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william-cookeon Ask HN: Working in a language that isn't your native one. How hard was it?

I think that is part of the whole feeling. It's difficult to know those expectations too, especially when interviewing.

Though in this case, I'm certain the nap was the better choice

william-cookeon Ask HN: Working in a language that isn't your native one. How hard was it?

That's all really great advice, thanks!

I suppose a lot of that time taking is what feels awkward but you're right it's better to be understood and clear.

Love the idea of non-natives explaining better in some ways but that doesn't feel like me right now.

william-cookeon Ask HN: Working in a language that isn't your native one. How hard was it?

Haha I should have been clearer that I meant human rather than programming (or demonic) language. But by the sounds of it, I should be down there in the infernal PHP realms! The boringest part of type safety is surely the safety...