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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "For those who work in-house, what do you like the most about it?".
This poll was originally submitted by Angus Stewart. View the poll results »
| | | | neilmac
Spain
Local time: 00:17
Spanish to English
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| Bargepole touch | Sep 8, 2016 |
It's not for me, I'm afraid. I reckon I might manage it for a week or so before going rogue or AWOL...
| | | | Michael Harris 
Germany
Local time: 00:17
Member (2006)
German to English
I thought that this here is more for freelancers?
| | | | Thomas Pfann
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:17
Member (2006)
English to German
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| Getting paid even if you don't do any work | Sep 8, 2016 |
Michael Harris wrote:
I thought that this here is more for freelancers?
That's probably why (at least at this early stage of the poll) the vast majority of "those who work in-house" selected the option "I don't work in-house" .
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Ana Vozone
Local time: 23:17
Member (2010)
English to Portuguese
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| Would love to hear | Sep 8, 2016 |
from "in-housers" in this discussion...
| | | | Muriel Vasconcellos (X)
United States
Local time: 15:17
Spanish to English
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I worked in-house for 23 years. Most of all, I like the pension I earned and now currently enjoy. I also liked the job security, regular salary, having colleagues and other professionals around, and the travel: back in the day we traveled all over the place; my job took me to over 20 countries.
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I worked for 20 years (1986-2006) as in-house translator and we had not only an excellent working environment but we just made up a fun, friendly and enjoyable team (boss included). It was a pleasure working with them and I do miss the camaraderie, the help desk (having them a phone away every time you have the slightest problem was… heavenly!), our parties... Like Muriel I like and enjoy now the pension I earned!
Because of the lack of office space in Brussels and the rising pric... See more I worked for 20 years (1986-2006) as in-house translator and we had not only an excellent working environment but we just made up a fun, friendly and enjoyable team (boss included). It was a pleasure working with them and I do miss the camaraderie, the help desk (having them a phone away every time you have the slightest problem was… heavenly!), our parties... Like Muriel I like and enjoy now the pension I earned!
Because of the lack of office space in Brussels and the rising price of land and building costs, when I retired in 2006 the EU institutions were thinking about offering some staff translators the possibility of being home-based and as far as I know the idea was abandoned… It would be the best of both worlds, wouldn’t it?
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| | | | John Cutler
Spain
Local time: 00:17
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I worked in-house for about 5 years. It was definitely less stressful than being a freelancer, but I couldn't work in my pyjamas and take short breaks when I need to distract myself like I can now.
I guess it's true that we "can't have our cake and eat it too".
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| Post removed: This post was hidden by a moderator or staff member for the following reason: Requested by user. | | for those who work in-house | Sep 8, 2016 |
... I don't work in-house
nice option
| | | | | I worked in-house for 13 years till June | Sep 8, 2016 |
I loved the regular pay and benefits, but had trouble dealing with the new horrible boss who encouraged me to resign, because he didn't want to fire me so I wouldn't get a severance pay. The last 6 months at that company were horrible. Now, I am happy working from home and work keeps pouring in. I should have made the move sooner.
| | | | | Still working in-house | Sep 8, 2016 |
I have been working in-house for almost 2 years now. My goal is still becoming a freelance translator, possibly in the near future: I don't like having to report anything that I do at a boss or drive 60 km back and forth my house for example, and also having to ask someone a day leave when I need it - but it may also depend from the environment - I don't really enjoy the way my company is organised, nor its management.
On the other hand, not having to stress out for a salary and most of al... See more I have been working in-house for almost 2 years now. My goal is still becoming a freelance translator, possibly in the near future: I don't like having to report anything that I do at a boss or drive 60 km back and forth my house for example, and also having to ask someone a day leave when I need it - but it may also depend from the environment - I don't really enjoy the way my company is organised, nor its management.
On the other hand, not having to stress out for a salary and most of all (our Italy-based fellows will understand me) NOT having to deal with the Italian nightmare fiscal system for freelancers is a true relief (I do work also with my personal VAT number, but it is a facilitated one, so I have to comply with way less things). ▲ Collapse
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Andrea Diaz
Mexico
Local time: 17:17
English to Spanish
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I used to work as an in-house translator a few years ago. Unfortunately, it was a toxic environment and I didn't like it much. I complained to HR but nothing was resolved, so I left. The daily commute was terrible (1 hour and 15 minutes) and it simply wasn't worth it. I miss having a regular schedule and colleagues, but I'm fine where I am now.
| | | | Mario Freitas
Brazil
Local time: 20:17
Member (2014)
English to Portuguese
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| Same here, Muriel | Sep 8, 2016 |
Muriel Vasconcellos wrote:
I worked in-house for 23 years. Most of all, I like the pension I earned and now currently enjoy. I also liked the job security, regular salary, having colleagues and other professionals around, and the travel: back in the day we traveled all over the place; my job took me to over 20 countries.
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I worked in-house for 20 years, though not as a translator. I will be entitled to a pension as well, and I also enjoyed very much having colleagues, etc. But the disadvantages of working in-house by far overlap the advantages. If God helps me, I will NEVER work in-house again.
| | | | | It was a great way to start | Sep 8, 2016 |
I would never have succeeded as a freelancer without the five years in-house.
I think the colleagues and the moral support were the best part of it for me. I had been through a long series of temporary and unsatisfactory jobs and a period of night school as a way of life - with unsocial hours... and was generally fed up.
It was wonderful to find I actually fitted in. My colleagues taught me how to translate professionally, and the company sponsored my diploma. (More fre... See more I would never have succeeded as a freelancer without the five years in-house.
I think the colleagues and the moral support were the best part of it for me. I had been through a long series of temporary and unsatisfactory jobs and a period of night school as a way of life - with unsocial hours... and was generally fed up.
It was wonderful to find I actually fitted in. My colleagues taught me how to translate professionally, and the company sponsored my diploma. (More free-time study, but I did get Wednesdays off to study in working hours.)
But I would never go back. I do NOT miss the commuting, or being tied to time and office conventions, however friendly and sensible! ▲ Collapse
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