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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "How optimistic are you about your translation business in 2012? (please share!)".
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John Cutler
Spain
Local time: 00:32
Member (2007)
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I'd say I'm fairly optimistic for the coming year. I have several reliable or semi-reliable clients who seem to be bucking the economic downturn. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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DianeGM
Greece
Local time: 01:32
Member (2006)
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Although locally here in Greece things look pretty grim in general, personally I'm optimistic, I believe that there are many opportunities out there and thinking positively is definitely important
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Theo Bernards
France
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| | I am always optimistic about my business | Jan 31 |
Because if I myself don't believe in what I am doing, how on earth would I be able to convince my clients to continue working with me?
January has been promising and I know that the next two months a few nice and large assignments are coming my way, so I have every reason to be optimistic...
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neilmac
Spain
Local time: 00:32
Member (2007)
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John Cutler wrote:
I'd say I'm fairly optimistic for the coming year. I have several reliable or semi-reliable clients who seem to be bucking the economic downturn. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. |
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Thanks goodness for the old regulars! Although some of mine are trying to cut back on what they do, they are all still working despite the situation. I imagine it must be worse for people relying wholly on agencies.
Anyway, in a worst case scenario I can look for other things when translation work runs out.
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Muriel Vasconcellos
United States
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Member (2003)
Spanish to English
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| | Somewhere between "somewhat" and "very" | Jan 31 |
I don't want to tempt fate, but so far I've had two new clients and my favorite, well-paying one has been calling on me. Also, some personnel changes may work out in my favor.
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Michael Harris
Germany
Local time: 00:32
 Member (2006)
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I am always very optimistic until something happens. Always stay optimistic and it should work out.
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Nicole Schnell
United States
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English to German
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| | It always depends on the fields that you are work in | Jan 31 |
The more bad news in the media, the more money I make because I have tons of press releases to translate. During economic downturns or recessions manufacturers tend to resort to PR as a marketing tool instead of glossy brochures and expensive print ad campaigns and I get to work my fingers to the bone. Banking crises mean record years in terms of income. I know, it sounds bizarre but that's how it is.
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Veronica Lupascu
Netherlands
Local time: 00:32
Member (2010)
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January wasn't such a good month for me, but things started moving again, so I am very optimistic that 2012 will be a good year overall.
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Bin Tiede
Germany
Local time: 00:32
Member (2008)
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The future's not ours to see,
Que sera, sera...
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John Cutler
Spain
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Member (2007)
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| | My thoughts exactly | Jan 31 |
neilmac wrote:
Anyway, in a worst case scenario I can look for other things when translation work runs out. |
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My thoughts exactly. Life is full of opportunities for those of us who have been around for 20+ years.
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Rosa Grau
Spain
Local time: 00:32
Member (2011)
English to Catalan
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Pessimistic comments, although realistic, do not attract jobs or clients, do they? May I suggest that's why one hardly sees any of them around?
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Paola Slajmer
Italy
Local time: 00:32
 Partial member (2011)
English to Italian
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My 2012 started with some bumps but overall I cannot say it was any different from an average 2011 month, thus I am not pessimistic about it.
However if I had to bet on the best year in my career, 2012 wouldn't be my top choice.
[Edited at 2012-01-31 11:41 GMT]
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Teresa Borges
Belgium
Local time: 00:32
Member (2007)
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I'am an optimistic by nature, but things aren't exactly rosy out there for the moment. Let's wait and see!
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Allison Wright
Portugal
Local time: 23:32
Member (2010)
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| | Optimistic, yet realistic. | Jan 31 |
I am possibly better positioned this year than last. I did not achieve many of my goals in 2011, so still have a few things to work towards. I am not one to give up at the first sign of difficulty.
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