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Poll: Would you accept a job beneath your rate?
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Hipyan Nopri
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Never Jan 10, 2007

My tagline reads, 'Rate = Quality + Punctuality.'
 
Hendarto Setiadi
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Certainly, for literary projects Jan 10, 2007

I just received an offer to translate a book by Jostein Gaarder at a rate that is waaaay beneath my usual rate, but hey, money isn't everything. I find that literary projects are very good for your ego, because you're much more likely to be recognized for this kind of work.
 
Anne Patteet
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Agree with Irene: Jan 10, 2007

IreneN wrote:

I believe Yes in the only true and honest answer for full-time TR/INT (no other income). Maybe we'd forgotten what "no money" is? That's great!!!!!! No kidding. But this question, as I understand it, is not about "not enough for next vacation or new car", but plain good old "no money" for the next rent bill and kid's uniform.

The ones who have answered so far can afford to say never, but let's not forget the reasons for which some chose "yes".

And maybe if becoming a full time freelance translator is your dream-not-yet-come-true, you'll consider doing a few of those jobs in order to gain some experience.

I personnaly keep doing it for my first client, a small NGO, whenever I can.
 
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