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If you suddenly stopped receiving all work, how long could you maintain your current lifestyle?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 10, 2025
More than a year 21.1%
1 - 2 months 16.9%
3 - 6 months 15.1%
Indefinitely 13.0%
Up to a month 9.2%
No time at all 8.8%
A week or two 8.8%
6 - 12 months 7.0%
284 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When translating, are you faster at typing or at dictating your translation, editing time included?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 9, 2025
You have not voted on this poll.
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How often do you recommend a colleague to clients?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 8, 2025
You have not voted on this poll.
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Have you thought about your inheritance arrangements?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 7, 2025
Yes. 40.8%
No. 39.5%
No need. 17.1%
Other (comment). 2.6%
152 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What percentage of your translation work do you do nowadays using a CAT tool?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 6, 2025
100% 31.4%
99 - 75% 31.4%
75 - 50% 10.0%
I don't use a CAT tool 9.3%
50 - 25% 5.7%
Less than 10% 4.3%
25 - 15% 3.2%
I stopped using CAT tools 3.2%
15 - 10% 1.4%
280 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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My average output in words per day at the moment is
By anonymous - featured on Sep 5, 2025
2,000 - 2,500 14.6%
Fewer than 1,000 13.6%
1,500 - 2,000 13.0%
2,500 - 3,000 12.5%
1,000 - 1,500 9.5%
3,500 - 4,000 8.1%
4,000 - 5,000 7.3%
Other - N/A 6.8%
3,000 - 3,500 6.5%
5,000 - 6,000 4.1%
More than 6,000 4.1%
369 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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In terms of work volume, how was your August (2025)?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 4, 2025
Down compared to previous months this year 49.0%
About the same as previous months this year 24.2%
Up compared to previous months this year 22.8%
I don't know 4.0%
298 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What percentage of your work would you say has come out of referrals from colleagues?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 3, 2025
Less than 10% 65.3%
10 - 25% 13.2%
I don't know 10.8%
25 - 50% 3.8%
50 - 75% 3.5%
75 - 90% 2.1%
90 - 100% 1.4%
288 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you made changes to the services or types of services you offer clients in the past year?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 2, 2025
No 46.7%
Yes (please share) 31.7%
No, but I have been considering it (please share) 21.6%
227 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you turn to AI for term help or research?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 1, 2025
Never 28.6%
Occasionally 28.2%
Seldom 16.4%
Frequently 12.7%
Very often 7.0%
Always 5.6%
I don't need term help or research 1.4%
213 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you enjoy camping?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 31, 2025
No. 54.7%
Yes. 39.5%
Other (please share). 5.8%
172 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do friends or family ever wish you a happy International Translation Day?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 30, 2025
No. 93.1%
Yes. 5.5%
Other (please share) 1.4%
145 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which is the best localization event to attend in Europe?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 29, 2025
Other 66.7%
BP translation conferance 13.6%
Elia together 7.4%
Memoqfest 6.2%
Locworld 6.2%
81 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How likely are you to buy a CAT tool/upgrade in the future?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 28, 2025
Not sure yet 22.5%
Unlikely 22.5%
Very likely 19.4%
Somewhat likely 15.3%
Definitely not 13.1%
I don't use CAT tools 7.2%
320 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Has skipping proofreading/editing limited your agency work?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 27, 2025
I offer those services. 50.0%
Not sure. 16.7%
Yes. 10.6%
No. 9.8%
Other (please comment). 9.1%
I do't work with agencies. 3.8%
132 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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"Different accents have a vital role during interpreting."
By anonymous - featured on Aug 26, 2025
Agree. 56.8%
Not sure. 31.2%
Disagree. 6.8%
Other (please comment). 5.1%
292 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Who are your ideal clients?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 23, 2025
All of the above. 32.2%
Some of the above. 26.2%
Long-term collaborators who value consistency 19.5%
Agencies that value quality over speed. 12.1%
Clients with projects in my area of expertise 3.4%
Clients who provide clear instructions. 2.7%
Clients who trust my expertise 2.7%
Clients open to feedback and communication. 0.7%
Other (please share) 0.7%
Clients who respect deadlines (both ways) 0.0%
149 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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AI glasses with camera, translation, and voice control, would you wear them?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 22, 2025
No way! 56.6%
Maybe. 30.9%
Definitely! 8.8%
N/A (please share). 3.6%
249 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever experienced an overly demanding customer?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 21, 2025
Yes. 70.6%
No. 25.9%
Other (please share). 3.6%
197 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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For what region/country do you need to adapt your business communication the most? (UN Geoscheme)
By anonymous - featured on Aug 20, 2025
Americas (N), Europe (N,W), Australia/N.Z. 47.9%
Americas (C, S), Europe (S), Asia (W) 21.5%
Asia (C), Europe (E) 10.4%
Asia (E) 6.9%
Asia (S-East, S) 6.2%
Africa (North, South) 4.2%
Africa (East, Central, West) 1.4%
Oceania, Caribbean 1.4%
144 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you think listing your previous work in your profile is more beneficial or harmful to you?
By Puritad Thongpreecha - featured on Aug 19, 2025
More beneficial 53.4%
Not sure 34.4%
N/A Other 7.7%
More harmful 4.5%
221 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are you participating in any networking events this year?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 18, 2025
No. 76.6%
Yes. 18.7%
N/A (other). 4.7%
342 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What’s your best guess about human longevity? It is very likely tied to...
By anonymous - featured on Aug 15, 2025
some of the above. 37.6%
all of the above. 26.3%
healthy lifestyle habits. 19.9%
access to quality healthcare. 5.9%
though genetics. 2.7%
a clean, safe environment. 2.2%
luck. 2.2%
Other (please specify) 1.6%
having purpose in life. 1.1%
wealth. 0.5%
186 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What skill sets or trends do you believe future language professionals need most?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 14, 2025
Advanced AI & CAT tool literacy. 24.1%
Adaptability to new markets and trends. 19.1%
Specialization in high-demand fields. 15.0%
Post-editing & quality assurance expertise. 14.1%
Other (please share) 12.3%
Strong cultural competence/localization skills. 10.0%
Business and client management savvy. 3.2%
Multimodal translation & subtitling skills. 2.3%
220 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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"The future isn’t about machines taking over. It’s about knowing where humans shine most."
By anonymous - featured on Aug 13, 2025
Agree. 54.7%
No opinion. 22.9%
Disagree. 15.5%
Other (share). 7.0%
258 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When revising a text, do you feel pressured to change it even if the translation is perfect?
By Marzieh Izadi - featured on Aug 12, 2025
Never 44.2%
Sometimes 37.5%
Often 8.6%
Yes, always 6.7%
N/A (share) 3.0%
269 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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As a translator, how often do you consult recent academic research in the field?
By Marzieh Izadi - featured on Aug 11, 2025
Never 50.9%
Sometimes 30.4%
Often 13.0%
Always 5.6%
161 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you vote in your country elections?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 10, 2025
Yes, always. 74.5%
I did in the past but then stopped. 8.5%
No, never. 7.8%
Other (please share). 6.5%
I don't bother. 2.6%
153 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When was the last time you played board games?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 9, 2025
I don't play board games. 27.3%
More than an year ago. 23.3%
Recently – within the past week. 16.0%
A few months ago. 12.7%
A few weeks ago. 12.0%
Over a year ago. 7.3%
N/A (other). 1.3%
150 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How does your family influence your work-life balance in summer?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 8, 2025
No real impact. 29.9%
Not applicable. 25.0%
It’s hard to juggle both. 15.6%
They help me stay balanced. 14.3%
I struggle with boundaries. 7.1%
They add pressure and motivation. 4.5%
N/A (please share). 3.6%
224 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Would you take an offer for a project that requires full-time commitment for a few months?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 7, 2025
Yes, if the pay was very high 40.5%
Yes 29.0%
No 26.5%
Other 4.0%
200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Is translation/interpreting...
By Marzieh Izadi - featured on Aug 6, 2025
your dream job. 30.7%
your first career choice. 28.1%
a course forced by necessity 20.6%
N/A Other 20.6%
228 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Besides translation companies in Proz, have you ever contacted clients directly?
By Puritad Thongpreecha - featured on Aug 5, 2025
Yes 58.1%
No 38.7%
N/A (other) 3.2%
253 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you visited the new Industry News page?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 4, 2025
I had no idea it existed. 62.8%
No. 34.5%
Yes. 2.1%
Other (please share) 0.6%
328 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Being a translator/interpreter feels like...
By anonymous - featured on Aug 3, 2025
being invisible but essential. 25.8%
bridging worlds and cultures. 25.2%
solving a new puzzle every day. 23.9%
a juggling act between accuracy and nuance. 12.9%
Other (please share) 7.7%
being in charge. 4.5%
155 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Is there a difference between certified and sworn translations in your country?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 2, 2025
No. 46.6%
Yes. 36.8%
Other (please share). 16.6%
193 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you find it frustrating when urgent projects pop up during holidays or summer?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 1, 2025
No, I appreciate the work. 25.1%
Yes. 22.8%
Sometimes. 22.8%
Not really. 20.8%
I try not to work during holidays/summer. 5.9%
N/A (other). 2.6%
303 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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AI clears the clutter, but true translation requires human artistry. Do you agree?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 31, 2025
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"The promise of new technologies is not the abolition of work, but its degradation”.
By anonymous - featured on Jul 30, 2025
Agree. 45.2%
Not sure. 30.0%
Disagree. 18.3%
N/A (other) 6.5%
263 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Regarding direct clients, I find it most difficult to ...
By anonymous - featured on Jul 29, 2025
find them. 57.6%
have them find me. 20.1%
N/A (other). 7.6%
keep them. 5.8%
negotiate with them. 5.8%
meet their needs. 3.2%
278 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What has contributed most to your professional success besides language skills?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 28, 2025
Reliability. 50.3%
Specialization. 20.9%
Client relationships. 13.6%
Tech proficiency. 8.5%
N/A (other). 6.8%
177 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When did you take the photo of yourself in your profile?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 27, 2025
You have not voted on this poll.
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Which of the following is the easiest language to learn for an English speaker?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 26, 2025
German 76.0%
Norwegian 15.3%
Chinese 5.6%
Russian 3.1%
196 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you actively look for new clients?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 24, 2025
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ChatGPT, Gemini & others are doing something to your brain.
By anonymous - featured on Jul 23, 2025
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Have you ever tried a whole day "unplugged" (without devices)?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 22, 2025
No. 41.8%
Yes. 39.3%
Might be a great idea! 16.5%
N/A (discuss) 2.5%
285 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are you aware that WeTransfer has updated its Terms of Service?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 21, 2025
I had no idea. 36.8%
Yes. 34.4%
No, and I'm not interested. 26.9%
Other (share) 2.0%
253 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Is it okay for you to email/receive big work-related files (several MBs) every day?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 20, 2025
Yes. 49.4%
I don't care. 21.2%
No, it's rude. 15.3%
Other N/A 14.1%
170 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Is specialization a "must" in the language industry?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 19, 2025
Yes. 42.6%
It depends. 40.0%
No. 15.5%
N/A (comment please) 1.9%
155 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When accepting deadlines, do you put your health first (eating, sleeping, etc)?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 18, 2025
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