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Poll: Do you work exclusively as a translator/interpreter? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Do you work exclusively as a translator/interpreter?".
This poll was originally submitted by Nina Snoj. View the poll results »
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John Cutler 
Spain
Local time: 07:31
Spanish to English
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No, I also work from time to time for a private company as a tour guide or freelance as a teacher of English as a foreign language.
Translating is my main employment, but I enjoy doing these other jobs because they get me out of the house and keep me in face-to-face contact with people.
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Also as a teacher of English (part-time)
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Translating is a full-time job for me, but on the side, I act in films and TV-commercials. It is a nice balance as acting is very social and in addition it is a welcome extra income.
[Redigerad 2010-08-24 09:05 GMT]
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neilmac
Spain
Local time: 07:31
Spanish to English
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... but I also occasionally do "coaching" (preparing clients for presentations, public speaking) which is basically one-to-one TEFLA but with a more trendy monicker, so you can charge more for doing more or less the same job. I haven't done any classroom TEFL for a couple of years now though.
Until last year I also ran a Sunday pub quiz with a colleague, which got me out of the house and mixing with people, but my friend decided he didn't want to keep working Sundays and I found i... See more ... but I also occasionally do "coaching" (preparing clients for presentations, public speaking) which is basically one-to-one TEFLA but with a more trendy monicker, so you can charge more for doing more or less the same job. I haven't done any classroom TEFL for a couple of years now though.
Until last year I also ran a Sunday pub quiz with a colleague, which got me out of the house and mixing with people, but my friend decided he didn't want to keep working Sundays and I found it too much like hard work doing it on my own. I may start again this winter, depending on my translation workload and other factors. ▲ Collapse
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| I also teach English | Aug 24, 2010 |
I'm currently teaching English to a French coach - driver.
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Thayenga
Germany
Local time: 07:31
Member (2009)
English to German
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Translations make out approximately one third of my work.
I also teach English and German, aside from being a writer and poet.
The amount of time spend on each profession depends, however, mainly on current demands. I'm quite flexible there.
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I do also text editing, DTP and graphic design, mostly for publishing companies.
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| Yes - until last year | Aug 24, 2010 |
I have dedicated my entire career to translating (more than 35 years), but 3 years ago I began studying landscape design and ornamental horticulture, and last year I started to work with my first client.
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Amal Al-Arfaj
Saudi Arabia
Local time: 08:31
Member (2005)
English to Arabic
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| A reluctant no | Aug 24, 2010 |
I sell stuff on eBay. It is a hobby but I do make good money. I'm a PowerSeller for a long time now.
[Edited at 2010-08-24 11:45 GMT]
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Chun Un
Macau
Member (2007)
English to Chinese
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| also an editor, son, father and husband... | Aug 24, 2010 |
I think that's about it.
[Edited at 2010-08-24 11:46 GMT]
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| I go beyond translation | Aug 24, 2010 |
I answered "no" as I often go beyond translation, where most fellow translators stop.
I also do DTP, subtitle videos, and author DVDs.
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Susanna Martoni
Italy
Local time: 07:31
Member (2009)
Spanish to Italian
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I work esclusively as a traslator.
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Oleg Osipov
Russian Federation
Local time: 08:31
English to Russian
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| Travel agent | Aug 24, 2010 |
Also work from home as a travel agent for a travel agency in the USA.
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jacana54 (X)
Uruguay
English to Spanish
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| I also cook for my family... | Aug 24, 2010 |
Chun Un wrote: also an editor, son, father and husband... I think that's about it. [Edited at 2010-08-24 11:46 GMT]
Very well said!
I also cook for my family, I hang the clothes out to dry, and more.
The fact is I enjoy it, but it definitely is a lot of work and takes up time and energy. I wonder how many men colleagues do housework as a part of their workload (rather than as an occasional "favour").
[Edited at 2010-08-24 14:53 GMT]
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