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What stage of a project do you find most satisfying?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 28

Delivery.	48.1%
Finalizing/review.	22.6%
Starting a new project.	15.2%
Other	7.8%
Midway progress.	6.2%

243 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Have you ever talked to an AI (call center) voice agent for more than 20 seconds?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 27

No, never.	60.6%
Yes, a few times.	26.3%
N/A (please share)	5.8%
Hard to tell if human or AI at this point.	5.1%
Of course, conversed for hours.	2.2%

137 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How comfortable are you switching between translation and interpreting tasks?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 26

I only do one of the two.	57.0%
Very comfortable.	18.8%
Somewhat comfortable.	10.1%
Not very comfortable.	10.1%
Other	4.0%

149 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What influences your decision to specialize in a field?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 25

Interest	40.0%
Experience	28.1%
Market demand	16.2%
Profitability	11.4%
N/A (please share)	4.3%

210 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What best describes your current career focus?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 24

Stability	29.7%
Transition/change	26.8%
Diversification	17.6%
Growth	17.2%
N/A (please comment)	8.8%

239 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What percentage of your work comes from repeat clients?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 23

Most (75–100%)	85.6%
About half.	9.2%
Very little.	3.7%
Other (please share)	1.5%

271 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How do you usually deliver your completed translations?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 22

Email.	39.9%
It varies by client.	32.2%
Client’s system/portal.	23.9%
Platform upload (e.g., ProZ.com)	2.5%
Other.	1.4%
Cloud sharing (Drive, Dropbox, etc.)	0.0%

276 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What type of project do you usually avoid?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 21

Low rates.	50.9%
AI-related.	22.1%
Complex formats.	10.0%
Tight deadlines.	6.8%
N/A (please comment)	6.0%
Unclear instructions.	4.3%

281 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How do you usually handle multiple projects with overlapping deadlines?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 20

Prioritize and manage all.	66.1%
Accept selectively.	18.6%
Decline extra work.	10.7%
N/A (other)	2.8%
Outsource or collaborate.	1.7%

177 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What's your view on posts on X getting auto AI-translated?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 19

I'm not on X.	67.5%
Sure, why not.	11.4%
I turned it off.	7.9%
N/A (other)	7.9%
Great new feature!	5.3%

114 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Which stage of your career are you currently in?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 18

Veteran (10+ years)	79.5%
Experienced (6–10 years)	10.2%
Intermediate (3–5 years)	7.2%
Beginner (0–2 years)	3.0%

264 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What motivates you most to stay in the translation profession?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 17

Flexibility	30.6%
All of the above	22.1%
Passion for languages	21.4%
Income	15.1%
Other (please comment)	9.6%
Career growth	1.1%

271 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you usually handle terminology consistency across projects?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 16

A mix of these.	32.5%
CAT tool features.	30.9%
Dedicated glossary/termbase.	21.7%
Manual tracking.	7.6%
Rely on memory.	4.8%
Other (please share)	2.4%

249 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What role does networking play in your career?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 15

Minor	39.6%
None	23.1%
Important	22.4%
Essential	12.3%
N/A (please share)	2.6%

268 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How do you usually decide whether to accept a new client?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 14

A combination of factors.	61.7%
Client reputation.	16.1%
Rates offered.	12.5%
Project details/clarity.	4.8%
Availability at the time.	4.0%
Other	0.8%

248 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you keep a record of your past translation projects?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 13

Yes, detailed records.	35.1%
Yes, basic records.	32.2%
No, not really.	19.0%
Only for some projects.	12.1%
Other (please share)	1.7%

174 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How often do you communicate directly with end clients (vs. intermediaries)?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 12

Never	32.8%
Rarely	28.2%
Sometimes	23.7%
Very often	10.7%
N/A	4.6%

131 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What’s one thing you wish others understood about your work?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 11

It’s more than just knowing two languages.	27.3%
Quality takes time—it's not instant.	17.6%
It requires research and subject expertise.	16.7%
AI doesn’t replace human judgment.	16.3%
Other (please share)	8.8%
It’s mentally demanding work.	7.5%
Rates reflect skill, not just word count.	5.7%

227 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do translators need to market themselves more aggressively today?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 10

Yes, much more than before.	49.8%
Yes, somewhat more.	20.6%
Not sure.	13.2%
No, about the same as before.	10.7%
No, marketing is not essential.	5.8%

243 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How do you usually handle payment delays from clients?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 9

I follow up promptly.	34.5%
I give some extra time.	31.4%
It depends on the client.	27.4%
I stop working until paid.	4.4%
N/A (please share)	2.2%

226 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What is your preferred project size?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 8

Medium (1,000–5,000 words)	43.3%
Large (5,000+ words)	38.1%
No preference	10.0%
Short (under 1,000 words)	8.5%

270 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

The way I work now is different from 5 years ago...

By anonymous - featured on Apr 7

Agree, it is somewhat different	43.5%
Agree, it is very different	35.9%
Disagree, for me little or nothing has changed	13.5%
Not sure	4.2%
N/A, I haven't been working that long	3.0%

237 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How often do you use style guides provided by clients?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 6

Always	35.9%
Often	19.3%
Sometimes	18.6%
Rarely	17.2%
Never	5.5%
Other	3.4%

145 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you usually react when a client asks for a lower rate?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 5

It depends on the situation.	38.0%
I negotiate.	37.4%
I decline.	22.1%
I accept.	2.5%

163 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

In the near future, translators will no longer use CAT tools.

By anonymous - featured on Apr 4

Disagree	57.0%
Not sure	18.0%
I never used them to begin with!	12.5%
Agree	11.0%
Other - N/A	1.5%

200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Is loyalty to long-term clients still worth it in today’s market?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 3

Yes, definitely.	49.0%
Yes, but only if rates remain competitive.	26.1%
Sometimes—it depends on the client.	19.4%
No, it’s better to focus on new opportunities	3.6%
Not sure.	2.0%

253 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Are the payment times with your clients improving or getting worse?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 2

It hasn't changed	62.9%
Getting worse, in general I get paid later than before	19.4%
Not sure	9.3%
Improving, in general I get paid earlier than before	7.6%
Getting better, but because I have changed to clients with better payment terms	0.8%

237 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

I go beyond translation when needed by my clients (formatting, DTP, consulting, etc.)

By anonymous - featured on Apr 1

Agree	48.5%
It depends on... (please share)	35.1%
Disagree	13.4%
Other - N/A	2.9%

239 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

I don't want to hear anymore about AI as it applies to our industry.

By anonymous - featured on Mar 31

Disagree	37.8%
Agree	32.1%
Neutral	25.6%
Other (please share)	4.6%

262 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you improve your legal translation skills?

By Ana Martins - featured on Mar 30

Not applicable.	33.3%
Trial and error / on-the-job learning	23.8%
Reading legal documents in source and target	19.0%
Attending webinars or courses	16.1%
Other	6.5%
Joining professional translation networks	1.2%

168 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Is it ethical to use AI without telling the client?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 28

Have you ever collaborated with another translator you met online?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 27

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How do you usually learn about new tools or resources for your work?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 26

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Do you separate work and personal devices?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 25

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Has mentoring played a role in your career as a language professional?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 24

No, never experienced mentoring.	57.9%
Yes, I’ve had a mentor.	14.0%
Yes, both.	9.6%
Not yet, but interested.	8.5%
Yes,I’ve mentored others.	7.0%
N/A (please share)	3.0%

271 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

After finishing a large translation project, what do you usually do first?

By Khurram Shahzad - featured on Mar 23

Take a break	51.0%
Start the next project immediately	16.2%
Review the work again	13.3%
Celebrate the completion	11.0%
Other (share)	8.6%

210 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Late payments are discussed constantly. How big a problem are late payments for you?

By Christine Andersen - featured on Mar 22

My clients very rarely or never pay late	48.8%
I have to chase payments 1-4 times a year	10.5%
10-20% of my clients pay late	9.1%
50% or more of my clients pay late	8.6%
33-50% of my clients pay late	6.7%
N/A Other	5.7%
20-32% of my clients pay late	4.8%
Under 10%, but late payments every month	2.9%
Payments are late 5-11 times a year	2.9%

209 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What makes you trust a new client the most?

By Khurram Shahzad - featured on Mar 20

Positive reputation or references	49.1%
Professional communication	23.7%
Clear payment terms	14.3%
A detailed project brief	7.6%
Other (share)	5.4%

224 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How do you usually start your workday as a translator?

By Khurram Shahzad - featured on Mar 19

Check emails and job requests.	56.4%
Coffee first, then work.	23.4%
Plan tasks for the day.	9.6%
Continue a project already in progress.	8.5%
Other (share)	2.1%

94 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Your calendar is full, but a regular client writes. You…

By anonymous - featured on Mar 18

Negotiate deadline.	49.3%
Make it work.	41.2%
Politely decline.	4.1%
Other (please share)	3.6%
Refer to a colleague.	1.8%

221 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What usually makes a translation project enjoyable for you?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 17

Interesting subject matter.	42.9%
Good pay.	21.4%
A clear, well-written source text.	14.3%
Working with a reliable client.	10.7%
A comfortable deadline.	7.1%
Other (share)	3.6%

28 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How often do you say “yes” when you should say “no”?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 17

Sometimes.	35.2%
Too often.	27.5%
Rarely.	26.2%
Almost never.	11.1%

244 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Will CAT tools still be essential in the future?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 16

Yes, but they will evolve.	46.4%
Yes.	24.1%
Too early to say.	13.8%
Their importance will decline.	6.9%
No, they may become unnecessary.	6.5%
N/A	2.3%

261 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What most often breaks your focus during work?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 15

My own procrastination.	39.1%
Unclear source texts.	21.7%
Last-minute “urgent” emails.	17.4%
Other	17.4%
Admin tasks & invoicing.	4.3%
Admin tasks & invoicing.	0.0%

23 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What most often breaks your focus during work?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 15

My own procrastination.	36.8%
Unclear source texts.	20.8%
Other	20.0%
Last-minute “urgent” emails.	18.4%
Admin tasks & invoicing.	4.0%
Admin tasks & invoicing.	0.0%

125 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you think language learning among the general population could ease tensions in the world? Why?

By Gary Smith Lawson - featured on Mar 14

No.	47.3%
Yes.	45.0%
N/A. (Please explain.)	7.7%

169 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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"AI will free us from the mundane parts of our jobs, giving us more time to do creative work."

By anonymous - featured on Mar 13

Disagree.	63.6%
Agree.	26.7%
Other (please share)	9.7%

258 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What most often breaks your focus during work?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 12

My own procrastination.	40.0%
Last-minute “urgent” emails.	24.0%
Unclear source texts.	20.0%
Notifications/messages.	12.0%
Admin tasks & invoicing.	4.0%

25 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Are you having any trouble getting work/being paid from countries in armed conflict?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 12

No.	57.1%
Other.	26.7%
Yes, from other parts of the world.	10.0%
Yes, from the Eastern block (Russia, Ukraine)	3.8%
Yes, from African countries.	1.4%
Yes, from Middle East (Israel, Iran, etc)	1.0%

210 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What skill has been most valuable in your career?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 11

Language mastery.	35.6%
Subject-matter expertise.	23.3%
Organization & discipline.	21.1%
Communication.	10.0%
Business/negotiation skills.	6.7%
N/A (please share)	3.3%

90 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.