Stage 6 · Lesson 3 of 9
Working across time zones
Many work for hours away. Think of a developer in Karachi or Lagos with a client in New York, or one in Manila with a client in London. Work out your : the hours when you are both working.
Agree a reply window and a regular call time inside it. State every deadline with a time zone. Send your questions together at the end of your day, so the client can answer during theirs.
Short recorded videos can explain things that would otherwise need a call. A world clock tool helps you plan. Protect your sleep and exams too, and do not promise to be online at all hours.
Common trapsending questions just after the client's day ends, losing a full day for every answer.
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