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MTPE requires twice the effort (reading, analyzing, correcting) while cutting the revenue in half.
By Seraye Mayda - featured on Oct 14
Agree 59.6%
Disagree 32.4%
Other N/A (discuss) 8.0%
225 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When working with a source file and a target file onscreen, how do you arrange them?
By Elías Sauza - featured on Oct 13
Source left, target right 73.9%
Other N/A 10.8%
It doesn't matter 10.2%
Target left, source right 5.1%
176 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What are the best strategies for expanding and growing your translation business?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 12
Client focus - increase their number 52.0%
Project focus - increase high volume jobs 15.6%
Other (please share) 12.5%
Rate focus - rate raise for everything 8.3%
Stability focus - in-house job + TL 4.6%
Availability focus - offering 24/7 services 3.7%
Team focus - partnering with others 3.4%
327 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you see generative AI as a democratizing tool?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 10
Not sure, I see positive and negative impacts 47.2%
It favors larger companies only. 22.1%
Other (discuss) 13.3%
Yes, it makes technology more accessible. 6.3%
Yes, but it also poses risks of inequality. 6.3%
It widens the gap between different skills. 4.8%
271 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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In the future, all translators/interpreters will need to include English in their working languages.
By anonymous - featured on Oct 9
Disagree 35.1%
Not sure 32.3%
Agree 30.8%
N/A (other) 1.8%
325 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you believe new languages will emerge in the near future, increasing the demand for translators?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 8
No, I don’t think new languages will emerge. 59.3%
It’s possible, but I’m unsure. 16.2%
No, it will come from existing languages. 14.1%
Yes, I strongly believe this will happen. 6.0%
Yes, but it might take a while. 4.5%
334 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you think it is still worth being a sworn translator?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 7
Yes, I definitely do. 38.0%
Other (please share) 21.5%
No, I don't. 15.6%
No, I don't, there is no need for it. 14.1%
No, I don't, it is not well-paid. 10.7%
205 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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In the future, interpreting services will be...
By anonymous - featured on Oct 6
still requiring human expertise. 44.2%
automated with minimal human involvement. 20.3%
in higher demand due to globalization. 9.4%
less frequent as AI advances. 8.0%
tailored to niche industries or sectors. 6.5%
focused on real-time (AI-driven solutions). 6.5%
more for political than practical reasons. 2.9%
more essential in multicultural settings. 2.2%
138 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever thought of transforming your freelance status to company?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 5
No, never, I prefer freelancing. 45.3%
Yes, but only in theory. 17.7%
Yes, I have already done it and it works. 11.7%
I will go with the flow...one can never know. 8.0%
Yes, but there is no potential in it for me. 6.0%
Yes, I have tried it, but had to give it up. 5.7%
Other (please share) 5.7%
300 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Is there anything you regret not having done as a translator and feel it's now too late to do it?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 4
No, it’s never too late to make changes. 34.4%
No, I feel content with my career path so far 24.4%
Yes, not starting earlier in my career. 16.2%
Yes, not pursuing more certification. 7.8%
N/A (please share) 7.5%
Yes, not specializing in a different field. 5.8%
Yes, not having invested in me. 3.9%
308 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever considered learning sign language?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 3
No, it’s not something I’ve considered. 48.1%
Yes, I’ve thought about it. 30.5%
No, but I’m open to it in the future. 18.2%
Other (discuss) 2.1%
I already know sign language. 0.9%
Yes, I’m currently learning it. 0.3%
341 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you read news in your target language/s?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 2
Daily 69.5%
A few times a week 10.7%
Occasionally 10.5%
Rarely 5.4%
Never 2.8%
N/A (discuss) 1.1%
354 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How does your family influence your work-life balance as a translator?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 1
They are very supportive. 29.6%
My family doesn’t have much impact on it. 25.5%
It can be challenging. 17.1%
I often struggle to find time for both. 13.0%
Other (please share) 8.1%
I have set clear boundaries. 6.7%
345 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you use your phone for translation-related tasks?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 30
Never 39.8%
Rarely 36.7%
Often 15.4%
All the time 6.9%
N/A (discuss) 1.2%
259 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Does the weather affect your productivity as a translator?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 29
No, the weather doesn’t impact my work. 37.6%
I’ve never noticed a difference. 27.2%
Yes, I’m more productive during rainy days. 21.4%
Yes, I work better in sunny weather. 9.8%
Other (please share) 4.0%
173 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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"AI-powered speech translation is the future of multilingual events"
By anonymous - featured on Sep 28
Disagree 32.7%
Not sure 28.8%
Agree. 20.9%
Neutral 14.4%
Other (discuss) 3.2%
278 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (6)] [View this poll]

When prospecting for new clients, I mainly use...
By anonymous - featured on Sep 27
Marketplaces (ProZ, etc.) 48.2%
Cold emails 20.1%
N/A (share) 19.5%
LinkedIn 12.2%
Cold calls 0.0%
303 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is your reaction when someone asks you to reveal your income?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 26
Sth like "it varies". 50.8%
I say an average amount. 17.1%
I reveal it openly. 10.5%
I say it is a business secret, sorry. 10.2%
Other (pls share). 7.5%
I change the topic. 3.0%
I show my graphs/statistics. 0.8%
362 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (14)] [View this poll]

Are you losing clients due to Machine Translation/AI?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 25
Not at all 31.4%
I lost a few clients. 30.9%
I lost so many clients. 19.3%
Other N/A (discuss) 18.5%
363 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (19)] [View this poll]

Will you be upgrading to Trados Studio 2024?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 24
I don't use Trados 32.5%
No (please, tell why) 31.3%
Maybe, still thinking about it 23.4%
Yes (please, tell why) 10.0%
Other (please share). 2.7%
329 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (14)] [View this poll]

How do you feel about the context provided in KudoZ questions?
By Oleksii Zharyk - featured on Sep 23
The context is often missing or incomplete. 39.9%
The context is usually sufficient for me. 35.1%
Other N/A (discuss) 18.9%
I don’t focus much on the context provided. 6.1%
148 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you think the work is decreasing this month?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 22
Yes, a lot 33.5%
Yes, a bit 16.2%
Neutral 15.7%
No, it has increased 15.2%
No, it's the same 12.0%
N/A Other 7.3%
191 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (5)] [View this poll]

I am a … translator/interpreter
By Camille Abou Jamra - featured on Sep 21
Bilingual 48.5%
Trilingual 34.1%
Quadrilingual 17.4%
305 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What was the highest discount you were asked to offer after providing a quote for your service?
By Iulia Parvu - featured on Sep 20
Other or N/A (please share) 24.6%
31% to 50% 18.5%
16% to 30% 16.9%
Less than 15% 15.7%
Above 75% 13.3%
51% to 75% 10.9%
248 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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My average daily translation output right now is:
By anonymous - featured on Sep 19
2,050 - 2,500 words 19.7%
1,550 - 2,000 words 16.2%
2,550 - 3,000 words 15.1%
More than 3,500 words 13.9%
Less than 500 words 10.1%
1,050 - 1,500 words 10.1%
550 - 1,000 words 7.5%
3,050 - 3,500 words 7.2%
345 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What drives your passion for translation or interpreting?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 18
Love for languages and cultures. 33.4%
Flexibility and work-life balance. 18.7%
The intellectual challenge. 18.4%
Financial independence. 16.3%
N/A (please share) 7.1%
Helping people communicate across barriers. 6.1%
326 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever had a healthcare experience that made you appreciate clear communication?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 17
Yes. 42.4%
No 42.4%
Other (please share) 15.2%
217 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you think advertising your services in Likedin is important?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 16
No. 44.5%
It depends. 27.7%
Yes. 22.3%
N/A (discuss) 5.5%
220 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (11)] [View this poll]

Someone once said that “AI will only replace those who use it”.
By Camille Abou Jamra - featured on Sep 15
This is not clear to me yet. 39.4%
Totally disagree. 30.3%
Totally agree. 24.5%
Other N/A (please discuss) 5.9%
188 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (6)] [View this poll]

Which is your usual conflict management style at work?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 14
Negotiating (discuss/keep an open dialogue) 33.8%
Collaborating (a mutually beneficial solution) 19.4%
Avoiding (steer clear of conflicts) 18.5%
Other (share) 14.0%
Compromising (take middle ground) 7.7%
Competing (stand firm on my position to win) 3.6%
Accommodating (give in to keep peace) 3.2%
222 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (1)] [View this poll]

When you get angry, do you...
By anonymous - featured on Sep 13
take a break to cool off? 30.8%
stay calm and address the issue logically? 19.2%
vent to someone you trust? 14.5%
Other (discuss) 13.4%
exercise or engage in a physical activity? 13.0%
meditate/practice deep breathing techniques? 5.4%
channel your frustration into your work? 3.6%
276 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How much of their tech stack should LSPs own and develop in-house?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 12
N/A (discuss) 39.9%
Some of it 21.3%
Most of it 17.4%
None 16.3%
All of it 5.1%
178 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you raise your rates?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 11
My prices vary project by project. 36.7%
Only to new clients. 27.9%
Other (pls share) 19.2%
I have a fixed rate for everything. 10.1%
Annually, around January (to all clients). 6.1%
297 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which aspect of translation/interpretation do you find most challenging?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 10
Balancing accuracy with readability/fluency. 24.2%
Understanding complex terminology. 21.5%
Managing client expectations. 16.6%
Other (discuss) 16.3%
Dealing with payments. 12.5%
Maintaining cultural nuances. 9.0%
289 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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In your opinion, which language does every country want to learn?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 9
English 74.8%
Other (please specify) 8.1%
Chinese 4.5%
Spanish 3.7%
Zulu 2.8%
Japanese 2.0%
Arabic 1.2%
French 1.2%
Hindi 0.8%
Korean 0.8%
246 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you feel about the potential for improved networking through the new version of ProZ.com?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 7
Won't make much of a difference 37.6%
Other (please specify) 24.8%
It will be helpful 17.6%
Skeptical, but willing to try it 10.3%
Excited 9.7%
165 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What do you have zero tolerance mostly for in your professional work as a translator or interpreter?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 6
Late or non-payment from clients 29.8%
Low rates or undervaluing my work 24.8%
Unrealistic deadlines 14.2%
Disrespectful behavior or lack of professiona 13.9%
Other (please specify) 8.3%
Constant last-minute changes to the project 5.0%
Poor communication or unclear instructions 4.0%
302 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (16)] [View this poll]

Does it make sense to use multiple choice in a translation test?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 5
It depends on what is being tested. 58.6%
No. 28.6%
Yes. 10.1%
Other (discuss) 2.7%
297 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (10)] [View this poll]

How satisfied are you with your current rates?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 4
Neutral 37.9%
Satisfied 28.3%
Dissatisfied 23.9%
Very dissatisfied 4.9%
Very satisfied 3.6%
N/A (discuss) 1.4%
364 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (2)] [View this poll]

What is your primary search engine?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 3
Google 90.0%
DuckDuckGo 3.0%
Other (please share) 3.0%
Bing 1.8%
Startpage/Ixquick 1.3%
Brave 0.8%
SearX 0.3%
Swisscows 0.0%
399 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (6)] [View this poll]

How can a translator use online AI tools when working under NDA?
By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Sep 2
A combination of the above 31.3%
None of the above 21.3%
N/A (please share) 17.3%
Ask questions about a term or subject 14.1%
Translate anonymized text 10.8%
Brainstorming (suggest variants) 5.2%
249 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (12)] [View this poll]

How do you feel about working in a coworking space (in-person) with colleagues living nearby?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 1
I prefer working alone 48.0%
I'd be open to joining occasionally 20.7%
I'm not very interested but could consider it 20.1%
I'd love to do it regularly 7.8%
Other (discuss) 3.4%
179 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (15)] [View this poll]

This weekend, I'll be busy...
By anonymous - featured on Aug 31
working 22.8%
doing what-ever-I-want and none of your business! 22.1%
doing family activities 13.2%
with a combination of... (please share) 12.5%
doing house/household-related activities or work 10.3%
reading/studying/researching 5.7%
socializing 5.3%
playing 4.6%
with something else (please share) 3.6%
281 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (6)] [View this poll]

Do you find yourself turning down some clients because of the CAT tools they require?
By O María Elena Guerrero - featured on Aug 30
Yes 68.4%
No 31.6%
396 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (32)] [View this poll]

How do you cope with stressful situations?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 28
You have not voted on this poll.
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Would you describe your job as stressful?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 27
Occasionally, depending on the project. 38.4%
Rarely, I find it mostly manageable. 24.0%
It varies depending on the client or deadline 18.0%
No, I don’t find it stressful at all. 10.5%
Yes, it’s very stressful most of the time. 7.7%
Other (please specify). 1.4%
362 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (10)] [View this poll]

How many areas of expertise do you have?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 26
3-4 40.3%
5 or more 30.3%
1-2 21.9%
Other (please share) 7.5%
320 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which technology from the past do you miss the most?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 25
Handwritten notes and letters 33.3%
Printed dictionaries and reference books 21.9%
Other - N/A (discuss) 21.9%
Landline phones 6.2%
Analog tape recorders 5.2%
Typewriters 4.7%
Fax machines 4.7%
Dial-up internet 2.1%
Early word processors 0.0%
192 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (22)] [View this poll]

How do you keep your brain healthy?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 24
All the above 32.6%
Regular physical exercise 20.7%
Getting enough sleep 15.2%
Other (please specify) 12.5%
Brain games and puzzles (e.g., crosswords) 9.8%
Meditation/mindfulness practices 3.8%
Socializing with friends and family 2.7%
Limiting screen time 2.7%
184 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (15)] [View this poll]

Do you find yourself turning down certain clients because of the payment method(s) they use?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 23
You have not voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (8)] [View this poll]

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