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A few years back, a company where a friend of mine worked was bought up by an american company. I do not know why they didn't do their research beforehand, but the new american owners announced they would be expecting the newly bought company to adopt an american work culture. Almost everyone quit. My friend is a programmer. He got a new job offer almost before he was out of the door.
American work culture: "We can't make you slaves since we actually have to pay you, but could you at least work every waking moment and accept being looked down on if you don't?"
That doesn't fly here in Norway
*laughs at american company* You know what's good about software companies? They don't need expensive inventory. Most of company are devs. If devs leave you are left only with name. And if you want to start one, you just hire devs.