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What is your go-to read while on summer vacation?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 12
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Have you planned out where you want to go professionally in the next few years, albeit mentally?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 11
Something along the lines of "just keep going" 38.5%
No 32.2%
Yes 29.3%
174 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is your style for a summer vacation out-of-office email?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 10
I state I will have zero access to until xx. 30.1%
I say I will check messages "periodically." 30.1%
N/A (other). 17.8%
I let messages pile up. 13.7%
I share my number only for urgent clients. 8.2%
146 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is your policy on taking on volunteer translation/interpreting work?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 9
Keep my skills only for paid work. 25.7%
Only during slow periods. 25.2%
Help loved ones, but not organizations. 21.1%
N/A (please share). 16.1%
Consistently dedicate time to it. 11.9%
218 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When reading for fun, what format gives your mind the best reset?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 7
Physical print. 80.4%
E-reader. 8.9%
Phone/Tablet. 5.6%
Audiobooks. 2.8%
Other (please comment) 2.3%
214 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you feel about companies using free, crowdsourced translations?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 6
Profitable corporations shouldn't. 33.1%
OK if it’s for open-source or non-profit jobs 23.1%
Indifferent. 22.3%
Other (please share). 13.1%
A low-stakes way for beginners to get exp. 8.5%
130 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Has professional translating/editing ruined how you read for pleasure?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 5
No. 52.2%
Only with badly-written texts. 23.9%
Yes. 15.0%
I prefer audiobooks/podcasts. 6.2%
Other (please comment). 2.7%
113 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you experience anxiety when you aren't checking your project alerts?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 4
Sometimes. 41.5%
Never. 30.2%
Yes. 17.0%
N/A (please comment) 11.3%
159 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you satisfy your need for professional community as a freelancer?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 3
I don't seek it. 58.2%
Online forums. 20.9%
Local meetups. 9.7%
Other (please share). 8.2%
Co-working. 3.1%
196 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you combat the physical and eye strain of prolonged screen time?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 2
I physically get up and stretch periodically. 40.2%
I don't do enough. 24.5%
Some of the above. 17.6%
I wear blue-light blocking glasses. 12.3%
I adjust my screen. 2.5%
All of the above. 2.0%
I use the 20-20-20 rule. 1.0%
204 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you sacrifice sleep to finish a translation project?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 1
Rarely. 40.7%
Never. 28.9%
Frequently. 26.7%
Other (please share). 3.7%
270 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When is your brain sharpest for complex translation work?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 30
Early morning. 60.6%
I'm a night owl. 20.4%
Afternoon. 19.0%
137 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When you take a true vacation, can you fully unplug from your freelance business?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 29
Partially. 42.5%
Yes, completely. 29.9%
No. 15.0%
I don't take vacations. 12.0%
Other (please share). 0.6%
167 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How long can you sit at your workspace before experiencing physical discomfort?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 28
2 to 4 hours. 31.0%
4+ hours. 25.6%
Under 2 hours. 24.8%
It depends. 17.8%
N/A (please share). 0.8%
129 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you ever feel emotionally drained by translating highly sensitive subject matter?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 27
I feel a brief impact, but I can shake it off 36.3%
My specific niche doesn't apply. 26.9%
Zero emotional attachment. 17.0%
Heavy topics stay with me all day. 16.4%
N/A (please comment). 3.5%
171 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you feel the pressure to learn new AI tools and software?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 26
Never. 36.8%
Sometimes. 36.3%
Constantly. 25.9%
N/A (please share). 1.0%
193 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How hard is it to step away from your desk mid-paragraph?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 25
I must finish the thought/section before. 48.4%
It depends. 24.2%
I can leave, but my mind stays trapped. 15.9%
I drop the keyboard instantly and walk away. 9.9%
Other (please comment). 1.6%
182 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you use AI (eg: ChatGPT) for your personal, non-work writing?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 24
Never. 38.8%
Occasionally. 30.2%
Often. 15.5%
I prefer them to be 100% human-written. 12.9%
N/A (please share). 2.6%
232 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is your most frequent warning of burnout?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 23
Loss of focus. 35.9%
Irritability. 29.9%
Other (please comment). 13.2%
Typos/Errors. 10.8%
Physical pain. 10.2%
167 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is your primary metric for deciding if a project was a success?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 22
Client satisfaction. 35.4%
The project was straightforward/paid on time. 33.1%
Hourly earnings. 18.1%
N/A (other). 7.9%
Mastering a highly complex linguistic puzzle. 5.5%
127 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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If a client pushes payment terms out past 60 days, what is your move?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 21
I accept reluctantly. 34.6%
I refuse the project. 26.9%
My regular clients all pay within 30 days. 16.2%
Other (please comment). 13.8%
I accept but increase my rates. 8.5%
130 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is your ultimate boundary rule for protecting your mental health?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 20
I struggle to say no if a client offers a job 26.7%
Weekend lockout. 21.2%
Buffer days (eg: between big projects) 19.9%
Other. 19.9%
No late emails. 12.3%
146 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you handle clients asking for a discount on AI-pre-translated drafts?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 19
It depends. 39.0%
Reject! AI takes longer to fix. 25.0%
I switch to hourly billing. 14.0%
My clients never ask for discounts. 13.5%
Other (please share). 8.5%
200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are you actively trying to specialize in a new industry niche this year?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 18
Happy with my current specialization. 50.6%
I remain a generalist. 19.4%
Moving toward highly technical fields. 12.8%
N/A (please comment) 12.2%
Pivoting toward transcreation/gaming. 5.0%
180 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you started offering AI optimization/Linguistic Prompting/etc as a paid service?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 17
No. 51.5%
Never! 20.6%
Yes. 14.6%
Thinking about it. 12.0%
Other (please comment) 1.3%
233 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you actively look at the ProZ Blue Board before accepting a job from a new agency?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 16
Always. 70.0%
Usually. 15.6%
Rarely. 6.2%
Never. 6.2%
Other (please share). 2.1%
243 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How many monitors do you actively use in your translation workspace?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 15
Just a single laptop or desktop monitor. 66.5%
One for the source/CAT tool, one for research 16.1%
I like a multi-screen command center. 12.3%
N/A (please comment). 4.5%
I work on the move with a tablet/small setup. 0.6%
155 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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After a long week of solitary freelance translation work, how do you recharge?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 14
Spending time out with friends/family/groups. 42.2%
It depends. 23.7%
Getting away from screens. 17.8%
Complete quiet time alone with a book/hobby. 16.3%
135 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you handle clients who send "urgent" updates via WhatsApp or SMS?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 13
If it's not in my email, it doesn't exist. 32.4%
don't share my personal number with clients. 26.6%
N/A (please comment) 16.2%
I like the instant communication. 14.5%
I read them but only reply via email. 10.4%
173 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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On which criteria do clients choose their translators?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 12
Rates. 48.4%
I don't know. 27.6%
Other (please comment). 7.3%
Accuracy. 6.2%
Their profile/Blue Board. 6.2%
Availablity. 4.2%
192 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Cloud-based CAT tools vs. Desktop apps: Which do you prefer?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 11
Desktop only: speed, security and stability. 49.6%
Hybrid: depends on the project. 32.2%
No CAT tools. 10.0%
Cloud only: flexibility. 6.5%
Other (please share). 1.7%
230 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you use voice-to-text (dictation) tools to draft your translations?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 10
Never. 79.2%
Occasionally. 10.0%
Tried it, hated it. 8.0%
Constantly. 2.8%
250 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which field have you seen the highest increase in demand for recently?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 9
None. 39.8%
N/A (other) 24.6%
Video Game Localizing. 14.7%
Subtitling/Captioning. 12.3%
Dubbing/Voiceover. 8.5%
211 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are your clients increasingly requiring data to be hosted in specific regions?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 8
My tools don't involve cloud hosting. 38.5%
N/A (other) 31.5%
Most clients aren't. 21.5%
Only legal, medical, or government clients. 5.4%
Mostly for large corporate projects. 3.1%
130 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you beat the afternoon "brain fog" slump?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 7
A power nap. 28.3%
A quick walk, stretch, or workout. 27.6%
N/A (please share). 21.3%
Another cup of coffee, tea, or food. 19.7%
Moving from deep translation to easy admin. 3.1%
127 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you handle clients who ask you to sign an exclusive "No AI allowed" clause?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 6
Gladly sign. 72.1%
N/A (please share). 16.4%
Negotiate. 7.3%
Decline. 4.1%
219 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you handle a long-term client who refuses to adjust your rates for inflation?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 5
I negotiate. 51.5%
I accept it. 15.0%
Other (please comment). 14.6%
My clients have accepted my rate increases. 11.7%
I drop it. 7.3%
206 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you notice a drop in source text quality due to unedited, AI-generated drafts?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 4
Yes. 39.3%
Occasionally. 33.0%
Rarely. 15.6%
N/A (please comment). 12.1%
224 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When a CAT tool update is released, what is your move?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 3
Wait until I absolutely have to. 46.4%
Download and install immediately! 19.8%
I don't use CAT tools. 15.8%
Wait a week or two. 9.9%
Other (please share) 8.1%
222 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Considering your current client list, how many did you pitch to vs. those who found you?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 2
About 50% pitched, 50% inbound. 28.5%
They found me (via ProZ, LinkedIn, etc.). 25.9%
I never pitch; clients always come to me. 18.4%
I targeted and won them. 17.5%
Other (please share). 9.6%
228 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are you planning to join a conference in 2026?
By anonymous - featured on Jun 1
Probably one. 50.0%
Yes, 2-5. 42.9%
Yes, more than 5 7.1%
28 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Can you watch a movie without constantly analyzing the subtitles/dubbing?
By anonymous - featured on May 31
I'm always re-translating it in my head. 41.0%
Only if it's bad. 24.6%
I can turn off the "pro" brain and relax. 13.9%
I watch without subs/dubs. 12.3%
N/A (please share). 8.2%
122 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When starting a highly complex technical translation, how do you prep your terminology?
By anonymous - featured on May 30
I look up terms as I encounter them. 70.9%
I build a glossary before starting. 12.2%
Other (please share). 9.5%
I depend entirely on the client’s TM/glossary 6.3%
I use an LLM to generate an initial glossary. 1.1%
189 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you taught, or do you teach?
By Jared Tabor - featured on May 29
I used to. 44.5%
No, and I wouldn't. 26.3%
Yes, I do! 16.5%
No, but I have thought about it. 12.7%
236 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you research a word or phrase "just for fun" during your downtime?
By anonymous - featured on May 28
I'm a perpetual student of language. 52.3%
Especially when I spot a weird idiom. 30.8%
Other (please share). 6.5%
Only if someone asks me for a definition. 6.1%
I need a total break from words. 4.2%
214 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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European linguists: How do you respond to "pool expansion" emails from Asian agencies?
By Kristina Radziulyte - featured on May 27
I rarely find these requests worth pursuing. 39.6%
I only reply if the rates/terms look right. 21.8%
I treat them as potential new clients. 16.8%
I don't work with agencies based outside Europe. 12.4%
Other (please comment). 9.4%
202 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What type of learning helps you improve the most as a language professional?
By anonymous - featured on May 26
Hands-on work experience. 41.3%
A mix of these. 31.6%
Feedback from clients/peers. 10.7%
Self-study. 10.2%
Formal courses/training. 6.1%
196 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Where is your favorite "secondary" workspace when you need a change of scenery?
By anonymous - featured on May 25
I never move. 58.4%
My balcony/garden. 24.1%
A local café/coffee shop. 6.0%
Other (please share). 6.0%
A public library. 5.4%
166 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is your honest "weekend work" attire?
By anonymous - featured on May 24
Sweats, hoodies, and pure comfort. 50.0%
Comfortable, but Zoom-ready. 17.0%
Other (please comment). 15.2%
PJs. 11.6%
Full outfit to stay in work mode. 6.2%
112 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When you encounter a blatant typo in a source text, what is your default "style"?
By anonymous - featured on May 23
Fix it and add a translator's note. 44.0%
Fix it silently without commrent. 17.0%
Contact the client immediately before acting. 17.0%
Leave it as is. 13.2%
Other (please comment) 8.8%
182 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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