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Do you think reducing workdays to six hours with full salary could work well in your region?

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As an interpreter, I primarily specialize in...

By anonymous - featured on May 16, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.

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Do you take some time to brainstorm between working hours (Eg: to diversify/improve services,etc?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 29, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.

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Would you work with translation agencies which use project management systems (Eg: Smartling)?

By Bangyou Xiang - featured on Apr 22, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.

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Which is your preferred payment method lately?

By MOUNIR LOUKOUMANOU - featured on Apr 19, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.

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Which is the best strategy to raise translation/interpretation rates?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 16, 2024

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, 2024

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.

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Do you take notes during your translation process?

By Lingua 5B - featured on Apr 14, 2024

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.

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How do you collect feedback from clients about your freelance services?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 13, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

Yes	54.9%
It depends	27.6%
No	15.0%
Other N/A	2.5%

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

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How do you find clients that pay your rates?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 9, 2024

They find me	37.5%
By applying to jobs	28.6%
By looking for reputable agencies	16.5%
N/A (other)	11.8%
By connecting with them	5.6%

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

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How many times do you check your own translations, segment by segment?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 8, 2024

Twice	31.1%
Once	25.9%
It depens on the kind of text	24.9%
Three times	10.9%
N/A Other	3.5%
More than 4 times	2.5%
Four times	1.2%

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

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How old were you when you realized you wanted to be a translator/interpreter?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Apr 7, 2024

Do you respond to emails from agencies who don't even answer your reply when they offer a job?

By Sittie Hane Mama - featured on Apr 6, 2024

Depends on what agency it is	44.3%
Sometimes	16.8%
Never!	15.5%
Yes	14.8%
Other (please share).	8.6%

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

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How long have you been working with your earliest long-lasting clients?

By Natalia Pedrosa - featured on Apr 5, 2024

more than 16 years	25.6%
11-15 years	24.5%
6-10 years	24.3%
5-2 years	18.5%
Other	4.2%
One year-months away	2.9%

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

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Do you think we need to adjust our rates when working with AI-enabled CAT tools?

By Ines R. - featured on Apr 4, 2024

No	39.3%
I don't know	23.6%
Yes	20.1%
Yes, as we have to invest more money for AI	12.6%
Other	4.4%

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

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The best marketing strategy to get more clients is:

By anonymous - featured on Apr 3, 2024

Applying to agencies directly	34.8%
Applying to jobs on sites like Proz	22.5%
Other - N/A	16.8%
Networking with colleagues	11.7%
Online marketing	10.5%
A paid listing in a translation association	3.7%

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

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On social media sites, do you display a current photo of yourself?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 2, 2024

Yes	51.5%
No, my photo is not current	20.4%
No, I don't use any	10.8%
Other (please discuss)	6.3%
No, I use an avatar	6.0%
No, I use a non-copyrighted image	3.0%
No, I use someone else's photo (kid, dog)	2.1%

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

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Do you reside in the country of your/any of your target language/s?

By Jeppe Fischer - featured on Apr 1, 2024

Yes.	69.1%
No.	27.7%
I'd love to!	2.2%
Other N/A	1.1%

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

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Where do you work?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 31, 2024

Home	89.1%
Anywhere with wi-fi connection	3.6%
Office / shared office	3.2%
It depends	3.2%
Other - please share	0.8%
Library	0.0%
Park	0.0%
Café	0.0%

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

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My monthly income is based on:

By anonymous - featured on Mar 30, 2024

More than two clients	31.7%
Agencies/direct clients - unforseen volume	24.7%
1-2 main clients + random requests	23.7%
Two clients	7.0%
N/A Other	6.7%
One client	6.3%