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Problems with a Russian agency
Thread poster: aponaio
aponaio
aponaio
Jun 14, 2004

Last December, I did EUR 3,500 worth of work for an agency in Russia. I have yet to be paid. Disappointing, because they seemed civilised and had paid me without problems before. I understand that a very large number of translators was involved in this project, and am hoping that it might be possible to exert some pressure on the agency. If you are in a similar position with an agency in Russia, please let me know, so that we can compare notes. Also, any advice on what to do from more experience... See more
Last December, I did EUR 3,500 worth of work for an agency in Russia. I have yet to be paid. Disappointing, because they seemed civilised and had paid me without problems before. I understand that a very large number of translators was involved in this project, and am hoping that it might be possible to exert some pressure on the agency. If you are in a similar position with an agency in Russia, please let me know, so that we can compare notes. Also, any advice on what to do from more experienced professionals would be welcome. ▲ Collapse
 
Federica Masante
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Local time: 22:36
Italian to English
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BB Jun 14, 2004

Hi there

Have you tried entering a comment about the agency on the Blue Board? It is also a way of getting in touch with other translators who have worked for the same agency, provided an entry for it was made in the first place.

HTH

Federica
 
Giuliana Buscaglione
Giuliana Buscaglione  Identity Verified
United States
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German to Italian
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Please contact me via my profile with details Jun 14, 2004

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aponaio
aponaio
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Blue Board Jun 14, 2004

Federica Masante wrote:

Hi there

Have you tried entering a comment about the agency on the Blue Board? It is also a way of getting in touch with other translators who have worked for the same agency, provided an entry for it was made in the first place.

HTH

Federica


Thank you Federica - I actually have already entered a comment on the Blue Board, but since client discussions are forbidden on this forum, I can't give specific details.
 
Vetta (X)
Vetta (X)
English to Spanish
Your problem was my problem once... Jun 14, 2004

Duncan Smart wrote:

Also, any advice on what to do from more experienced professionals would be welcome.











Once a Russian agency was hard (really hard!) to pay my work. So, what I did (I live in Mexico and am a native) was to email my Embassy in Russia explaining my problem... And the agency paid me the next day!
Does this suggest you something?
Regards,
Vetta.
 
Brandis (X)
Brandis (X)
Local time: 22:36
English to German
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I have a few issues non-russian Jun 14, 2004

Duncan Smart wrote:

Federica Masante wrote:

Hi there

Have you tried entering a comment about the agency on the Blue Board? It is also a way of getting in touch with other translators who have worked for the same agency, provided an entry for it was made in the first place.

HTH

Federica


Thank you Federica - I actually have already entered a comment on the Blue Board, but since client discussions are forbidden on this forum, I can't give specific details.
hi! don´t go berserk, I have a few issues non-russian, these are of georgian or gregorian nature. They think they are like gods. With Russians I had never had any troubles, sooner or later they had paid. My suggestion is, just be amicable under given circumstances.
brandis
 


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