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Which web browser did you use the most in 2024?

By anonymous - featured on 08:10

Chrome	52.0%
Firefox	30.5%
Brave	5.1%
Edge	4.5%
Opera	3.4%
Safari	2.3%
Vivaldi	1.1%
Other (please share)	1.1%

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

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Have you tried AI-assisted video generation?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Dec 21

No, and I do not plan to	52.5%
No, I'm not aware of these capabilities	24.0%
No, but I plan to	13.8%
No, other	6.9%
Yes, I generated video from text	2.3%
Yes, I tried both text-to-video and avatars	0.5%
Yes, I tried video generation with avatars	0.0%

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

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Do translation agencies make you feel valued?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 20

Mostly yes	45.9%
Mostly no	30.2%
Yes	10.3%
No	9.6%
N/A	3.9%

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

ProZ polls should be related strictly to the translation industry (no random questions).

By anonymous - featured on Dec 19

Agree	44.4%
I don't care / I don't know	33.5%
Disagree	22.2%

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

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Where do vendor managers go to find freelance translators/interpreters?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 18

ProZ.com	51.5%
Other N/A	27.2%
Referrals	13.6%
Associations	7.3%
Trade shows	0.5%
Universities	0.0%

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

What will be the most common measure to invoice language services in 2030?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 17

By word	52.7%
By hour	19.4%
By project	17.6%
Other	10.3%

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

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Should LSPs hire sales staff from outside the industry?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 16

Better to have a mix of both.	38.6%
Other (discuss)	29.9%
Skip the learning curve, hire insiders.	18.1%
Yes, what matters are sales skills.	13.4%

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

Which was the busiest quarter for you this year?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 15

Fourth quarter	25.9%
First quarter	20.4%
No seasonality	19.8%
Third quarter	15.4%
Second quarter	13.0%
Other (please share)	5.6%

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

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At what age do you think children should have access to their own personal phone?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 14

14–16 years old	37.2%
11–13 years old	24.5%
17 years or older	13.4%
Only when necessary (e.g., for safety)	11.5%
8–10 years old	8.4%
N/A (please share)	3.4%
Under 8 years old	1.5%

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

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When working, how often do you check your phone messages?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 13

Frequently (every 10-30 minutes)	35.6%
Rarely (only during breaks)	31.1%
Always (constantly checking messages)	16.6%
Other (please share)	9.7%
Never (I don't check it during work)	6.9%

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

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How important is impartiality when translating?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 12

Extremely important	63.6%
Somewhat important	18.6%
It depends	11.4%
N/A Other	3.8%
Not very important	2.7%

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

How do you handle confidentiality and data security when working with sensitive information?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 11

Sign NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements)	48.7%
Other (please share)	21.8%
Limit data sharing	12.8%
Store files securely	12.8%
Use secure translation tools	3.8%
Seek professional advice	0.0%

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

Do you see/get less job offers from this site than a year ago?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 10

Yes	63.6%
I am not sure	18.9%
Other N/A	8.9%
No	8.6%

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

Are you planning to leave the translation industry in the next few years?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 9

No	55.2%
Maybe	22.6%
Yes	16.0%
N/A Other	6.1%

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

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As the year comes to an end, how would you describe your work experience this year?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 8

Quieter than I expected	43.1%
A good balance of work and rest	26.0%
Other (discuss)	12.2%
Challenging but rewarding	10.5%
It was my busiest year yet!	8.3%

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

Have you supported any charity organization lately?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 7

Regularly.	29.7%
Occasionally.	29.3%
I don’t support charity organizations.	18.5%
No, not recently.	18.1%
No, but I plan to.	4.4%

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

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Would you consider having weekly virtual coworking sessions with colleagues?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 6

Never	45.6%
It depends	24.5%
Maybe	16.1%
Yes.	11.1%
Other N/A	2.7%

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

Do you ever buy any goods related to work on Black Friday?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 5

I don’t usually participate.	48.7%
No, I don’t shop for work-related items.	19.3%
No, but I take note of deals for the future.	10.9%
N/A (please share)	7.3%
Yes, I buy office supplies or equipment.	5.1%
Yes, I invest in books or resources.	5.1%
Yes, I stock up on software and tools.	3.6%

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

How many hours a day do you work (excl. weekends)?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 4

It depends on the project	38.8%
Less than 8	24.5%
Up to 8	18.7%
12-16	8.2%
8	7.0%
Other thoughts (pls comment)	2.9%

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

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How do you usually schedule your deadlines?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 3

Based on word count and estimated hours	25.7%
I follow the client's suggested deadline	23.3%
I set a buffer to allow for unforeseen issues	19.9%
I prioritize based on urgency and workload	15.8%
I rely on experience and intuition	7.9%
N/A Other	4.1%
I use a fixed daily output (e.g., X words/hs)	3.4%

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

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How do you get updated on translation trends?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 2

Other (please share)	29.6%
ProZ Translation news	23.0%
Networking with colleagues	13.8%
Webinars	13.2%
Industry publications	11.2%
Conferences	5.3%
Blogs	3.9%

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

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Which type of translation project do you find most rewarding?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 1

Technical translation	24.1%
Marketing/creative content	22.4%
Medical translation	15.5%
Literary translation	14.4%
Other (please share)	14.4%
Legal translation	9.2%

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

Which personal characteristic has worked well for you in your career?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 30

Attention to detail	33.5%
Curiosity and research skills	16.3%
Other (please specify)	12.4%
Time management skills	10.3%
Adaptability to different topics	8.6%
Strong communication abilities	8.2%
Love for continuous learning	6.4%
Cultural awareness and sensitivity	4.3%

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

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How do you feel about language companies integrating AI localization capabilities?

By Bora Taşdemir - featured on Nov 29

It's important not to stay behind	29.1%
AI hype is overrated	26.2%
AI localization is still premature	14.8%
Other (please share)	10.1%
Opting out AI technology might be better	7.6%
They'll face data privacy issues	7.2%
AI localization is already indispensable	5.1%

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

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What variant of English do you speak?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 28

British English	46.4%
American English	44.4%
Canadian English	3.3%
Indian English	3.0%
Australian English	1.3%
South African English	1.3%
New Zealand English	0.3%

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

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Have you taken any CPD trainings in the last 5 years in any of these subjects?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 27

None of the above	48.7%
2/3 of the above	14.9%
Other (please share)	8.0%
Subject matter	8.0%
Technology	4.2%
Post editing	4.2%
4/5 of the above	3.8%
Localisation	3.1%
All of the above	2.3%
Finance	1.5%
Soft skills (management, negotation, etc)	1.1%

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

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In your view, which is the main barrier to a rewarding career as an independent professional?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 26

Instability/lack of stable client flow	40.7%
Too low rates	19.9%
All the above	12.7%
Work-life balance	6.5%
N/A Other	6.5%
Isolation	5.9%
Competition	3.4%
Technology	3.1%
Lack of interesting work	1.2%

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

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How do you keep your devices clean (if you do)?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 25

I wipe them regularly	59.9%
Other (please share)	21.0%
I use specialized cleaning products	9.6%
I use DIY cleaning methods	8.3%
I have them cleaned by a professional	1.3%

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

Let's get an overview of the gender of Proz.com translators/interpreters. Which is your gender?

By ferreirac - featured on Nov 24

Female	53.7%
Male	42.1%
Prefers not to declare	3.3%
Other	0.9%

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

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ELIS2023 confirms the language industry is a women-dominated industry, which is the main reason?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 23

Higher female enrollment in humanities	37.6%
Flexibility of freelance work	18.8%
Women strong communication/language skills	18.3%
Other (please specify in the comments)	16.2%
Cultural and societal expectations	7.0%
Role of nurturing and interpersonal skills	2.2%

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

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In your view, how long is it before computers translate by themselves?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 22

10-19 years	42.8%
N/A Other	31.1%
+50 years	11.3%
20-29 years	9.2%
30-39 years	5.3%
40-49 years	0.4%

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

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Which work-related nightmares have you had?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Nov 21

I've never had such nightmares	43.1%
Continuing translation/interpretation in my dream	16.0%
Missing an important deadline	15.7%
Other	11.0%
Getting an order with impossible conditions	9.6%
Unable to find the right equivalent	4.6%

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

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What can boost your productivity the most?

By Lingua 5B - featured on Nov 20

A cup of tea/coffee	25.3%
Taking strategic breaks	14.3%
Automation in processes	13.2%
Exercise/brisk walk	13.2%
An enjoyable work environment	11.0%
N/A Other	9.9%
Relaxing/socializing	8.8%
A nice meal	4.4%
Working in a team	0.0%

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

If taking on a new niche, would you work for free as part of the learning phase (eg.academic books)?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 19

No way.	69.5%
Yes, I would.	22.5%
Other (discuss)	7.9%

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

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Will AI lead to an impoverishment of language and, as a backlash, of our understanding of the world?

By Géraldine Fourrier - featured on Nov 18

Too soon to tell	32.3%
It is already the case	25.9%
Yes, it will	24.4%
No, there is no risk.	11.4%
N/A Other (discuss)	6.0%

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

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Do you ever visit websites using your mobile phone?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 17

Regularly.	51.8%
Sometimes.	28.3%
Rarely.	11.5%
Never	7.9%
Other (please comment)	0.5%

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

Did you use to read a lot when you were a child?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 16

Yes.	82.9%
No.	15.3%
Other (discuss)	1.8%

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

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Have you ever heard about "Imposter Syndrome"?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 15

Yes, I've read about it.	68.7%
No, never.	20.1%
Yes, but I'm not sure what it means.	11.2%
N/A (other)	0.0%

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

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Would you lower you rate if the agency guaranteed more hours?

By Kylie Kirkpatrick - featured on Nov 14

It depends on the agency and schedule.	50.0%
No, never. My rate is my rate.	32.3%
Yes, more hours means more money.	14.3%
N/A Other	3.4%

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

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If you had a lot of free time, would you start learning another foreign language?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 13

Yes.	71.0%
No.	29.0%

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

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What top-level domain (TLD) do you use for your professional website?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 12

I don't have a website	51.0%
.com	31.7%
Country code TLD (.co.uk, .fr, .ru, etcetera)	12.4%
Other (please share)	2.3%
.net	2.0%
.org	0.6%

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

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Do you use CafeTrans Espresso?

By Vladimir Dubisskiy - featured on Nov 10

No	70.0%
What is it?	16.6%
Yes	4.0%
No, but I want to	3.6%
I like Espresso coffee	3.6%
Yes, loving it	2.2%

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

Do you vote in your country elections?

By Vladimir Dubisskiy - featured on Nov 9

Yes, always	77.2%
I did in the past but then stopped	11.2%
No, never	7.0%
I don't bother	4.7%

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

Which dictionary/glossary format do you prefer as a translator?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Nov 8

Interactive website	54.3%
Termbase for CAT-tools	21.7%
Book	9.7%
Other (please comment)	6.7%
Mobile app	4.0%
Excel sheet	3.7%

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

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Do you believe that AI-tools can help freelance translators diversify?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Nov 7

No	55.7%
Yes	41.3%
I'll answer in a comment	3.0%

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

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If you could travel back in time to when you started, what is the one tip you would give yourself?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 6

Not every project is worth saying "yes" to	23.5%
Start saving money!	18.2%
Don't undervalue your skills	14.3%
Other	13.0%
Find a niche and specialize	12.1%
Invest in tools and continuous learning	10.1%
View networking as essential, not optional	8.8%

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

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Which type of machine translation do you use?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 5

I never use MT	32.6%
Free	29.6%
Paid	22.5%
Licence provided by someone else	10.7%
Other	4.7%

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

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On my professional activity, the spread of English lingua franca...

By anonymous - featured on Nov 4

has had positive consequences.	41.5%
has had no effects.	26.2%
N/A (discuss)	17.9%
has had negative consequences.	14.4%

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

Regarding accesibility to meaning, I think the quality of non-native English source speeches is...

By anonymous - featured on Nov 3

worse than Native-English.	50.0%
N/A (other)	28.4%
similar to Native-English..	17.2%
better than Native English.	4.5%

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