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6602 polls, displaying 701 through 750
Do you believe we think differently in different languages?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 28, 2024
Yes, to some extent. 48.3%
Yes, definitely. 30.9%
No, not really. 11.4%
I'm not sure. 7.2%
N/A (discuss) 2.1%
333 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Would you undergo a background check requiring your ID and/or oficial criminal check for a job?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 27, 2024
It depends 39.4%
Yes. 33.9%
No way. 24.1%
N/A Other 2.6%
348 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Would you be interested in being a mentor/mentee on the site?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 26, 2024
No 60.9%
Maybe 24.9%
Yes 12.6%
Other N/A 1.5%
325 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (17)] [View this poll]

Would you like to have polls about regional variations of idiomatic expressions?
By Andre Dumoulin - featured on Jun 25, 2024
Yes, why not? 43.5%
No 38.0%
Yes, but limited to English 6.6%
Yes, but limited to world languages 5.9%
N/A Other 5.9%
271 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you think ProZ.com has improved its services in recent years?
By Christina Pauly - featured on Jun 24, 2024
No. 43.5%
Not sure. 35.6%
Yes. 18.4%
N/A Other 2.5%
354 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (18)] [View this poll]

Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.
By anonymous - featured on Jun 23, 2024
Other (discuss) 40.6%
True 32.9%
False 26.5%
170 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you do physical activity?
By Barbara Turitto - featured on Jun 22, 2024
Several times a week 33.0%
Daily 30.5%
Rarely 16.0%
Never 8.0%
A few times a month 5.5%
Once a week 5.0%
N/A Other 2.0%
200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you voted or rated entries in the current ProZ.com Translation contest?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 21, 2024
No. 78.9%
Yes. 11.1%
No, but I'm planning to. 8.0%
N/A (discuss) 1.9%
261 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How would you rate your computing skills?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 20, 2024
Good 48.2%
Excellent 25.5%
Average 19.7%
Below average 4.2%
N/A Other 1.9%
Poor 0.6%
361 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you submitted an entry in the current ProZ. com Translation contest?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 19, 2024
No 91.0%
Yes 8.1%
Other (discuss) 0.9%
321 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever been overly confident of your translation abilities?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 18, 2024
Yes, occasionally. 33.3%
Rarely. 29.8%
No, never. 19.6%
Yes, often. 13.7%
Other N/A 3.6%
336 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (10)] [View this poll]

What do you consider your greatest weakness as a language specialist?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 17, 2024
Other N/A (discuss) 27.9%
Procrastination 23.7%
Lack of specialization in certain fields 19.8%
Difficulty with idiomatic expressions 11.0%
Poor time management 9.9%
Inconsistent terminology 4.9%
Missing deadlines 2.8%
283 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (8)] [View this poll]

If Proz.com provided paid or unpaid language courses, which language would you like to learn?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 16, 2024
Other - N/A (discuss) 30.4%
Not interested/no time 29.8%
Italian. 12.0%
German. 12.0%
It would be great to improve my English. 9.9%
Hindi. 3.1%
Hungarian. 2.1%
Czech. 0.5%
191 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever undertaken any pro bono work?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 15, 2024
Yes, but only once or twice. 34.5%
Yes, occasionally. 26.1%
No, never. 26.1%
Yes, frequently. 6.4%
I’m considering it in the future. 3.9%
Other N/A 3.0%
203 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which of the following comparisons is most commonly misunderstood in our profession?
By Iulia Parvu - featured on Jun 14, 2024
Translation vs. Interpreting 38.0%
Editing vs. Revising 14.3%
Language Fluency vs. Professional Competence 12.5%
Proofreading vs. Post-editing 9.0%
Localization vs. Translation 7.9%
Other (please share) 7.5%
Machine Translation vs. Human Translation 6.1%
Literal vs. Contextual Translation 4.7%
279 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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As a linguist I'm satisfied with the following membership:
By anonymous - featured on Jun 13, 2024
Other (please share) 35.1%
Proz Standard 33.9%
Proz Plus 11.6%
ATA (or local equivalent) 9.5%
Proz Premium 8.3%
Upwork (and similar) 1.7%
242 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (18)] [View this poll]

Would you be willing to pay if AI started charging a fee for its services?
By Vladimir Dubisskiy - featured on Jun 12, 2024
No 84.1%
Yes 15.9%
320 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (29)] [View this poll]

How important do you think CPN is for profile visibility?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 11, 2024
N/A (other) 59.2%
It helps but is not essential. 14.6%
It doesn't affect profile visibility. 13.6%
It significantly enhances profile visibility 7.8%
It has minimal impact on profile visibility. 4.9%
206 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do people typically react when you tell them you are a linguist or translator?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 10, 2024
They seem confused and don't really understand what I do. 28.0%
They are curious and ask lots of questions about the job. 27.4%
They are impressed and express admiration for the skill. 23.3%
Other (please share) 12.1%
They think you are poor. 9.1%
339 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is the biggest put-off when it comes to a client request?
By Iulia Parvu - featured on Jun 9, 2024
A combination of all the above 40.1%
Low budget 38.7%
Tight deadline 6.1%
Not enough expertise in the subject 4.7%
Something else (please share) 3.3%
Unfriendliness of PMs 2.8%
Too small to bother 2.8%
Too much research involved 1.4%
212 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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As a language professional I invest into my business in the form of:
By anonymous - featured on Jun 8, 2024
memberships 36.3%
software 24.6%
Other (discuss)) 19.0%
online/offline events 10.6%
marketing/PR 9.5%
179 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you sometimes feel that quality of your translation has become worse due to improper revision?
By Marzieh Izadi - featured on Jun 7, 2024
No 47.2%
Yes 43.1%
Other 9.7%
290 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (11)] [View this poll]

How do you handle clients who keep in touch with you though only send you very small requests?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 6, 2024
I do the work and hope for larger projects. 74.3%
After 2-3 occasions I cease the cooperation. 10.1%
I do not do such work due to invoicing/admin. 9.2%
N/A 6.4%
404 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What factors do you believe outsourcers prioritize when evaluating your job quote?
By Juan Herrera - featured on Jun 5, 2024
An appropriate and accurate quoting 49.2%
All those features together 17.6%
I've never been selected / no idea 12.6%
None of that, it's just a random, lucky deed 9.9%
A quick, short quoting, even if not accurate 8.0%
Quoting in English, despite your language pair 2.7%
262 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What do you do if a client rejects your translation?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 4, 2024
Discuss the shortcomings with the client 64.1%
Other 16.9%
Stand my ground 13.1%
Promptly offer a refund 5.9%
320 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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My work-life balance as a translator:
By anonymous - featured on Jun 3, 2024
So-so, I do not have a real schedule 50.0%
Is great, I maintain office working hours 26.2%
Sucks - I work all day long incl. weekends 14.3%
Other (any tips?) 9.4%
244 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (7)] [View this poll]

I consider myself to be open-minded.
By anonymous - featured on Jun 2, 2024
True 89.1%
False 10.9%
211 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which of these would be your dream translation project?
By Iulia Parvu - featured on Jun 1, 2024
Translating a bestselling novel 27.2%
Something else (please share) 17.8%
Translating cutting-edge scientific research 15.0%
Translating travel guides & tourism material 12.8%
Localizing an educational app or software 8.4%
Localizing a popular video game 7.2%
Working on international law documents 6.2%
Translating a historic speech or document 5.3%
320 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you provide a quote for freelance jobs without specifying the word count or length?
By anonymous - featured on May 31, 2024
No 57.8%
Yes 31.6%
Other 10.5%
275 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (9)] [View this poll]

How many clients have you had to fire?
By anonymous - featured on May 30, 2024
1-2 clients 40.8%
None 24.5%
3-5 clients 20.1%
More than 5 clients 9.5%
N/A (discuss) 5.1%
294 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (12)] [View this poll]

Do you worry about security issues if you work from public places (libraries, parks, etc)?
By anonymous - featured on May 29, 2024
Yes 43.3%
No. 36.9%
N/A (other) 19.7%
314 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (22)] [View this poll]

Do you eat at your desk?
By anonymous - featured on May 28, 2024
No. 41.4%
Yes. 30.3%
It depends. 27.3%
Other (please comment). 1.0%
396 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (14)] [View this poll]

Is there a field you would like to specialize in that you are not already?
By anonymous - featured on May 27, 2024
Yes. 55.2%
No. 40.9%
Other (discuss) 3.9%
230 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (8)] [View this poll]

"The client is always right", do you agree?
By anonymous - featured on May 26, 2024
No. 82.1%
Yes. 11.5%
N/A (discuss) 6.4%
234 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (6)] [View this poll]

Do you get anything beyond your invoice payments from your clients (direct clients and agencies)?
By anonymous - featured on May 25, 2024
No, I don't. 85.1%
Other (please share) 4.6%
Invitations to company events. 4.3%
A bonus (eg. for fast delivery). 3.5%
Company products/services as gifts. 2.1%
Benefits similar to in-house employees. 0.4%
Trips. 0.0%
282 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (10)] [View this poll]

What is the most challenging aspect of translating marketing texts?
By Iulia Parvu - featured on May 24, 2024
Maintaining the word play 33.3%
Balancing accuracy and natural flow 31.5%
Finding culturally relevant terms 16.3%
Other (please share) 10.7%
Keeping with the characters number 4.4%
Incorporating SEO 3.7%
270 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (16)] [View this poll]

Do you prefer Mac or Windows for your translation projects?
By anonymous - featured on May 23, 2024
Windows. 82.0%
Mac. 9.1%
Either. 3.8%
N/A (pls share your thoughts, pros/cons) 2.7%
Neither. 2.4%
373 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (20)] [View this poll]

What proportion of your income comes from translation?
By Michael Hughes - featured on May 22, 2024
100% (you are a full-time translator) 59.6%
75-99% (mostly full-time translator) 15.3%
50-74% 9.7%
1-24% 9.5%
25-49% 5.9%
391 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (8)] [View this poll]

My last computer upgrade was...
By anonymous - featured on May 21, 2024
more than 3 years ago. 27.7%
within the last six months. 18.1%
1-2 years ago. 17.4%
2-3 years ago. 14.3%
within the last year. 13.7%
I don't remember/I'm not sure. 7.5%
N/A (other) 1.2%
321 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Has a client ever evaluated your online behaviour (forums, etc) as part of their screening process?
By anonymous - featured on May 20, 2024
I don't know. 65.0%
No 30.9%
Yes 4.1%
Other (please comment) 0.0%
217 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (3)] [View this poll]

As a freelancer how do you manage your pension?
By anonymous - featured on May 19, 2024
I rely on the state (income based pension). 26.6%
Other (please share) 22.3%
I rely on my lifetime savings. 20.2%
I have set up private pension. 18.6%
I buy properties. 10.6%
I rely on my spouse. 1.6%
188 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (8)] [View this poll]

If you provide interpreting services, which settings do you primarly work in?
By anonymous - featured on May 18, 2024
Other (please share) 48.7%
Remote 30.4%
Live 20.9%
158 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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If you work in remote interpreting, which method do you prefer or mainly use?
By anonymous - featured on May 17, 2024
Other (please share) 62.3%
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) 27.9%
Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) 9.7%
154 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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As an interpreter, I primarily specialize in...
By anonymous - featured on May 16, 2024
Other (discuss) 58.0%
Consecutive 24.5%
Simultaneous 16.0%
Whispered 1.6%
188 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (6)] [View this poll]

How often do you receive positive feedback from clients/agencies?
By anonymous - featured on May 15, 2024
Occasionally (eg. after a large project). 30.8%
Almost never (no feedback = positive feedback) 23.9%
Once or twice a year. 14.8%
Rarely. 14.2%
Regularly, almost on a daily/weekly basis. 11.2%
Other (please share). 5.1%
331 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (14)] [View this poll]

What is your favorite music genre?
By anonymous - featured on May 14, 2024
Rock 32.4%
Pop 22.3%
Other (please share) 17.7%
Classical 15.5%
Jazz 5.7%
Techno 3.3%
Hip-hop 3.0%
367 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (15)] [View this poll]

My last work-related software upgrade was...
By anonymous - featured on May 13, 2024
Within the last six months. 23.3%
Last year. 19.8%
Over 2 years ago. 18.3%
More than 5 years ago. 12.4%
Over 3 years ago. 9.9%
Other N/A 8.9%
Over 4 years ago. 7.4%
202 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (6)] [View this poll]

On average, how many weeks of holidays do you enjoy per year?
By anonymous - featured on May 12, 2024
I never take holidays 26.0%
2 15.5%
3 14.0%
4 12.5%
More than 6 (please specify) 12.0%
6 7.5%
5 6.5%
1 6.0%
200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (8)] [View this poll]

Do you consider yourself a "digital nomad"?
By anonymous - featured on May 11, 2024
No 67.7%
Yes 25.8%
Other (discuss) 6.5%
356 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (14)] [View this poll]

Generally speaking, where do you think translation should be placed between Science and Art?
By Mohamed Omer - featured on May 9, 2024
It depends on the subject 36.6%
Closer to Art than Science 19.5%
Right in the middle 14.7%
It is not that linear 11.0%
It does not matter 11.0%
Closer to Science than Art 5.1%
It depends on the client 2.1%
292 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (32)] [View this poll]

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