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What is your primary metric for deciding if a project was a success?

By anonymous

The project was straightforward/paid on time.	40.3%
Client satisfaction.	29.0%
Hourly earnings.	17.7%
N/A (other).	8.1%
Mastering a highly complex linguistic puzzle.	4.8%

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Which aspect of translation/interpretation do you find most challenging?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 10, 2024

Balancing accuracy with readability/fluency.	24.5%
Understanding complex terminology.	21.4%
Managing client expectations.	16.6%
Other (discuss)	16.2%
Dealing with payments.	12.4%
Maintaining cultural nuances.	9.0%

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