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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "What is the biggest challenge you face as a freelance translator or interpreter?".

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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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2/3 of the above Jan 4

Balancing my work and family life is no longer a challenge. I live alone and my children are grown-ups…
 
Charlie Bavington
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2/3... Jan 4

... on the grounds that marketing and finding new clients/projects are more or less the same thing.

Basically, maintaining a constant flow of work to keep me busy full time is the biggest challenge these days.

Mónica Algazi
Rachel Waddington
Elaine Ruby
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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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Dan Lucas
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Indeed Jan 4

Charlie Bavington wrote:
Basically, maintaining a constant flow of work to keep me busy full time is the biggest challenge these days.

Six weeks ago I would have shrugged and said "Nah", but for me work has been very quiet in December after literally years of very strong order flows that continued right up to mid-November. I haven't had no business, but flows are down noticeably.

Freelancer life comes at you fast, as I am being forcibly reminded...

Regards,
Dan

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Rachel Waddington
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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