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6073 polls, displaying 201 through 250
How many clients have you had to fire?
By anonymous - featured on May 30
1-2 clients 41.0%
None 24.2%
3-5 clients 20.1%
More than 5 clients 9.6%
N/A (discuss) 5.1%
293 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you worry about security issues if you work from public places (libraries, parks, etc)?
By anonymous - featured on May 29
Yes 43.5%
No. 36.7%
N/A (other) 19.8%
313 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you eat at your desk?
By anonymous - featured on May 28
No. 41.6%
Yes. 29.9%
It depends. 27.4%
Other (please comment). 1.0%
394 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Is there a field you would like to specialize in that you are not already?
By anonymous - featured on May 27
Yes. 55.0%
No. 41.0%
Other (discuss) 3.9%
229 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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"The client is always right", do you agree?
By anonymous - featured on May 26
No. 81.9%
Yes. 11.6%
N/A (discuss) 6.5%
232 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you get anything beyond your invoice payments from your clients (direct clients and agencies)?
By anonymous - featured on May 25
No, I don't. 85.4%
Other (please share) 4.6%
Invitations to company events. 4.3%
A bonus (eg. for fast delivery). 3.6%
Company products/services as gifts. 1.8%
Benefits similar to in-house employees. 0.4%
Trips. 0.0%
280 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is the most challenging aspect of translating marketing texts?
By Iulia Parvu - featured on May 24
Maintaining the word play 33.2%
Balancing accuracy and natural flow 31.3%
Finding culturally relevant terms 16.4%
Other (please share) 10.8%
Keeping with the characters number 4.5%
Incorporating SEO 3.7%
268 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you prefer Mac or Windows for your translation projects?
By anonymous - featured on May 23
Windows. 82.0%
Mac. 9.1%
Either. 3.8%
N/A (pls share your thoughts, pros/cons) 2.7%
Neither. 2.4%
372 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What proportion of your income comes from translation?
By Michael Hughes - featured on May 22
100% (you are a full-time translator) 59.9%
75-99% (mostly full-time translator) 15.4%
50-74% 9.8%
1-24% 9.5%
25-49% 5.4%
389 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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My last computer upgrade was...
By anonymous - featured on May 21
more than 3 years ago. 27.3%
within the last six months. 18.2%
1-2 years ago. 17.6%
2-3 years ago. 14.4%
within the last year. 13.8%
I don't remember/I'm not sure. 7.5%
N/A (other) 1.3%
319 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
I don't know. 64.8%
No 31.0%
Yes 4.2%
Other (please comment) 0.0%
216 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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As a freelancer how do you manage your pension?
By anonymous - featured on May 19
I rely on the state (income based pension). 26.7%
Other (please share) 22.5%
I rely on my lifetime savings. 19.8%
I have set up private pension. 18.7%
I buy properties. 10.7%
I rely on my spouse. 1.6%
187 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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If you provide interpreting services, which settings do you primarly work in?
By anonymous - featured on May 18
Other (please share) 48.4%
Remote 30.6%
Live 21.0%
157 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
Other (please share) 62.1%
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) 28.1%
Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) 9.8%
153 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
Other (discuss) 57.8%
Consecutive 24.6%
Simultaneous 16.0%
Whispered 1.6%
187 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you receive positive feedback from clients/agencies?
By anonymous - featured on May 15
Occasionally (eg. after a large project). 31.0%
Almost never (no feedback = positive feedback) 23.7%
Once or twice a year. 14.6%
Rarely. 14.3%
Regularly, almost on a daily/weekly basis. 11.2%
Other (please share). 5.2%
329 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is your favorite music genre?
By anonymous - featured on May 14
Rock 32.1%
Pop 22.5%
Other (please share) 17.8%
Classical 15.6%
Jazz 5.8%
Techno 3.3%
Hip-hop 3.0%
365 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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My last work-related software upgrade was...
By anonymous - featured on May 13
Within the last six months. 23.4%
Last year. 19.9%
Over 2 years ago. 17.9%
More than 5 years ago. 12.4%
Over 3 years ago. 10.0%
Other N/A 9.0%
Over 4 years ago. 7.5%
201 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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On average, how many weeks of holidays do you enjoy per year?
By anonymous - featured on May 12
I never take holidays 25.6%
2 15.6%
3 14.1%
4 12.6%
More than 6 (please specify) 12.1%
6 7.5%
5 6.5%
1 6.0%
199 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you consider yourself a "digital nomad"?
By anonymous - featured on May 11
No 68.1%
Yes 25.7%
Other (discuss) 6.2%
354 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Generally speaking, where do you think translation should be placed between Science and Art?
By Mohamed Omer - featured on May 9
It depends on the subject 36.6%
Closer to Art than Science 19.7%
Right in the middle 14.5%
It is not that linear 11.0%
It does not matter 11.0%
Closer to Science than Art 5.2%
It depends on the client 2.1%
290 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you live in a town with less than 50.000 residents?
By Felipe Gútiez Velasco - featured on May 8
No, my town has more than 50.000 residents 75.2%
Yes, less than 10.000 residents 7.4%
Yes, less than 500 residents 5.9%
Yes, less than 5.000 residents 5.3%
Yes, less than 1.000 residents 3.2%
Yes, less than 2.000 residents 2.9%
339 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you take part in a continuing education/development program?
By anonymous - featured on May 7
No, I do not. 50.6%
Yes. 27.5%
I have participated in the past but not now. 17.9%
N/A (Discuss) 4.0%
324 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Negative feedback from a client is just a chance to improve my services.
By anonymous - featured on May 6
It depends. 72.4%
I absolutely agree. 18.8%
I completely disagree. 6.0%
N/A (Discuss) 2.8%
352 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How much non-work time do you spend on the internet?
By anonymous - featured on May 5
1-2 hours a day. 33.0%
I don't track my internet usage. 21.8%
3-4 hours a day. 19.8%
More than 4 hours a day. 12.7%
Less than an hour a day. 10.7%
Other (Discuss) 2.0%
197 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are you content with your current career status?
By anonymous - featured on May 4
No, I feel there is room for improvement. 44.2%
Yes, I am satisfied with where I am. 33.2%
I'm not sure/I have mixed feelings. 20.7%
N/A 1.9%
208 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you consider yourself well informed about the state of the global and local economy?
By anonymous - featured on May 3
Yes, and I adapt accordingly. 38.0%
Somehow, but economy causes me headaches. 37.7%
No, but I'd like to improve my knowledge. 11.6%
No, I don't care about the economy. 7.7%
Other (please discuss) 4.9%
284 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Has your location ever worked against you as a freelancer?
By anonymous - featured on May 2
Yes, sometimes. 39.1%
No, never. 36.9%
I'm not sure. 23.3%
N/A (Discuss) 0.6%
317 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you consider yourself well-informed when it comes to the latest in translation?
By anonymous - featured on May 1
Somewhat informed. 44.3%
Yes, I consider myself well-informed. 31.1%
No, I feel I could be more informed. 21.6%
N/A (Other) 2.9%
273 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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If you do, when did you start using machine translation or offering MTPE services?
By Thorsten Schülke - featured on Apr 30
Other - N/A (discuss) 26.0%
Before 2019 22.2%
2023 or 2024 16.2%
2022 13.3%
2020 8.3%
2021 7.9%
2019 6.0%
315 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (13)] [View this poll]

Do you take some time to brainstorm between working hours (Eg: to diversify/improve services,etc?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 29
Yes 45.5%
No 43.2%
Other N/A 11.3%
292 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When you proofread full MTPE jobs (where a colleague did the PE), how good is generally the quality?
By Thorsten Schülke - featured on Apr 28
I don't work on such jobs. 30.7%
Usually good, just a few things to improve 21.2%
Mostly average (but similar to 100% human) 14.5%
Frequently questionable (poor post-editing) 12.3%
I don't work as a proofreader in general. 11.2%
Often useless (mistranslations, robot style) 3.9%
Other (please explain) 3.4%
Great translations most of the time 2.8%
179 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you have a certificate or any specific training in MTPE?
By Thorsten Schülke - featured on Apr 27
No, I don't think that's necessary for MTPE 34.7%
No, I do not offer MTPE services 24.4%
Yes, but only (free) introductory course(s) 13.0%
No, I just can't be bothered but still do PE 9.3%
Yes, comprehensive (paid) training course(s) 7.3%
No, but I am planning to get MTPE training 4.7%
No, there are no good courses out there 4.1%
Other (please specify) 2.6%
193 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you offer certified document translation?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 26
No. 59.4%
Yes and I enjoy it and find it profitable. 15.0%
Yes, but rarely and I don't enjoy it. 12.2%
No, but I would like to in the future. 9.1%
Other... (Discuss) 4.4%
320 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever contacted a client after ending the work relationship?
By Abdelrahman Ahmed Hamid Abdelrahman - featured on Apr 25
No 59.9%
Yes 22.8%
It depends 11.1%
Other N/A 4.2%
Only if the termination was due to my fault 2.1%
289 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What type of work schedule do you prefer?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 24
Flexible Schedule 61.0%
Varied Schedule 20.8%
Fixed Schedule 14.5%
Other N/A 3.7%
351 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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I would welcome a dictionairy in the following field:
By anonymous - featured on Apr 23
Other (please, share) 29.9%
Corporate language 19.8%
Gaming 12.7%
None, AI tools are enough. 12.3%
Gastronomy/Hotel industry 7.5%
Specific sports 7.5%
Beauty and cosmetics 5.2%
Fashion and design 5.2%
268 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (11)] [View this poll]

Would you work with translation agencies which use project management systems (Eg: Smartling)?
By Bangyou Xiang - featured on Apr 22
Yes 72.2%
Other N/A (discuss) 15.3%
No 12.5%
327 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever been a ProZ.com speaker/presenter in webinars/courses/conferences, etc?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 21
No, and I don't want to. 69.5%
No, maybe in the future. 24.0%
Yes, loved it! 2.5%
Other N/A 2.5%
Yes, but I'm busy now. 1.5%
200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you work with agencies/clients in a completely different time zone (+than 10 hours)?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 20
Yes, but communication is hard 36.0%
No 36.0%
N/A Other 17.5%
Yes, but only if they provide 24/7 service 10.5%
200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (13)] [View this poll]

Which is your preferred payment method lately?
By MOUNIR LOUKOUMANOU - featured on Apr 19
Bank 44.0%
Transfer 31.4%
PayPal 13.2%
Payoneer 5.5%
Other N/A 5.5%
ProZ*pay 0.3%
325 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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My lowest rate per source word is:
By anonymous - featured on Apr 18
0.04-0.05 28.7%
0.06-0.07 24.4%
0.08-0.09 21.2%
0.10+ 12.7%
below 0.04 9.6%
Other (pl explain) 3.4%
471 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Compare your turnover in Q1 2024 to your turnover in Q1 2023 - was it...?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 17
A lot lower 28.8%
About the same 21.2%
A little lower 19.0%
A lot higher 13.6%
A little higher 13.6%
Other 3.8%
368 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (20)] [View this poll]

Which is the best strategy to raise translation/interpretation rates?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 16
All the above 33.1%
Cultivating a strong reputation 19.7%
Specializing in a niche 19.7%
Finding new clients 17.0%
N/A (discuss) 8.4%
Networking in industry events (webinars, etc) 2.1%
335 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How much do you invest in learning and professional development each year?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 15
I don't invest money in training 31.6%
$100 - $500 26.8%
Less than $50 16.5%
$50 - $100 15.3%
$500 - $1,000 7.1%
More than $1,000 2.7%
339 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (7)] [View this poll]

Do you take notes during your translation process?
By Lingua 5B - featured on Apr 14
Only sometimes, as needed. 51.6%
Yes, regularly, on a sheet of paper. 22.8%
No, I never do. 18.3%
Yes, regularly, in a digital note taking app. 6.9%
Other/NA 0.4%
246 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (9)] [View this poll]

How do you collect feedback from clients about your freelance services?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 13
I do not collect feedback from clients 52.2%
Email 23.6%
A combination of previous options 8.2%
Feedback via social or professional platforms 6.6%
Other - N/A (discuss) 5.5%
Feedback form on website 3.3%
Online survey 0.5%
Feedback form on invoices 0.0%
182 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you engage in networking activities to connect with potential clients or colleagues?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 12
Rarely 41.5%
Never 33.7%
Weekly 9.0%
Monthly 9.0%
Daily 6.8%
323 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you handle payment deadlines with clients?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 11
I discuss the issue along with rates 47.2%
I set the rates, the client sets the deadline 30.9%
I care very little about it 11.1%
Other (N/A) 9.1%
I ask to be paid in advance 1.6%
307 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you give your cell phone/home number to clients/agencies?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 10
Yes 54.9%
It depends 27.6%
No 15.0%
Other N/A 2.5%
399 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (15)] [View this poll]

6073 polls, displaying 201 through 250