even some in Ukrainian.
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