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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, 2024

No, it’s never too late to make changes.	34.7%
No, I feel content with my career path so far	23.9%
Yes, not starting earlier in my career.	16.6%
Yes, not pursuing more certification.	8.0%
N/A (please share)	7.3%
Yes, not specializing in a different field.	5.7%
Yes, not having invested in me.	3.8%

314 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, 2024

No, it’s not something I’ve considered.	47.7%
Yes, I’ve thought about it.	30.7%
No, but I’m open to it in the future.	18.4%
Other (discuss)	2.0%
I already know sign language.	0.9%
Yes, I’m currently learning it.	0.3%

348 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, 2024

Daily	69.3%
A few times a week	11.1%
Occasionally	10.5%
Rarely	5.3%
Never	2.8%
N/A (discuss)	1.1%

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

How does your family influence your work-life balance as a translator?

By anonymous - featured on Oct 1, 2024

They are very supportive.	29.5%
My family doesn’t have much impact on it.	25.3%
It can be challenging.	17.9%
I often struggle to find time for both.	12.8%
Other (please share)	8.0%
I have set clear boundaries.	6.5%

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

How often do you use your phone for translation-related tasks?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 30, 2024

Never	39.6%
Rarely	37.0%
Often	15.5%
All the time	6.8%
N/A (discuss)	1.1%

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

Does the weather affect your productivity as a translator?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 29, 2024

No, the weather doesn’t impact my work.	38.1%
I’ve never noticed a difference.	26.5%
Yes, I’m more productive during rainy days.	21.5%
Yes, I work better in sunny weather.	9.9%
Other (please share)	3.9%

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

"AI-powered speech translation is the future of multilingual events"

By anonymous - featured on Sep 28, 2024

Disagree	32.5%
Not sure	29.0%
Agree.	20.5%
Neutral	14.5%
Other (discuss)	3.5%

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

When prospecting for new clients, I mainly use...

By anonymous - featured on Sep 27, 2024

Marketplaces (ProZ, etc.)	47.7%
Cold emails	20.8%
N/A (share)	19.5%
LinkedIn	12.0%
Cold calls	0.0%

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

What is your reaction when someone asks you to reveal your income?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 26, 2024

Sth like "it varies".	50.7%
I say an average amount.	16.8%
I say it is a business secret, sorry.	10.3%
I reveal it openly.	10.3%
Other (pls share).	7.9%
I change the topic.	3.3%
I show my graphs/statistics.	0.8%

369 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, 2024

Not at all	31.4%
I lost a few clients.	30.6%
I lost so many clients.	19.4%
Other N/A (discuss)	18.6%

366 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, 2024

I don't use Trados	33.0%
No (please, tell why)	30.9%
Maybe, still thinking about it	23.4%
Yes (please, tell why)	9.9%
Other (please share).	2.7%

333 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, 2024

The context is often missing or incomplete.	39.2%
The context is usually sufficient for me.	36.6%
Other N/A (discuss)	18.3%
I don’t focus much on the context provided.	5.9%

153 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, 2024

Yes, a lot	33.2%
Yes, a bit	15.8%
No, it has increased	15.8%
Neutral	15.3%
No, it's the same	12.2%
N/A Other	7.7%

196 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, 2024

Bilingual	48.4%
Trilingual	34.1%
Quadrilingual	17.5%

308 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, 2024

Other or N/A (please share)	25.0%
31% to 50%	18.3%
16% to 30%	17.1%
Less than 15%	15.5%
Above 75%	13.1%
51% to 75%	11.1%

252 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, 2024

2,050 - 2,500 words	19.5%
1,550 - 2,000 words	16.4%
2,550 - 3,000 words	14.9%
More than 3,500 words	13.8%
Less than 500 words	10.3%
1,050 - 1,500 words	10.1%
550 - 1,000 words	7.8%
3,050 - 3,500 words	7.2%

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

What drives your passion for translation or interpreting?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 18, 2024

Love for languages and cultures.	33.6%
The intellectual challenge.	18.5%
Flexibility and work-life balance.	18.5%
Financial independence.	16.1%
N/A (please share)	7.3%
Helping people communicate across barriers.	6.1%

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

Have you ever had a healthcare experience that made you appreciate clear communication?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 17, 2024

Yes.	43.2%
No	41.8%
Other (please share)	15.0%

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

Do you think advertising your services in Likedin is important?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 16, 2024

No.	44.4%
It depends.	27.8%
Yes.	22.4%
N/A (discuss)	5.4%

223 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, 2024

This is not clear to me yet.	39.3%
Totally disagree.	30.4%
Totally agree.	24.1%
Other N/A (please discuss)	6.3%

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

Which is your usual conflict management style at work?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 14, 2024

Negotiating (discuss/keep an open dialogue)	33.3%
Collaborating (a mutually beneficial solution)	19.6%
Avoiding (steer clear of conflicts)	19.1%
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%

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

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When you get angry, do you...

By anonymous - featured on Sep 13, 2024

take a break to cool off?	30.8%
stay calm and address the issue logically?	19.0%
vent to someone you trust?	14.7%
exercise or engage in a physical activity?	13.3%
Other (discuss)	13.3%
meditate/practice deep breathing techniques?	5.4%
channel your frustration into your work?	3.6%

279 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, 2024

N/A (discuss)	40.2%
Some of it	21.2%
Most of it	17.3%
None	16.2%
All of it	5.0%

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

How do you raise your rates?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 11, 2024

My prices vary project by project.	36.9%
Only to new clients.	27.9%
Other (pls share)	19.1%
I have a fixed rate for everything.	10.1%
Annually, around January (to all clients).	6.0%

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

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%

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

In your opinion, which language does every country want to learn?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 9, 2024

English	75.0%
Other (please specify)	8.1%
Chinese	4.4%
Spanish	3.6%
Zulu	2.8%
Japanese	2.0%
Arabic	1.2%
French	1.2%
Hindi	0.8%
Korean	0.8%

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

How do you feel about the potential for improved networking through the new version of ProZ.com?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 7, 2024

Won't make much of a difference	38.0%
Other (please specify)	24.7%
It will be helpful	17.5%
Skeptical, but willing to try it	10.2%
Excited	9.6%

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

What do you have zero tolerance mostly for in your professional work as a translator or interpreter?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 6, 2024

Late or non-payment from clients	29.5%
Low rates or undervaluing my work	25.2%
Unrealistic deadlines	14.1%
Disrespectful behavior or lack of professiona	13.8%
Other (please specify)	8.5%
Constant last-minute changes to the project	4.9%
Poor communication or unclear instructions	3.9%

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

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Does it make sense to use multiple choice in a translation test?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 5, 2024

It depends on what is being tested.	58.7%
No.	28.7%
Yes.	10.0%
Other (discuss)	2.7%

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

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How satisfied are you with your current rates?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 4, 2024

Neutral	37.9%
Satisfied	28.3%
Dissatisfied	24.0%
Very dissatisfied	4.9%
Very satisfied	3.5%
N/A (discuss)	1.4%

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

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What is your primary search engine?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 3, 2024

Google	89.8%
DuckDuckGo	3.0%
Other (please share)	3.0%
Bing	1.7%
Startpage/Ixquick	1.2%
Brave	1.0%
SearX	0.2%
Swisscows	0.0%

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

How can a translator use online AI tools when working under NDA?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Sep 2, 2024

A combination of the above	31.7%
None of the above	21.0%
N/A (please share)	17.5%
Ask questions about a term or subject	13.9%
Translate anonymized text	10.7%
Brainstorming (suggest variants)	5.2%

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

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How do you feel about working in a coworking space (in-person) with colleagues living nearby?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 1, 2024

I prefer working alone	48.4%
I'd be open to joining occasionally	20.7%
I'm not very interested but could consider it	19.6%
I'd love to do it regularly	8.2%
Other (discuss)	3.3%

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

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This weekend, I'll be busy...

By anonymous - featured on Aug 31, 2024

working	22.9%
doing what-ever-I-want and none of your business!	21.8%
doing family activities	13.4%
with a combination of... (please share)	12.7%
doing house/household-related activities or work	10.2%
reading/studying/researching	5.6%
socializing	5.3%
playing	4.6%
with something else (please share)	3.5%

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

Do you find yourself turning down some clients because of the CAT tools they require?

By O María Elena Guerrero - featured on Aug 30, 2024

Yes	68.1%
No	31.9%

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

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How do you cope with stressful situations?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 28, 2024

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Would you describe your job as stressful?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 27, 2024

Occasionally, depending on the project.	38.4%
Rarely, I find it mostly manageable.	24.1%
It varies depending on the client or deadline	17.8%
No, I don’t find it stressful at all.	10.4%
Yes, it’s very stressful most of the time.	7.9%
Other (please specify).	1.4%

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

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How many areas of expertise do you have?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 26, 2024

3-4	40.6%
5 or more	30.3%
1-2	21.7%
Other (please share)	7.4%

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

Which technology from the past do you miss the most?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 25, 2024

Handwritten notes and letters	32.8%
Printed dictionaries and reference books	22.6%
Other - N/A (discuss)	22.1%
Landline phones	6.2%
Analog tape recorders	5.1%
Typewriters	4.6%
Fax machines	4.6%
Dial-up internet	2.1%
Early word processors	0.0%

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

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How do you keep your brain healthy?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 24, 2024

All the above	32.3%
Regular physical exercise	20.4%
Getting enough sleep	15.1%
Other (please specify)	12.9%
Brain games and puzzles (e.g., crosswords)	10.2%
Meditation/mindfulness practices	3.8%
Socializing with friends and family	2.7%
Limiting screen time	2.7%

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

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Do you find yourself turning down certain clients because of the payment method(s) they use?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 23, 2024

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Are you taking any time off in August?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 22, 2024

No	61.5%
Yes.	33.0%
Other (please share)	5.6%

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

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The main reason I am a part-time freelancer is because...

By anonymous - featured on Aug 21, 2024

Other (please share)	46.8%
there's insufficient translation work.	26.6%
I prefer not to work any additional hours.	10.1%
I have another part-time freelance job.	6.0%
I have a full-time job as an employee.	5.6%
I have a part-time job as an employee.	4.8%

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

Have you ever seen anyone using a “Translation Earpiece”?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 20, 2024

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Have you read a translation of a female author’s work lately?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 19, 2024

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