Pages in topic: < [1 2] | How do you consider the market at the moment? Thread poster: Helena Grahn
| Dan Lucas United Kingdom Local time: 09:14 Member (2014) Japanese to English
David Hayes wrote: Thanks, Tom. I know this to be true on some level, but I cannot invent expertise I do not have. David, it's never too late to reinvent yourself. Go on a course to do finance, or law, or medical, or teach yourself. It can be done. Dan | | | It can, but... | Nov 23, 2018 |
it depends on what you mean by 'expertise' and 'specialization'. Perhaps my definition of the word is too high and lofty. Someone who has done a few courses (or even a degree) in a subject is no specialist as far as I'm concerned. I am perhaps one of the few who believes my real specialization to be translation. | | | Difference? (Sorry for going off-topic!) | Nov 24, 2018 |
Tom in London wrote: ... and I'm resident in the country where my target language is spoken. That's the difference. Do you really think this is still important? I don't, and my conviction gets more and more corroborated each time I see how my countrymen's writing skills—Italians living in Italy—have become. I'm not talking about normal people only, but also people whose main occupation to make a living is writing, translators included.
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[Edited at 2018-11-24 06:04 GMT] | | | Rachel Fell United Kingdom Local time: 09:14 French to English + ...
"I have a vintage BSc in Botany (1994)" - include it in your profile! | |
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Tom in London United Kingdom Local time: 09:14 Member (2008) Italian to English I don't understand | Nov 24, 2018 |
[quote]Aliseo Japan wrote: Tom in London wrote: ......my conviction gets more and more corroborated each time I see how my countrymen's writing skills have become... In English, that doesn't make any sense. Become WHAT? | | | Already have | Nov 24, 2018 |
Re. Rachel's comment : "I have a vintage BSc in Botany (1994)" - include it in your profile!" This particular piece of information has been in my profile for years. I keep quiet about the theology degrees (would probably count against me in most professional contexts these days). To be honest, I think professional experience is what most people are looking for. I've only ever been a translator (generalist). | | | Did you answer some KudoZ questions? | Nov 24, 2018 |
David Hayes wrote: I think professional experience is what most people are looking for. Do you know the KudoZ section here at proz.com and what effect it can have for you in terms of visibility for outsourcers? Just a few questions answered succesfully will make you more visible in the ranking list of translators in your language combination by the points you get as a reward for your answer (if it was helpful). The more points you get, the higher you will come up in the listing. Even being among the last ranks can be more helpful than not appearing at all. | | | Lincoln Hui Hong Kong Local time: 16:14 Member Chinese to English + ... Precariously excellent | Nov 24, 2018 |
After holding steady for a couple of years, I've seen a 50% increase in income from 2016-17 to 2017-18. I should match last year's income with 3 months left to go in the tax year. On the other hand, the increase is almost entirely concentrated in a few large projects from one or two main clients. I could easily see my income slashed by half if these dry up for any reason. As for rates, I still live in more or less the middle-class of my language pairs, and I would guess... See more After holding steady for a couple of years, I've seen a 50% increase in income from 2016-17 to 2017-18. I should match last year's income with 3 months left to go in the tax year. On the other hand, the increase is almost entirely concentrated in a few large projects from one or two main clients. I could easily see my income slashed by half if these dry up for any reason. As for rates, I still live in more or less the middle-class of my language pairs, and I would guess my average rate has gone up as all but 2-3 of my earliest clients fade away. I've gained new clients who are willing to pay me what I want or at least close to it, though the work I get from them is generally sporadic. ▲ Collapse | |
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[quote]Tom in London wrote: Aliseo Japan wrote: Tom in London wrote: ......my conviction gets more and more corroborated each time I see how my countrymen's writing skills have become... In English, that doesn't make any sense. Become WHAT? ......my conviction gets more and more corroborated each time I see how bad my countrymen's writing skills have become... | | | Pages in topic: < [1 2] | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » How do you consider the market at the moment? Protemos translation business management system | Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!
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