Pages in topic: [1 2] > | Poll: Do you work exclusively as a translator/interpreter? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Do you work exclusively as a translator/interpreter?".
This poll was originally submitted by Nina Snoj. View the poll results »
| | | John Cutler Spain Local time: 16:57 Spanish to English + ...
No, I also work from time to time for a private company as a tour guide or freelance as a teacher of English as a foreign language. Translating is my main employment, but I enjoy doing these other jobs because they get me out of the house and keep me in face-to-face contact with people. | | |
Also as a teacher of English (part-time) | | |
Translating is a full-time job for me, but on the side, I act in films and TV-commercials. It is a nice balance as acting is very social and in addition it is a welcome extra income.
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neilmac Spain Local time: 16:57 Spanish to English + ...
... but I also occasionally do "coaching" (preparing clients for presentations, public speaking) which is basically one-to-one TEFLA but with a more trendy monicker, so you can charge more for doing more or less the same job. I haven't done any classroom TEFL for a couple of years now though. Until last year I also ran a Sunday pub quiz with a colleague, which got me out of the house and mixing with people, but my friend decided he didn't want to keep working Sundays and I found i... See more ... but I also occasionally do "coaching" (preparing clients for presentations, public speaking) which is basically one-to-one TEFLA but with a more trendy monicker, so you can charge more for doing more or less the same job. I haven't done any classroom TEFL for a couple of years now though. Until last year I also ran a Sunday pub quiz with a colleague, which got me out of the house and mixing with people, but my friend decided he didn't want to keep working Sundays and I found it too much like hard work doing it on my own. I may start again this winter, depending on my translation workload and other factors. ▲ Collapse | | | I also teach English | Aug 24, 2010 |
I'm currently teaching English to a French coach - driver. | | | Thayenga Germany Local time: 16:57 Member (2009) English to German + ...
Translations make out approximately one third of my work. I also teach English and German, aside from being a writer and poet. The amount of time spend on each profession depends, however, mainly on current demands. I'm quite flexible there. | | |
I do also text editing, DTP and graphic design, mostly for publishing companies. | |
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Yes - until last year | Aug 24, 2010 |
I have dedicated my entire career to translating (more than 35 years), but 3 years ago I began studying landscape design and ornamental horticulture, and last year I started to work with my first client. | | | Amal Al-Arfaj Saudi Arabia Local time: 17:57 Member (2005) English to Arabic + ... A reluctant no | Aug 24, 2010 |
I sell stuff on eBay. It is a hobby but I do make good money. I'm a PowerSeller for a long time now.
[Edited at 2010-08-24 11:45 GMT] | | | Chun Un Macau Member (2007) English to Chinese + ... also an editor, son, father and husband... | Aug 24, 2010 |
I think that's about it.
[Edited at 2010-08-24 11:46 GMT] | | | I go beyond translation | Aug 24, 2010 |
I answered "no" as I often go beyond translation, where most fellow translators stop. I also do DTP, subtitle videos, and author DVDs. | |
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Susanna Martoni Italy Local time: 16:57 Member (2009) Spanish to Italian + ...
I work esclusively as a traslator. | | | Oleg Osipov Russian Federation Local time: 17:57 English to Russian + ... Travel agent | Aug 24, 2010 |
Also work from home as a travel agent for a travel agency in the USA. | | | jacana54 (X) Uruguay English to Spanish + ... I also cook for my family... | Aug 24, 2010 |
Chun Un wrote: also an editor, son, father and husband... I think that's about it. [Edited at 2010-08-24 11:46 GMT] Very well said! I also cook for my family, I hang the clothes out to dry, and more. The fact is I enjoy it, but it definitely is a lot of work and takes up time and energy. I wonder how many men colleagues do housework as a part of their workload (rather than as an occasional "favour").
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