Working in Brazil: An American's Experience

This video describes my personal experience working in Brazilian culture. I made this video to help Americans better understand Brazilian work culture.

[@BrunoBittar]

You forgot to mention that the parties in Brazil dont have a specific time to end either. It goes on till the last person is still drinking beer.

[@jbeck6560]

isn't brazil and America the same people.

[@Guizambaldi]

The Worker's Party and PSDB, though, both have a specific time to end, next elections. The last one to snort coke, pls turn the lights off.

[@mikevanzan86]

south america, so i guess it is...

[@sr.bompanda3011]

El Johnny's Channel are u okay?

[@marciocristianoseabraribei8182]

@@Guizambaldi kkkkkkkk

[@akaloyal]

hi Zoe, i truly enjoyed your way of expressing that, so organized neat and on point. i did find your clarity to be graceful to my ears. well presented, honest sincere and clean.. Great job!

[@alexprado1666]

I loved the video! I really like many things in american culture but I really prefer relationships like we have in Brazil. In Northeast Brazil is not uncommon if you go to a party hosted by "a friend of your friend" even the host do not know you are going (And if you are the host, you invited "John" to go to your place and "John" invited "Mike", who you don't know). I just love to meet new people that way :)

[@anncokafor]

we do that in America too. :) Some Europeans find that strange.

[@gurcharnkala8979]

+Ann Okafor .gurcharan. singh

[@fabiozimmerman7598]

I visited the USA (Chicago and Cleaveland) for one month and found that people are so warm, helpful and welcoming.

[@Marcello.Lextra]

I am Brazilian and have lived in US. I found your video very accurate and objectively driven. Even if you stress quite clearly that these were your opinions, based on your personal experience, your observations are still very easy to generalize and do say much about important aspects of Brazilian culture. Kudos!

[@leojapinha]

It is interesting to see how you got the collective thing inside groups..it is totally true and the comment about e-mails is also true....brazilians used to think "if it is important you call, you dont email" and email is a "document" the protocolize what you are doing...

[@marcelodealmeida2272]

Zoe I´ve been teaching English in Petrópolis, Brazil for 16 years, since my relatives are from here, and I´ve seen so many of the things you´ve mentioned. I think it´s less formal and more openly social. I, for the most part find Brazilians here to be quite generous with me, because when they like someone then they almost adopt you... It´s cool that you´re learning Portuguese. I always knew it but had forgotten to speak it for years...It´s not easy

[@Paulo-pv8db]

OMG you nailed it!!!! Such an accurate and impressive overview of how our Brazil really is. Well done!!! As a brazilian, i must thank you for such an honest and kind overview of our business environment. We must come together and face the pros and cons of others people culture...THE GOOD AND THE BAD...As long as in the end, we come together, forget about our differences and celebrate together. THAT'S WHAT BRAZILIAN VIBE IS ALL ABOUT!!!

[@anselmojorge6398]

Hi Zoe, You have been so carrefully to choose your words to describe brazilians in general speaking. Welcome to Brazil !

[@yasminvillanueva3141]

Zoe thanks for sharing Sounds like Brazil would be a cool place to live

[@lucasvignolireis8181]

Hey Zoe, very interesting account. I guess we relativize everything here, everything changes with context here and be sensible to these changes of context is paramount to navigate brazilian work and social environment. I'm brazilian and although i like it sometimes it's too much. I lived in europe for a while and when i returned here i got surprised how much you have to be careful to not hurt everyone's feelings. Sometimes more objectivity is nice!

[@kusieluskus]

Zoe vc parece muito doce...boa sorte em tudo ,e alem de doce e muito linda ! Um abraço forte da Italia ! Adriana.

[@manudavis2164]

Thank you for sharing this video! I'm from Brazil but I'm actually about to start my first job in the U.S. I was wondering how different the workplace culture is in the U.S compared to Brazilian work culture. Your video helped me to see from a different point of view! Thank you

[@zoebergin9690]

Emanuela Davis thanks for the positive feedback - best of luck!

[@fefgam]

as a brazilian this make a lot of sense. thx for sharing.

[@fareedal-awar4917]

Love your video

[@vivekkumar-pg2vb]

In this regard Indian and Brazilian culture is almost same. Great going Zoe. Keep updating. OBRIGADA MEU QUERIDO.

[@legolas7r]

Thank you for the video . It helped a lot :)

[@dmelorj]

Thanks for sharing your impressions. Nice video!

[@diggy2107]

thank you so much

[@jroddog1]

Cool. Thanks 🙏

[@rafaelrp07]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm brazilian and is funny how things that is very natural for us is a whole new world for you. I worked in the business sector and we do have companies that have this kind of idea of start a meeting late. In a certain way it really sucks, but there's a bunch of companies that do not tolerate that anymore. And if your job is something that has a high value on a company people may change to another one if organizational culture let them be more efficient. I've seen managers been penalized for this kind of habbit and working on a private bank people who work this way do not last for a long time. But the thing is that we have a very vertical hierarchy in business (as an australia told me once). The boss could call you at anytime, you should not let an-email without an answer for long period of time i it comes from a person like a manager, boss (but yes, it is used like a document in many cases). For many foreigners this cimented structure does not help with business, specially because people could not contribute to the company, show what should change in order to the things work better. But from my personal experience, my mother-in-law passed away recently and all of my girlfriend working mates travelled about 200 km (125 miles) to the funeral to show their condolences. My sister-in-law also had about 8 friends from university at the funeral (and they travelled from a further distance). So, yes, we do kind create a bond with people from our work. Sometimes that can turn into a friendship even after you change your job.

[@zoebergin9690]

+rafaelrp07 Sounds like your sister-in-law has a great support system, and I think that is a beautiful aspect of the Brazilian culture. Thank you for sharing :)

[@usmanali2555]

+Zoe Bergin by how are you

[@crovaxx7439]

That was a good perspective about Brazil, the social aspect here is really big in everything XD

[@zoebergin9690]

Crovaxx Games thank you!

[@Mirelly]

Great video, I'm brazilian and I agree with many things you said...

[@atoz4144]

Can you give me your country dating side

[@maidznozoconnor4053]

Thank you for your insights as now I understand my partner better

[@braziliandesigner]

Wow! I've just found out I'm not Brazilian actually. lol

[@SrLucasQ]

Awesome video!

[@filipemaia4286]

Brazilians are very warm with feelings , its a kind of natural way being to almost all the brazilians persons ! you are a very beautiful girl , and very emphaty . I suppose that is way more easily to you engage in conversations and doing friendships here ! 1 year living here is a good amount of time to get used with the brazilians haha nice video !

[@jamiep.1069]

Hi Zoe, so I'm American and I have been living in Brazil for the past 7 years. I was curious to hear other American's experiences here in Brazil. I'm glad to here that you had a good experience here. But unfortunately for some of us (Americans) the reality here is harsh and cruel. And you were very nice when describing the country and the people here. Hope you have many more good experiences.

[@marciadivinatavaresrodrigu6501]

se vc mora no Brasil, e é americano por que não voltar a seu pais? o Brasil tem seus problemas, mas e um lindo pais, de pessoas boas, gostam de tratar os estrangeiros bem.

[@Pedrohnr23]

jamie p. What do you mean by harsh and cruel? Are you talking about violence or something like that?

[@wildmagic4444]

Hey Zoe! Thanks for this :) two questions: -where in Brazil did you live? And would you stay/work there long term?

[@Ametrida]

I agree on every single detail she said!

[@76leont]

you are beautiful girl ....you spoken many true about us ....i live for 2 years ..with north americans ..all you is so diferent of us kkk but i like your culture bjsss

[@mainiac430]

Very informative, trying for a job in Floripa in IT. How are you learning Portuguese?

[@alissaburge6375]

Portuguese is easier to understand to communicate to people in Brazil and I am plan for the World Trade Center in New York City and I learned Portuguese for Brazil. Ola Brasil 🇧🇷💛💚💙

[@ABGoncalo]

I wouldn't say "more professional" but "only professional"

[@MoonstoneGames]

Yeah we are not very ponctual I agree. I guess its cultural. LoL When I started working or an american company I had to get used to look my emaisl all the time, also people there arent used to use txt msg on the phone, that was different for me.

[@amintarany5719]

super

[@mohamedmahmoud-il9uu]

hi zoe, thank you for your video , i'm from MOROCCO and i don't need visa to go to brazil, i'm a cook , so it's easy to get a job there?

[@antuerpialining9348]

I love it ! what if you record a vídeo in portuguese?

[@zoebergin9690]

+antuerpia lining I'm glad you like the video! I should make one in Portuguese explaining the American work culture to Brazilians. Next on the list :) thanks for the idea!

[@josuelima2683]

+Zoe Bergin não sei oque vocês vêem de mais no Brasil :v

[@Bekahdot2000]

Zoe!! Obrigado por dividr sua experiencia conosco! I am so glad that you learned about Brazilian culture and took the time to share! Sera sempre bem vinda em nosso pais! Please forgive the ignorance of some here... Mal amados e pobres de espirito! Beijos pra vc! :)

[@andrebernardes3302]

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[@MiaRioOnline]

Zoe, how do you feel about the quality of work Brazilians provide in these companies you worked at? Were they productive and was the quality of their work high?

[@fabiolagirotto103]

Hello Zoe :) I'm from south of Brazil, Rio Grande do sul. At the moment I'm working in a final project for my uni which is an anlysis about what foreigner think of Brazil, this is how I got to know your yt channel. I need to grab some more information and it would be amazing if we could arrange a chat by skype. is it possible? :D

[@jamiep.1069]

Fabiola Girotto Hello Fabiola, if you want to know what a foreigner really thinks of Brazil, talk to me. I have been living here, in Brazil for 7 years. Feel free to look me up if interested. It will more true to an Americans true reality in Brazil, living how Brazilians live, dealing with things that would never happen in the U.S.A etc., not just here to work for a year like this nice girl on the video. Thanks, Jamie Petitte Thanks,

[@hansvonstetten3236]

I´ve lived in Brasil for 9 years...I could tell you a lot!

[@milpy1257]

214 subscribers but more than 30k views. We really can't have someone talking about us and not check it out, can we?

[@clotheethiopchildren]

Hi Team! I am from the States and am looking to move to Brazil for 18 months! I was wondering if you have any tips regarding a visa the would cover that extended period of time. Anything helps! Thank you!

[@mig-pt5ne]

vc é norte-americana está tentando entender o Brasil, eu nasci aqui e não consigo entender. não tente entender, entre na bagunça tbm e tá tudo certo

[@InfiniteArt]

WTF

[@marcelomuniz4972]

Just passing by to say you're beautiful, greetings from São Paulo :)

[@anyssarobertsify]

Hi! Great video. I graduate from university in one year and am thinking about going abroad to work before going to professional school. Any tips to getting a job abroad with little experience? Where did you find your jobs?

[@zoebergin9690]

I would recommend doing it during University because often times you can get your internship visa through a partner school. Personally, I did a study abroad and while I was in Brazil I applied to nearly 50 positions through the abroad school's website. It is not an easy process, but very worth while!

[@anyssarobertsify]

I see. Thank you for your reply! God bless.

[@osedutor9310]

Ola tudo bem? Nao postou mais videos?

[@hansvonstetten3236]

Brasil e foda! beijinhos! abraçoes! amor!!!

[@naisiaxavier6444]

Attentive and fair account :)

[@bobyousef1181]

i love brazil

[@VariousPodcuts]

Ebtehal Obeid I love the u.s❤ thank you

[@ua1093]

@@VariousPodcuts hey how r u. Where are you from

[@VariousPodcuts]

@@ua1093 i am from Brazil

[@rodrigovonkluge4280]

Você mora no Brasil ainda ? Belo Horizonte?

[@IntelligentAtheism]

More video... :) 👍

[@jimmyhe4809]

Hey Zoe, how did you find a job as an American in Brazil? What's the process or any advice. Thank you

[@zoebergin9690]

Hi Jimmy, this was during college and I applied to internships via their online portals. I had a visa with the university which allowed me to do a paid internship.

[@tassiocbjr]

I'm waiting vídeo in portuguese :)

[@DeividH]

Ponha legenda.

[@STREEEEEET]

Hi Zoe Bergin, you nailed it. Also i really liked your lay down way of talking. You seem a nice person to work with. Annnnd you're pretty...

[@rjmh3968]

Legendas em português, por favor.

[@jomsphilip]

What about salary

[@hereonlyculturally6334]

Tks much which is the best way to find a job in Brazil?, which are the best cities you would advise to live there a girl alone?

[@j.h.2110]

Florianopolis, Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Belo Horizonte, Porto alegre is one of the examples www.maioresemelhores.com/cidades-do-brasil-para-viver-com-filhos/

[@robertonlineerik1820]

Heloo dear,how are you doing,my name is Saviour,I'm a Nigerian,and I'd love to migrate to Brazil, I'll be needing a little guidance,please can I have a private conversation with you, that's if you don't mind please!!!! Thanks Sir

[@herrasingh4079]

Zoe hai how are you

[@herrasingh4079]

Hai how are u

[@ImranKhan-nk1jv]

I know English language. can i apply for work visa of Brazil..

[@deciogomes3089]

Hi Imran. Here in Brazil we speak portuguese. I think it's gonna be better if you come to visit Brazil as a tourist first, then you can know about your possible work here before apply directly for a work visa.

[@abdulabdullah3679]

Fuck off !!!!?

[@Dexter.J.official]

MEMO...

[@spetsnazrs9102]

não entendi nada

[@herrasingh4079]

You please send me response for my msg I have some questions

[@lukeav6097]

Considering racism exists in Brazil did you see any job discrimniation?

[@sofiaserrou6440]

entendi tudo (só que não )

[@fabiolagirotto103]

P.s.: Promisse I ll be punctual hehe

[@caiossxd]

Como esta o inferno???

[@ua1093]

I'm fine. An tu. Como estas

[@paulocanola8947]

eu sou brasileiro e n sei merda nenhuma de ingles então só vim comentar...oi

[@Mr666inquisidor]

eu entendo bem ingles, mas o dessa guria é ruinzinho de entender pra caramba, tvz porque a dicção dela seja ruim..

[@joaov.m.oliveira9903]

O inglês dela é absolutamente normal, com dicção melhor que a média dos americanos nativos. De modo que eu não sei do que você está falando, Space Jockey.

[@manudavis2164]

space jockey ela fala ingles perfeitamente bem o que significa que talvez vc não entenda tanto Ingles assim 😬!

[@Mr666inquisidor]

pode ser.. mas a dicção dela é ruim

[@Mr666inquisidor]

me explica então pq eu consigo entender qse todas as letras do Metallica e qse nada do Nirvana ?

[@gocanto]

whaaaat?

[@hansvonstetten3236]

come on, admit it, you´ve never been to Brasil... robbings, stabbings, sewage always on the sidewalk, homeless people, cats and dogs on the street sick and dying, and those are just the good points! come visit and see if you really like it here.

[@alexandreduarte8673]

Richard Stubing You are Stupid Jerk...Your opniom about Brasil is garbage for a lot of people and maybe for Her too!!! Shut up Bitch!!!

[@hansvonstetten3236]

entao? Alexandre vc e um pessoa pequeno com um cerebro ruim! open your eyes and see, don´t just feel shame.

[@sharoncampana8516]

It’s so sad you feel that way. I’m sure had I grown up there, perhaps I would feel the same way. I grew up in the US and anytime back in Brasil was great for me. São Paulo, Marilia, and Bertioga were nice. I think when your fed up with where you live, you find all the negative unfortunately. In the US there are many areas that have lots of homeless and trash too. People aren’t that great here either. Cold and fake.

[@hansvonstetten3236]

I grew up in Boston. I loved to visit Brasil, but have been living here for 9 years and it is horrific. gangs and police teaming up to fight rival gangs... a government run amok... crime out of control...I almost walked in front of a gangster who started shooting at another gangster... it[s hard to remove the memory of his enormous silver pistol... anyway, you get the idea...

[@Balacypax]

Brasileiro eh muito cheio de mimimi, pouco objetivo.

[@hansvonstetten3236]

how long did you work in Brasil? would you honestly suggest someone moving here? the crying landlord is just the fake way they act here. as soon as you left she was probably calling you a safadinha... nothing is real here. corporations are all corrupt and on the take. in short, this place is a hell hole.

[@SurajSingh-mq4fj]

are you married