Pages in topic: [1 2] > | Poll: If money were no object, would you still translate for fun? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "If money were no object, would you still translate for fun?".
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Money is no object in my case... | | |
A couple of years ago, I would have said yes, but things have changed. I don't find it fun anymore. | | | Nigel Greenwood (X) Spain Local time: 18:01 Spanish to English + ...
Mainly, my business is interpreting and I love it. Written translation is also very nice, and I will continue doing both until I no longer can physically do so. Regards to all, Nigel. | |
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Rita Utt France Local time: 18:01 English to German + ... | Ricki Farn Germany Local time: 18:01 English to German
... probably at least in part very different content. | | | Amir Arzani Iran Local time: 20:31 English to Persian (Farsi) + ...
I would instead go into programming or video editing which are other passions of mine.
[Edited at 2018-05-07 14:21 GMT] | | | Angus Stewart United Kingdom Local time: 17:01 Member (2011) French to English + ...
Yes, but if money were no object I would like to do more art translations and limit the number of days per year on which I am available to clients so that I could spend more time travelling and return to University part time to continue learning. | |
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neilmac Spain Local time: 18:01 Spanish to English + ...
I translate, therefore I am. (Ok, I know the "cogito" may not be philosophically sound, but as with many things nowadays, it sounds good, which is often enough for me). | | |
... only for commercial rates, or completely for free for NGOs that cannot afford anything but volunteer work. I would not want to spoil the market and the livelihood of fellow translators, just because money would not be important to me personally. | | |
I already do, but I'd do it more since RSI would be less of an issue. | | | Helena Koželj Slovenia Local time: 18:01 English to Slovenian + ... A big like from me! | May 7, 2018 |
Edith van der Have-Raats wrote: ... only for commercial rates, or completely for free for NGOs that cannot afford anything but volunteer work. I would not want to spoil the market and the livelihood of fellow translators, just because money would not be important to me personally. | |
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EvaVer (X) Local time: 18:01 Czech to French + ...
Teresa Borges wrote: Money is no object in my case... But not for fun, I wouldn't say so. I go on because 1) what else would I do? and 2) where I live, I mustn't admit I am rich, so I must go on pretending to make my living... But as others suggested, I became rather picky as to clients, subjects, and language pairs. | | | Silvia Schulz Netherlands Local time: 18:01 English to German + ...
I would continue to a certain extend, but cut out all boring, tedious, and poorly paid jobs and try to work on large, interesting projects only, like a book, for a few months per year. | | |
Even if money isn't an issue I would still do it because I would be unable to stop. As it has already been said "I translate, therefore I am" and yes, it "is a sport for the mind". The local Ministry of Culture said I can, and everyone I know have said that I MUST!. I am a lawyer at the base, and secondly a translator/interpreter in the legalese domain, but I still highly enjoy being in contact with EN irrespective of the domain. Much obliged, A.T. | | | Pages in topic: [1 2] > | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Poll: If money were no object, would you still translate for fun? Wordfast Pro | Translation Memory Software for Any Platform
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