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What is the biggest challenge you face as a freelance translator or interpreter?

By Ersin Berber - featured on Jan 5, 2025

Finding new clients/projects	43.0%
2/3 of the above	21.5%
Negotiating fair rates	14.5%
Balancing work and personal life	6.5%
Marketing and self-promotion	5.5%
N/A Other	5.0%
Managing workload and deadlines	3.5%
Staying updated with industry tools and trend	0.5%