[serial_dev]

Just one more thing to consider: the OP (and you) might think that the negative experience is due to different cultures and that is certainly possible.

However, we also need to keep in mind the possibility that he/she is working with negative people, that are simply a*holes. If that is the case, I'd recommend looking for a new team.

I'm also an immigrant in Germany and so far my experience has been positive on most teams, so if someone feels that a team is hostile, negative, belittling, don't stay there too long only because "I must be too sensitive and I can't handle how Germans communicate". It's not always your fault.

[maartenh]

Agreed! And in any case, if the company culture doesn't suit the OP, assholes or not, don't stay. This can be a huge energy leak. I realized this only too late at one of my previous jobs.