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Will you be upgrading to Trados Studio 2024?

By anonymous

I don't use Trados	36.1%
No (please, tell why)	27.3%
Maybe, still thinking about it	23.0%
Yes (please, tell why)	9.8%
Other (please share).	3.8%

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

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How do you feel about the context provided in KudoZ questions?

By Oleksii Zharyk - featured on 08:10

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Do you think the work is decreasing this month?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 22

Yes, a lot	32.4%
Yes, a bit	16.5%
Neutral	15.9%
No, it has increased	15.9%
No, it's the same	11.9%
N/A Other	7.4%

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

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I am a … translator/interpreter

By Camille Abou Jamra - featured on Sep 21

Bilingual	49.5%
Trilingual	33.3%
Quadrilingual	17.2%

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

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What was the highest discount you were asked to offer after providing a quote for your service?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Sep 20

Other or N/A (please share)	24.7%
31% to 50%	18.4%
16% to 30%	16.7%
Less than 15%	15.9%
Above 75%	13.0%
51% to 75%	11.3%

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

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My average daily translation output right now is:

By anonymous - featured on Sep 19

2,050 - 2,500 words	19.3%
1,550 - 2,000 words	16.3%
2,550 - 3,000 words	15.4%
More than 3,500 words	14.2%
1,050 - 1,500 words	10.4%
Less than 500 words	9.8%
550 - 1,000 words	7.4%
3,050 - 3,500 words	7.1%

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

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What drives your passion for translation or interpreting?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 18

Love for languages and cultures.	33.6%
Flexibility and work-life balance.	18.7%
The intellectual challenge.	18.4%
Financial independence.	16.5%
N/A (please share)	7.2%
Helping people communicate across barriers.	5.6%

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

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Have you ever had a healthcare experience that made you appreciate clear communication?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 17

No	42.7%
Yes.	42.3%
Other (please share)	15.0%

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

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Do you think advertising your services in Likedin is important?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 16

No.	45.6%
It depends.	28.4%
Yes.	21.4%
N/A (discuss)	4.7%

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

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Someone once said that “AI will only replace those who use it”.

By Camille Abou Jamra - featured on Sep 15

This is not clear to me yet.	39.1%
Totally disagree.	30.4%
Totally agree.	24.5%
Other N/A (please discuss)	6.0%

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

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Which is your usual conflict management style at work?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 14

Negotiating (discuss/keep an open dialogue)	34.2%
Avoiding (steer clear of conflicts)	18.7%
Collaborating (a mutually beneficial solution)	18.7%
Other (share)	13.7%
Compromising (take middle ground)	7.8%
Competing (stand firm on my position to win)	3.7%
Accommodating (give in to keep peace)	3.2%

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

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When you get angry, do you...

By anonymous - featured on Sep 13

take a break to cool off?	30.7%
stay calm and address the issue logically?	19.3%
vent to someone you trust?	14.6%
Other (discuss)	13.5%
exercise or engage in a physical activity?	12.8%
meditate/practice deep breathing techniques?	5.5%
channel your frustration into your work?	3.6%

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

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How much of their tech stack should LSPs own and develop in-house?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 12

N/A (discuss)	40.2%
Some of it	21.3%
Most of it	16.7%
None	16.7%
All of it	5.2%

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

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How do you raise your rates?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 11

My prices vary project by project.	36.2%
Only to new clients.	28.3%
Other (pls share)	19.1%
I have a fixed rate for everything.	10.2%
Annually, around January (to all clients).	6.1%

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

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Which aspect of translation/interpretation do you find most challenging?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 10

Balancing accuracy with readability/fluency.	24.2%
Understanding complex terminology.	21.4%
Managing client expectations.	16.5%
Other (discuss)	16.1%
Dealing with payments.	12.6%
Maintaining cultural nuances.	9.1%

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

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In your opinion, which language does every country want to learn?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 9

English	74.8%
Other (please specify)	7.9%
Chinese	4.5%
Spanish	3.7%
Zulu	2.9%
Japanese	2.1%
Arabic	1.2%
French	1.2%
Hindi	0.8%
Korean	0.8%

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

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How do you feel about the potential for improved networking through the new version of ProZ.com?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 7

Won't make much of a difference	37.3%
Other (please specify)	25.5%
It will be helpful	16.8%
Skeptical, but willing to try it	10.6%
Excited	9.9%

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

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What do you have zero tolerance mostly for in your professional work as a translator or interpreter?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 6

Late or non-payment from clients	30.2%
Low rates or undervaluing my work	24.8%
Unrealistic deadlines	14.1%
Disrespectful behavior or lack of professiona	13.4%
Other (please specify)	8.4%
Constant last-minute changes to the project	5.0%
Poor communication or unclear instructions	4.0%

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

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Does it make sense to use multiple choice in a translation test?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 5

It depends on what is being tested.	59.0%
No.	28.7%
Yes.	9.9%
Other (discuss)	2.4%

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

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How satisfied are you with your current rates?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 4

Neutral	38.2%
Satisfied	28.5%
Dissatisfied	23.5%
Very dissatisfied	5.0%
Very satisfied	3.3%
N/A (discuss)	1.4%

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

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What is your primary search engine?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 3

Google	90.2%
DuckDuckGo	3.0%
Other (please share)	2.8%
Bing	1.8%
Startpage/Ixquick	1.3%
Brave	0.8%
SearX	0.3%
Swisscows	0.0%

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

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How can a translator use online AI tools when working under NDA?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Sep 2

A combination of the above	31.7%
None of the above	21.5%
N/A (please share)	17.1%
Ask questions about a term or subject	13.8%
Translate anonymized text	10.6%
Brainstorming (suggest variants)	5.3%

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

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How do you feel about working in a coworking space (in-person) with colleagues living nearby?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 1

I prefer working alone	48.3%
I'd be open to joining occasionally	21.0%
I'm not very interested but could consider it	19.3%
I'd love to do it regularly	8.0%
Other (discuss)	3.4%

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

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This weekend, I'll be busy...

By anonymous - featured on Aug 31

working	23.0%
doing what-ever-I-want and none of your business!	22.3%
doing family activities	12.9%
with a combination of... (please share)	12.6%
doing house/household-related activities or work	10.1%
reading/studying/researching	5.8%
socializing	5.0%
playing	4.7%
with something else (please share)	3.6%

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

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Do you find yourself turning down some clients because of the CAT tools they require?

By O María Elena Guerrero - featured on Aug 30

Yes	68.4%
No	31.6%

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

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How do you cope with stressful situations?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 28

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Would you describe your job as stressful?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 27

Occasionally, depending on the project.	38.5%
Rarely, I find it mostly manageable.	23.8%
It varies depending on the client or deadline	18.0%
No, I don’t find it stressful at all.	10.5%
Yes, it’s very stressful most of the time.	7.8%
Other (please specify).	1.4%

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

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How many areas of expertise do you have?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 26

3-4	40.4%
5 or more	30.1%
1-2	21.9%
Other (please share)	7.5%

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

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Which technology from the past do you miss the most?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 25

Handwritten notes and letters	33.7%
Other - N/A (discuss)	22.1%
Printed dictionaries and reference books	21.6%
Landline phones	6.3%
Analog tape recorders	5.3%
Typewriters	4.7%
Fax machines	4.2%
Dial-up internet	2.1%
Early word processors	0.0%

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

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How do you keep your brain healthy?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 24

All the above	32.6%
Regular physical exercise	20.4%
Getting enough sleep	15.5%
Other (please specify)	12.7%
Brain games and puzzles (e.g., crosswords)	9.4%
Meditation/mindfulness practices	3.9%
Socializing with friends and family	2.8%
Limiting screen time	2.8%

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

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Do you find yourself turning down certain clients because of the payment method(s) they use?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 23

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Are you taking any time off in August?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 22

No	61.2%
Yes.	33.1%
Other (please share)	5.7%

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

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The main reason I am a part-time freelancer is because...

By anonymous - featured on Aug 21

Other (please share)	46.9%
there's insufficient translation work.	27.2%
I prefer not to work any additional hours.	9.9%
I have another part-time freelance job.	6.2%
I have a full-time job as an employee.	5.8%
I have a part-time job as an employee.	4.1%

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

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Have you ever seen anyone using a “Translation Earpiece”?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 20

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Have you read a translation of a female author’s work lately?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 19

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Do you think having a professional website is profitable?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 18

No, ProZ or similar sites are enough.	31.2%
Yes, but I still do not have one.	20.6%
Yes, I do have one.	18.5%
No, I have one and it does not make any difference at all.	17.5%
Other (discuss)	12.2%

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

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If you participated in the Olympics MTPE video project, what were your professional impressions?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 17

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How often do you doubt your achievements despite evidence of your success?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 16

Have you ever faced any challenges in the industry you feel your male/female counterparts did not?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 15

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How do you mostly identify a scam or fraud before it's too late?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 14

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Have you heard about the Slow Translation Manifesto?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 13

No, never.	87.5%
Yes.	11.6%
Other (please share)	0.9%

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

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Do you get more jobs as a freelancer in the summer due to companies' employees vacations?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 12

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Have you set any personal goals for the summer?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 11

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How much more do you pay weekly/monthly for groceries today compared to 2022?

Which is the main benefit of using CAT tools?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 9

Translation consistency	52.4%
Shorter turnaround	17.7%
Other	10.2%
Quality assurance	6.5%
Segmentation	5.4%
Ease of collaboration	4.4%
Ability to handle different file types	3.4%