Hi
If you're working for UNICEF / any other internet NGO, in Uganda you will no doubt have some of the familiar ways of working from 'back home.' However, they will not necess be adhered to.
Bear in mind that a simple thing like rain can mess up your day! There's traffic chaos, and if you get into work on time, then your co-workers probably won't. Illness and death are more common - so expect ppl to suddenly take a day or two off.
how are conflicts handled? that depends on each company I would expect. Some ppl scream and shout, others pretend everything's ok then suddenly leave.
relationships with bosses and coworkers? Ugandan society is mostly traditional and thus hierarchical. ppl 'fear' their bosses and are used to being told what to do, even shouted at. what is office life for women? There's a lot more sexual harrassment in Ugandan society than in the West.
What should I know before moving to Kampala about daily life?
There are a million things I could tell you, but I'll stick to one word: COME!
Kampala / Uganda is a great place, I've worked here 3 years and I love it.
I've been keeping my 'Diary of a Muzungu' here muzungubloguganda.com
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