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Poll: Do you find it easy to work while you are travelling?
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Nov 24, 2022

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John Silva
John Silva
巴西
Local time: 05:32
English英语译成Portuguese葡萄牙语
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I've never tried it... Nov 24, 2022

I've travelled recently and I did not even take my hardwares with me. I just realized that I wouldn't have time to work while involved in other activities.

Yetta Jensen Bogarde
Eleanor Odhiambo
 
neilmac
neilmac
西班牙
Local time: 09:32
Spanish西班牙语译成English英语
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More or less Nov 24, 2022

As long as there is a Wi-Fi connection, I'm usually quite happy to take advantage of airport waiting times to get some work done, rather than just sitting around twiddling my thumbs.

expressisverbis
Barbara Faltas
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
葡萄牙
Local time: 08:32
正式会员 (自2007)
English英语译成Portuguese葡萄牙语
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Other (not any more) Nov 24, 2022

My travelling days are over. I was a true digital nomad for a few years, flying every two weeks between Brussels (where my professional activity was) and Lisbon (where my family was). So, I did work a lot on airport halls and in planes until one day I got so tired of those that I moved back to Portugal. It was 7 years ago and now I am very happy being… a complete sedentary hermit!

Susanna Martoni
Chris Says Bye
 
Alex Lichanow
Alex Lichanow
德国
Local time: 09:32
English英语译成German德语
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Other Nov 24, 2022

I either travel or I work. I have grown used and quite attached to my own setup, especially the two large screens and the possibility to just switch to my own Steam library when I need a break or have to kill some time between jobs.

Susanna Martoni
Kevin Fulton
 
Jean Dimitriadis
Jean Dimitriadis  Identity Verified
English英语译成French法语
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Challenging, but doable Nov 24, 2022

For a location independent profession, I get the feeling most translators are actually quite sedentary.

Which is a bit surprising. Home is wherever you are.

You can adapt up to a point, but it can be challenging. Even on the road so to speak, it is good to follow a certain structure and have a certain setup.

Slow (not continuous) traveling helps too.


expressisverbis
Adrienne Derrier
Susanna Martoni
Chris Says Bye
Kay Denney
 
Jo Macdonald
Jo Macdonald  Identity Verified
西班牙
Local time: 09:32
正式会员 (自2005)
Italian意大利语译成English英语
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Nomadic life Nov 24, 2022

No problem
I used to live and work on the road.


Jean Dimitriadis
 
Mr. Satan (X)
Mr. Satan (X)
English英语译成Indonesian印度尼西亚语
Nay Nov 24, 2022

I need complete silence to do my job properly. Traveling means public spaces, and public spaces are the antithesis of tranquility.

Well that, and the material I work with are supposed to be confidential i.e., for my eyes only.


Chris Says Bye
Kevin Fulton
Alex Lichanow
 
Patricia Prevost
Patricia Prevost  Identity Verified
西班牙
Local time: 09:32
English英语译成Spanish西班牙语
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Yes Nov 24, 2022

If I am going to be away for more than 3 or 4 days I usually take my laptop with me. This way, I can get some work done during a long flight or after I visit my relatives and friends. Very convenient.

svetlana cosquéric
 
Adrienne Derrier
Adrienne Derrier  Identity Verified
法国
Local time: 09:32
正式会员 (自2010)
German德语译成French法语
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convenient Nov 24, 2022

I often travel during holidays with my family so I'm happy to be able to work from everywhere (even if it can be quite frustrating not to participate in all activities with my relatives!)

[Modifié le 2022-11-24 10:50 GMT]


Patricia Prevost
svetlana cosquéric
 
Alexandra Speirs
Alexandra Speirs  Identity Verified
Local time: 09:32
Italian意大利语译成English英语
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away from home yes Nov 24, 2022

All the family members I visit have wifi, so I can easily take my laptop and do any really urgent jobs.
As for "travelling", I don't fly anywhere if I can help it, so there is no working in airports for me.
Wifi on North Sea ferries is available at a price, so I wouldn't consider working on board, apart from having to carry the laptop up to the cabin as well as the overnight bag.


 
Matthias Brombach
Matthias Brombach  Identity Verified
德国
Local time: 09:32
正式会员 (自2007)
Dutch荷兰语译成German德语
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5 s, followed by... Nov 24, 2022

...the next 5 s behind the steering wheel on a German Autobahn with the laptop on the knees and when there is no speed limit.

Chris Says Bye
 
Kevin Fulton
Kevin Fulton  Identity Verified
美国
Local time: 03:32
German德语译成English英语
When I travel, I'm on holiday ... Nov 24, 2022

... or vacation, as we Americans call it. My only business activity is to remind my European customers that despite being an American I take a vacation. In fact, I'm taking this long weekend off. I'm just here today for a bit of entertainment before I celebrate Thanksgiving.

 
Yetta Jensen Bogarde
Yetta Jensen Bogarde  Identity Verified
丹麦
Local time: 09:32
正式会员 (自2012)
English英语译成Danish丹麦语
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No Nov 24, 2022

I used to work a little bit in hotels, but now I don't travel much any more.

 
Robert Rietvelt
Robert Rietvelt  Identity Verified
Local time: 09:32
正式会员 (自2006)
Spanish西班牙语译成Dutch荷兰语
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No idea Nov 24, 2022

I don't work when on vacation, got other things to do, like enjoying nature and having fun. I am not a 'work junk' and refuse to become one. There is a time for everything, working when at home and relaxing while travelling.

Works fine for me.


Anja Hajek
Philip Lees
Alex Lichanow
Kevin Fulton
 
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