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How would you rate your computing skills?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 20

Have you submitted an entry in the current ProZ. com Translation contest?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 19

No	90.5%
Yes	8.5%
Other (discuss)	1.0%

306 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Have you ever been overly confident of your translation abilities?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 18

Yes, occasionally.	32.8%
Rarely.	30.0%
No, never.	19.5%
Yes, often.	14.2%
Other N/A	3.4%

323 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What do you consider your greatest weakness as a language specialist?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 17

Other N/A (discuss)	28.0%
Procrastination	23.6%
Lack of specialization in certain fields	19.6%
Difficulty with idiomatic expressions	11.1%
Poor time management	9.6%
Inconsistent terminology	5.2%
Missing deadlines	3.0%

271 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

If Proz.com provided paid or unpaid language courses, which language would you like to learn?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 16

Not interested/no time	31.7%
Other - N/A (discuss)	28.3%
Italian.	12.2%
German.	11.7%
It would be great to improve my English.	10.6%
Hindi.	2.8%
Hungarian.	2.2%
Czech.	0.6%

180 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Have you ever undertaken any pro bono work?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 15

Yes, but only once or twice.	34.9%
No, never.	27.2%
Yes, occasionally.	25.1%
Yes, frequently.	6.7%
I’m considering it in the future.	3.6%
Other N/A	2.6%

195 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Which of the following comparisons is most commonly misunderstood in our profession?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Jun 14

Translation vs. Interpreting	37.9%
Editing vs. Revising	14.1%
Language Fluency vs. Professional Competence	13.0%
Proofreading vs. Post-editing	8.9%
Localization vs. Translation	8.2%
Other (please share)	7.1%
Machine Translation vs. Human Translation	6.3%
Literal vs. Contextual Translation	4.5%

269 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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As a linguist I'm satisfied with the following membership:

By anonymous - featured on Jun 13

Other (please share)	34.8%
Proz Standard	33.9%
Proz Plus	12.0%
ATA (or local equivalent)	9.0%
Proz Premium	8.6%
Upwork (and similar)	1.7%

233 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Would you be willing to pay if AI started charging a fee for its services?

By Vladimir Dubisskiy - featured on Jun 12

No	83.5%
Yes	16.5%

309 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How important do you think CPN is for profile visibility?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 11

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How do people typically react when you tell them you are a linguist or translator?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 10

They are curious and ask lots of questions about the job.	27.8%
They seem confused and don't really understand what I do.	27.8%
They are impressed and express admiration for the skill.	23.6%
Other (please share)	12.1%
They think you are poor.	8.8%

331 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What is the biggest put-off when it comes to a client request?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Jun 9

A combination of all the above	40.9%
Low budget	36.9%
Tight deadline	6.4%
Not enough expertise in the subject	4.9%
Something else (please share)	3.4%
Unfriendliness of PMs	3.0%
Too small to bother	3.0%
Too much research involved	1.5%

203 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

As a language professional I invest into my business in the form of:

By anonymous - featured on Jun 8

memberships	36.0%
software	25.0%
Other (discuss))	19.2%
online/offline events	9.9%
marketing/PR	9.9%

172 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you sometimes feel that quality of your translation has become worse due to improper revision?

By Marzieh Izadi - featured on Jun 7

No	47.7%
Yes	42.4%
Other	9.9%

283 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you handle clients who keep in touch with you though only send you very small requests?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 6

I do the work and hope for larger projects.	73.9%
After 2-3 occasions I cease the cooperation.	10.4%
I do not do such work due to invoicing/admin.	9.4%
N/A	6.3%

395 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What factors do you believe outsourcers prioritize when evaluating your job quote?

By Juan Herrera - featured on Jun 5

An appropriate and accurate quoting	48.4%
All those features together	17.7%
I've never been selected / no idea	13.0%
None of that, it's just a random, lucky deed	9.8%
A quick, short quoting, even if not accurate	8.3%
Quoting in English, despite your language pair	2.8%

254 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What do you do if a client rejects your translation?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 4

Discuss the shortcomings with the client	64.0%
Other	16.6%
Stand my ground	13.4%
Promptly offer a refund	6.1%

314 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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My work-life balance as a translator:

By anonymous - featured on Jun 3

So-so, I do not have a real schedule	49.2%
Is great, I maintain office working hours	26.5%
Sucks - I work all day long incl. weekends	14.7%
Other (any tips?)	9.7%

238 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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I consider myself to be open-minded.

By anonymous - featured on Jun 2

True	88.8%
False	11.2%

206 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Which of these would be your dream translation project?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Jun 1

Translating a bestselling novel	28.0%
Something else (please share)	17.7%
Translating cutting-edge scientific research	14.1%
Translating travel guides & tourism material	12.5%
Localizing an educational app or software	8.7%
Localizing a popular video game	7.4%
Working on international law documents	6.1%
Translating a historic speech or document	5.5%

311 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you provide a quote for freelance jobs without specifying the word count or length?

By anonymous - featured on May 31

You have not voted on this poll.

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How many clients have you had to fire?

By anonymous - featured on May 30

1-2 clients	41.0%
None	24.3%
3-5 clients	20.1%
More than 5 clients	9.4%
N/A (discuss)	5.2%

288 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you worry about security issues if you work from public places (libraries, parks, etc)?

By anonymous - featured on May 29

You have not voted on this poll.

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Do you eat at your desk?

By anonymous - featured on May 28

No.	41.5%
Yes.	30.0%
It depends.	27.4%
Other (please comment).	1.0%

390 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Is there a field you would like to specialize in that you are not already?

By anonymous - featured on May 27

You have not voted on this poll.

"The client is always right", do you agree?

By anonymous - featured on May 26

No.	82.9%
Yes.	10.5%
N/A (discuss)	6.6%

228 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you get anything beyond your invoice payments from your clients (direct clients and agencies)?

By anonymous - featured on May 25

You have not voted on this poll.

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What is the most challenging aspect of translating marketing texts?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on May 24

You have not voted on this poll.

Do you prefer Mac or Windows for your translation projects?

By anonymous - featured on May 23

Windows.	81.8%
Mac.	9.2%
Either.	3.8%
N/A (pls share your thoughts, pros/cons)	2.7%
Neither.	2.4%

368 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What proportion of your income comes from translation?

By Michael Hughes - featured on May 22

100% (you are a full-time translator)	60.0%
75-99% (mostly full-time translator)	15.3%
50-74%	9.9%
1-24%	9.4%
25-49%	5.5%

385 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

My last computer upgrade was...

By anonymous - featured on May 21

more than 3 years ago.	27.6%
within the last six months.	18.1%
1-2 years ago.	16.8%
2-3 years ago.	14.6%
within the last year.	14.0%
I don't remember/I'm not sure.	7.6%
N/A (other)	1.3%

315 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Has a client ever evaluated your online behaviour (forums, etc) as part of their screening process?

By anonymous - featured on May 20

I don't know.	65.6%
No	30.7%
Yes	3.8%
Other (please comment)	0.0%

212 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

As a freelancer how do you manage your pension?

By anonymous - featured on May 19

I rely on the state (income based pension).	26.8%
Other (please share)	22.4%
I rely on my lifetime savings.	19.7%
I have set up private pension.	18.6%
I buy properties.	10.9%
I rely on my spouse.	1.6%

183 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

If you provide interpreting services, which settings do you primarly work in?

By anonymous - featured on May 18

Other (please share)	47.7%
Remote	31.4%
Live	20.9%

153 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

If you work in remote interpreting, which method do you prefer or mainly use?

By anonymous - featured on May 17

Other (please share)	61.7%
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)	28.2%
Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI)	10.1%

149 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

As an interpreter, I primarily specialize in...

By anonymous - featured on May 16

Other (discuss)	57.3%
Consecutive	24.9%
Simultaneous	16.2%
Whispered	1.6%

185 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How often do you receive positive feedback from clients/agencies?

By anonymous - featured on May 15

Occasionally (eg. after a large project).	31.2%
Almost never (no feedback = positive feedback)	23.8%
Once or twice a year.	14.5%
Rarely.	14.2%
Regularly, almost on a daily/weekly basis.	11.1%
Other (please share).	5.2%

324 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What is your favorite music genre?

By anonymous - featured on May 14

Rock	31.9%
Pop	22.2%
Other (please share)	18.0%
Classical	15.8%
Jazz	5.8%
Techno	3.3%
Hip-hop	3.0%

361 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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My last work-related software upgrade was...

By anonymous - featured on May 13

Within the last six months.	23.9%
Last year.	19.8%
Over 2 years ago.	17.8%
More than 5 years ago.	11.7%
Over 3 years ago.	10.2%
Other N/A	9.1%
Over 4 years ago.	7.6%

197 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

On average, how many weeks of holidays do you enjoy per year?

By anonymous - featured on May 12

I never take holidays	25.6%
2	15.4%
3	14.4%
4	12.8%
More than 6 (please specify)	12.3%
5	6.7%
6	6.7%
1	6.2%

195 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you consider yourself a "digital nomad"?

By anonymous - featured on May 11

No	68.6%
Yes	25.1%
Other (discuss)	6.3%

350 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Generally speaking, where do you think translation should be placed between Science and Art?

By Mohamed Omer - featured on May 9

It depends on the subject	36.7%
Closer to Art than Science	19.2%
Right in the middle	14.3%
It is not that linear	11.2%
It does not matter	11.2%
Closer to Science than Art	5.2%
It depends on the client	2.1%

286 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you live in a town with less than 50.000 residents?

By Felipe Gútiez Velasco - featured on May 8

No, my town has more than 50.000 residents	75.6%
Yes, less than 10.000 residents	7.4%
Yes, less than 500 residents	6.0%
Yes, less than 5.000 residents	5.1%
Yes, less than 1.000 residents	3.3%
Yes, less than 2.000 residents	2.7%

336 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you take part in a continuing education/development program?

By anonymous - featured on May 7

No, I do not.	50.9%
Yes.	27.5%
I have participated in the past but not now.	17.5%
N/A (Discuss)	4.1%

320 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Negative feedback from a client is just a chance to improve my services.

By anonymous - featured on May 6

It depends.	72.4%
I absolutely agree.	18.7%
I completely disagree.	6.0%
N/A (Discuss)	2.9%

348 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How much non-work time do you spend on the internet?

By anonymous - featured on May 5

1-2 hours a day.	32.1%
I don't track my internet usage.	22.3%
3-4 hours a day.	19.7%
More than 4 hours a day.	13.0%
Less than an hour a day.	10.9%
Other (Discuss)	2.1%

193 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Are you content with your current career status?

By anonymous - featured on May 4

No, I feel there is room for improvement.	45.1%
Yes, I am satisfied with where I am.	33.3%
I'm not sure/I have mixed feelings.	19.6%
N/A	2.0%

204 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.