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Do you think localization improves bussiness?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 29
Yes. 66.0%
It depends. 26.0%
Other (discuss) 5.2%
No. 2.8%
288 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever had training/guidelines on handling gender-neutral/inclusive language in translations?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 28
No. 67.0%
Yes. 28.7%
Other (please discuss) 4.3%
188 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you engage in online international shopping?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 27
Only when I can’t find something locally. 33.5%
Occasionally. 25.7%
Never, I stick to local purchases. 16.8%
Regularly. 14.4%
N/A (other) 6.0%
I’ve considered it but haven’t tried yet. 3.6%
167 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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I was guided into the language industry through...
By anonymous - featured on Oct 26
language related studies. 53.2%
A chance encounter/ unexpected career change. 22.8%
N/A (please share) 11.0%
a job opportunity. 8.0%
recommendations from someone in the industry. 4.9%
263 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which of the following factors do you feel most impacts your freelancing work or opportunities?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 25
Professional experience 39.9%
Other. 21.6%
Some of the above. 16.3%
Education. 6.4%
All of the above. 6.4%
Having children/parenting. 4.9%
Age. 3.9%
Gender identity. 0.7%
283 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are you taxed on every purchase in your country?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 24
Yes. 70.7%
It depends. 14.7%
No. 11.2%
N/A (discuss) 3.5%
259 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is your opinion about test translations (as a translator)?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 23
I do them but I do not always get the job. 44.8%
I do them but mostly I am not chosen. 13.1%
Other (please share) 11.8%
I do them happily – I always get the job. 11.4%
I only do paid tests, the result varies. 9.8%
I refuse to do them. 9.2%
306 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which is your first move when you handle an agency that is not paying?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 22
Send multiple reminders and follow-ups. 62.4%
Stop accepting work from the agency. 18.2%
Report the agency on forums or websites. 7.9%
Other (discuss) 5.4%
Negotiate a payment plan/other arrangement. 3.3%
Let it go and move on to other clients. 1.8%
Take legal action. 1.0%
391 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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As a freelancing parent, do/did you pay for childcare/cleaning or get/got support from grandparents?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 19
N/A (other) 45.7%
Manage/d everything myself without paid help. 15.2%
Pay/id for childcare and cleaning services. 12.7%
My partner and I share/d both. 9.1%
Adjust/ed my working hours to manage. 8.1%
Occasionally pay/id for help when necessary. 5.6%
Got support from grandparents/others. 3.6%
197 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you deal with criticism from clients?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 18
Ask for clarification and discuss it. 39.1%
Take it constructively. 23.2%
Politely defend my choices. 14.5%
Feel frustrated but strive to learn from it. 14.2%
Accept it but don't let it affect me. 3.8%
N/A (discuss) 3.5%
Try to ignore it and move on. 1.7%
289 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What kind of conditions would help you reduce stress levels and make your life easier?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 17
More reliable and consistent clients. 41.9%
Higher rates and fairer compensation. 27.0%
A better work-life balance and more time off. 11.5%
Flexible working hours and deadlines. 9.8%
Other (please share) 7.1%
Clearer communication with clients. 1.7%
Access to better tools and technology. 1.0%
296 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How is the bureaucratic system in your country of residence treating you?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 16
It's manageable. 30.9%
It's frustrating and slow. 24.9%
Very well, the process is smooth. 15.4%
It’s a complete nightmare. 13.3%
I try to avoid dealing with it. 11.2%
N/A (other) 4.2%
285 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you think there is a need for new medical/health care translators?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 15
I’m unsure, but it could depend on future developments in healthcare. 27.0%
Yes, the demand is growing rapidly. 23.6%
No, advancements in technology will reduce the need for human translators. 16.5%
N/A Other 13.9%
No, the current number of translators is sufficient. 10.5%
Yes, but only in certain specialized fields. 8.6%
267 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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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 59.2%
Disagree 32.4%
Other N/A (discuss) 8.4%
238 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 74.7%
Other N/A 10.4%
It doesn't matter 9.9%
Target left, source right 4.9%
182 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 52.1%
Project focus - increase high volume jobs 15.4%
Other (please share) 12.3%
Rate focus - rate raise for everything 8.7%
Stability focus - in-house job + TL 4.5%
Availability focus - offering 24/7 services 3.6%
Team focus - partnering with others 3.3%
332 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 46.9%
It favors larger companies only. 22.3%
Other (discuss) 13.6%
Yes, it makes technology more accessible. 6.2%
Yes, but it also poses risks of inequality. 6.2%
It widens the gap between different skills. 4.8%
273 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 32.0%
Agree 31.1%
N/A (other) 1.8%
328 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. 16.3%
No, it will come from existing languages. 13.9%
Yes, I strongly believe this will happen. 5.9%
Yes, but it might take a while. 4.5%
337 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. 38.2%
Other (please share) 21.3%
No, I don't. 15.9%
No, I don't, there is no need for it. 14.0%
No, I don't, it is not well-paid. 10.6%
207 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. 43.9%
automated with minimal human involvement. 20.1%
in higher demand due to globalization. 9.4%
less frequent as AI advances. 8.6%
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%
139 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. 45.0%
Yes, but only in theory. 17.5%
Yes, I have already done it and it works. 11.6%
I will go with the flow...one can never know. 7.9%
Yes, but there is no potential in it for me. 6.0%
Yes, I have tried it, but had to give it up. 6.0%
Other (please share) 6.0%
302 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. 34.8%
No, I feel content with my career path so far 24.2%
Yes, not starting earlier in my career. 16.1%
Yes, not pursuing more certification. 7.7%
N/A (please share) 7.4%
Yes, not specializing in a different field. 5.8%
Yes, not having invested in me. 3.9%
310 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. 48.4%
Yes, I’ve thought about it. 30.3%
No, but I’m open to it in the future. 18.1%
Other (discuss) 2.0%
I already know sign language. 0.9%
Yes, I’m currently learning it. 0.3%
343 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 10.9%
Occasionally 10.4%
Rarely 5.3%
Never 2.8%
N/A (discuss) 1.1%
357 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. 29.3%
My family doesn’t have much impact on it. 25.6%
It can be challenging. 17.5%
I often struggle to find time for both. 12.9%
Other (please share) 8.0%
I have set clear boundaries. 6.6%
348 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 40.2%
Rarely 36.4%
Often 15.3%
All the time 6.9%
N/A (discuss) 1.1%
261 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. 38.1%
I’ve never noticed a difference. 26.7%
Yes, I’m more productive during rainy days. 21.0%
Yes, I work better in sunny weather. 10.2%
Other (please share) 4.0%
176 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 32.9%
Not sure 28.9%
Agree. 20.7%
Neutral 14.3%
Other (discuss) 3.2%
280 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When prospecting for new clients, I mainly use...
By anonymous - featured on Sep 27
Marketplaces (ProZ, etc.) 47.7%
Cold emails 20.6%
N/A (share) 19.6%
LinkedIn 12.1%
Cold calls 0.0%
306 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". 51.0%
I say an average amount. 17.0%
I reveal it openly. 10.4%
I say it is a business secret, sorry. 10.1%
Other (pls share). 7.7%
I change the topic. 3.0%
I show my graphs/statistics. 0.8%
365 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are you losing clients due to Machine Translation/AI?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 25
Not at all 31.3%
I lost a few clients. 30.8%
I lost so many clients. 19.2%
Other N/A (discuss) 18.7%
364 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Will you be upgrading to Trados Studio 2024?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 24
I don't use Trados 32.7%
No (please, tell why) 31.2%
Maybe, still thinking about it 23.3%
Yes (please, tell why) 10.0%
Other (please share). 2.7%
330 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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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. 39.3%
The context is usually sufficient for me. 36.0%
Other N/A (discuss) 18.7%
I don’t focus much on the context provided. 6.0%
150 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 33.2%
Yes, a bit 16.1%
Neutral 15.5%
No, it has increased 15.0%
No, it's the same 12.4%
N/A Other 7.8%
193 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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I am a … translator/interpreter
By Camille Abou Jamra - featured on Sep 21
Bilingual 48.5%
Trilingual 34.2%
Quadrilingual 17.3%
307 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) 24.7%
31% to 50% 18.3%
16% to 30% 17.1%
Less than 15% 15.5%
Above 75% 13.1%
51% to 75% 11.2%
251 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 19.6%
1,550 - 2,000 words 16.4%
2,550 - 3,000 words 15.0%
More than 3,500 words 13.8%
Less than 500 words 10.1%
1,050 - 1,500 words 10.1%
550 - 1,000 words 7.8%
3,050 - 3,500 words 7.2%
347 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. 33.5%
Flexibility and work-life balance. 18.6%
The intellectual challenge. 18.3%
Financial independence. 16.2%
N/A (please share) 7.3%
Helping people communicate across barriers. 6.1%
328 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. 42.9%
No 42.0%
Other (please share) 15.1%
219 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. 44.6%
It depends. 27.5%
Yes. 22.5%
N/A (discuss) 5.4%
222 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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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. 39.5%
Totally disagree. 30.5%
Totally agree. 24.2%
Other N/A (please discuss) 5.8%
190 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which is your usual conflict management style at work?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 14
Negotiating (discuss/keep an open dialogue) 33.5%
Collaborating (a mutually beneficial solution) 19.6%
Avoiding (steer clear of conflicts) 18.8%
Other (share) 13.8%
Compromising (take middle ground) 7.6%
Competing (stand firm on my position to win) 3.6%
Accommodating (give in to keep peace) 3.1%
224 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When you get angry, do you...
By anonymous - featured on Sep 13
take a break to cool off? 30.9%
stay calm and address the issue logically? 19.1%
vent to someone you trust? 14.7%
Other (discuss) 13.3%
exercise or engage in a physical activity? 12.9%
meditate/practice deep breathing techniques? 5.4%
channel your frustration into your work? 3.6%
278 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]

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