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How much do you invest in learning and professional development each year?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 15

I don't invest money in training	31.7%
$100 - $500	27.3%
Less than $50	16.3%
$50 - $100	15.0%
$500 - $1,000	7.2%
More than $1,000	2.5%

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

Do you take notes during your translation process?

By Lingua 5B - featured on Apr 14

Only sometimes, as needed.	51.4%
Yes, regularly, on a sheet of paper.	21.8%
No, I never do.	19.1%
Yes, regularly, in a digital note taking app.	7.3%
Other/NA	0.5%

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

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How do you collect feedback from clients about your freelance services?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 13

I do not collect feedback from clients	52.1%
Email	22.4%
A combination of previous options	7.9%
Feedback via social or professional platforms	7.3%
Other - N/A (discuss)	6.1%
Feedback form on website	3.6%
Online survey	0.6%
Feedback form on invoices	0.0%

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

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How often do you engage in networking activities to connect with potential clients or colleagues?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 12

Rarely	41.4%
Never	33.2%
Weekly	9.4%
Monthly	9.1%
Daily	6.8%

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

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How do you handle payment deadlines with clients?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 11

I discuss the issue along with rates	46.6%
I set the rates, the client sets the deadline	31.3%
I care very little about it	11.2%
Other (N/A)	9.2%
I ask to be paid in advance	1.7%

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

Do you give your cell phone/home number to clients/agencies?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 10

Yes	55.9%
It depends	26.8%
No	15.0%
Other N/A	2.4%

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

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How do you find clients that pay your rates?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 9

They find me	37.3%
By applying to jobs	29.9%
By looking for reputable agencies	15.7%
N/A (other)	11.1%
By connecting with them	5.9%

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

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How many times do you check your own translations, segment by segment?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 8

Twice	31.3%
Once	25.7%
It depens on the kind of text	24.7%
Three times	10.9%
N/A Other	3.6%
More than 4 times	2.5%
Four times	1.3%

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

How old were you when you realized you wanted to be a translator/interpreter?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Apr 7

Do you respond to emails from agencies who don't even answer your reply when they offer a job?

By Sittie Hane Mama - featured on Apr 6

Depends on what agency it is	44.3%
Sometimes	17.4%
Never!	15.6%
Yes	14.2%
Other (please share).	8.5%

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

How long have you been working with your earliest long-lasting clients?

By Natalia Pedrosa - featured on Apr 5

more than 16 years	25.1%
11-15 years	24.3%
6-10 years	24.3%
5-2 years	19.0%
Other	4.3%
One year-months away	2.9%

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

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Do you think we need to adjust our rates when working with AI-enabled CAT tools?

By Ines R. - featured on Apr 4

No	39.7%
I don't know	23.7%
Yes	19.9%
Yes, as we have to invest more money for AI	12.8%
Other	3.8%

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

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The best marketing strategy to get more clients is:

By anonymous - featured on Apr 3

Applying to agencies directly	34.4%
Applying to jobs on sites like Proz	22.4%
Other - N/A	16.9%
Networking with colleagues	12.0%
Online marketing	10.5%
A paid listing in a translation association	3.8%

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

On social media sites, do you display a current photo of yourself?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 2

Yes	51.1%
No, my photo is not current	20.3%
No, I don't use any	10.8%
Other (please discuss)	6.5%
No, I use an avatar	6.2%
No, I use a non-copyrighted image	3.1%
No, I use someone else's photo (kid, dog)	2.2%

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

Do you reside in the country of your/any of your target language/s?

By Jeppe Fischer - featured on Apr 1

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Where do you work?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 31

Home	89.1%
Anywhere with wi-fi connection	3.8%
Office / shared office	3.4%
It depends	2.9%
Other - please share	0.8%
Library	0.0%
Park	0.0%
Café	0.0%

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

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My monthly income is based on:

By anonymous - featured on Mar 30

More than two clients	31.9%
Agencies/direct clients - unforseen volume	24.7%
1-2 main clients + random requests	23.4%
Two clients	7.1%
N/A Other	6.8%
One client	6.1%

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

Which device do you use most often when you respond to translation inquiries?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 29

Laptop/Computer	90.7%
iPhone/Smartphone	7.4%
iPad/Tablet	1.1%
Other	0.8%
Apple Watch/Smartwatch	0.0%

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

Have you ever participated in a ProZ.com tv event?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 28

You have not voted on this poll.

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Do you earn more than 2000 EUR net/month as a linguist?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 27

No, I don't.	52.7%
Yes, I do earn around 2000 EUR net per month.	23.0%
I earn double or more.	14.6%
N/A Other	9.7%

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

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As a freelance translator/interpreter, do you have liability insurance?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 26

No	78.5%
Yes	15.3%
No, but I will get one	4.6%
Other (please share)	1.5%

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

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In your experience, what is the most wanted field in the translation market?

By samah A. fattah - featured on Mar 25

Other - N/A (discuss)	32.6%
Legal	23.2%
Marketing	21.4%
Gaming	8.5%
E-commerce	6.2%
Media	4.9%
Economics	2.2%
Social media	0.9%

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

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Would you certify and stamp your own translation?

By Sophie Meis - featured on Mar 24

Yes	48.5%
No	38.1%
Other N/A (discuss)	13.4%

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

How is your business evolving this year so far?

By Orianne Gogo-Mulot - featured on Mar 23

Stagnating	35.8%
Growing	27.3%
Declining	27.0%
Other N/A	9.9%

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

If you could compare translation to a sport/game/activity, what would it be?

By Lingua 5B - featured on Mar 22

Marathon	31.8%
Chess	20.5%
Other - N/A	15.6%
Figure skating	10.7%
Hurdling	9.7%
Boxing	3.9%
Weightlifting	3.2%
Poker	2.6%
Diving (jumps)	1.9%

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

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Do you mind your full name being displayed on the client's CAT tool/TM?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 21

No, I don't	51.2%
Yes, I do	36.0%
Other, please explain	12.8%

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

How do you manage your work downloads (even after years of experience)?

By Susanna Martoni - featured on Mar 20

After years, I still get nervous	43.5%
Just relax. I know work will come	28.7%
Try to market my services	21.4%
Other N/A	6.4%

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

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What do you do if you are assigned to review a poorly translated text?

By Marzieh Izadi - featured on Mar 19

Request to re-translate it.	24.5%
Review it anyway.	21.9%
Ask for more money.	19.4%
Other N/A	13.5%
Reject the job.	10.5%
Ask for more time.	10.2%

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

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Do you use MT in regular, non-PEMT translation projects?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 18

Never	37.7%
Yes, occassionally	23.7%
Yes, all the time	16.3%
Yes, with some exceptions	16.0%
Other	6.2%

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

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How do you get through huge and very boring projects?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 17

Challenge myself (eg: get 1000 words by 11am)	30.0%
Schedule regular physical activity	18.9%
N/A (discuss)	17.9%
Listen to music	13.7%
Eat/Drink something regularly	8.4%
Ask twice as much the time	5.3%
Play podcasts	3.7%
Ask twice the normal rate	2.1%

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

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What is the max. payment period you accept?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 16

60 days	40.9%
45 days	25.1%
30 days	15.6%
Any	6.9%
90 days	6.4%
Other (please share)	3.6%
14 days	1.3%
Any but only with partial prepayment	0.3%

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

In your opinion, which is the most valuable tip for a beginner in the industry?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 15

Apply to as many agencies as you can	32.1%
Market your services with clients	24.8%
N/A Other	21.7%
Become an AI expert	8.9%
Subscribe to ProZ notificactions	8.6%
Get an excellent cover letter	4.0%

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

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On a 1-10 scale rate your current satisfaction with the translation industry.

How do you perceive the results of reviews/proofreading after you sumbitted your work to an agency?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 13

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What type of AI tools are you familar with and use regularly? (Examples in brackets)

By anonymous - featured on Mar 12

You have not voted on this poll.

Do you normally take more/larger projects than physically possible to handle alone?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 11

You have not voted on this poll.

Do you accept payment after delivery when dealing with clients you have never worked for before?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Mar 10

You have not voted on this poll.

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If you were a "generalist", which hard core niche (broad) would you choose?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 9

Medical	31.4%
Other (please be so kind and share it)	20.5%
Legal	20.2%
Engineering	19.2%
EU	8.7%

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

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At what time of the day are you most productive?

By Jorge Nunes - featured on Mar 8

You have not voted on this poll.

When working on texts in languages with gendered nouns/pronouns,how do you handle gender neutrality?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 7

I use a mix of gender-neutral and gender-specific language	27.4%
I use gender-specific language (male if there is no distinction)	27.1%
I ask the client what they prefer	26.2%
Other (please specify)	11.1%
I do not offer services in languages with gendered pronouns or nouns	8.3%

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

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If you are a Trados user, which version are you currently using?

By Lotte Bulckens - featured on Mar 6

Trados Studio 2021	29.5%
Trados Studio 2022	22.5%
Trados Studio 2019	18.4%
N/A Other	16.2%
Older versions	9.6%
Trados Studio 2023	3.8%

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

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Would you be willing to work on a project that contributes to development of AI translation?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 5

No	42.0%
Yes	32.0%
Yes, but reluctantly	20.5%
Other	5.5%

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

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Which of these mediums do you prefer most for your self-education?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 4

Self-paced course	22.4%
Video training	21.5%
Book	21.1%
Other (please share)	12.1%
One-on-one training (virtual or in-person)	10.3%
E-book	9.4%
Podcasts and blogs	3.1%

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

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According to you, how many language combinations should a translator ideally work on?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 3

2	37.2%
3	16.6%
1	16.2%
There is no limit for that	14.2%
Other - N/A (discuss)	10.1%
4	4.0%
6	0.8%
5	0.4%
More than 6 (please specify)	0.4%

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

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My favorite wellness/pampering time is:

By Lingua 5B - featured on Mar 2

Are you on social media as a translator/interpreter (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook)?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 1

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Do you work for brands which are big competitors?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 29

Yes, through agencies.	35.9%
No, I don't.	34.0%
Yes, I do.	20.2%
Yes, unless prohibited in the NDA.	5.1%
Any other cases? Please, share.	4.2%
Yes, even if prohibited in the NDA.	0.6%

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

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Do you treat yourself after completing a big project?

By Kätlin Alasepp - featured on Feb 28

Sometimes.	45.1%
Yes.	28.7%
No.	24.0%
N/A Other	2.2%

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

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Has the war in Ukraine affected your work?

By Carla Lopes - featured on Feb 27

No	66.9%
Yes, but not much	11.4%
Other N/A	11.0%
Yes, heavily	10.7%

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

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Would you consider stop being a freelancer and move to a full-time position?

By Claudio Machado Junior - featured on Feb 26

No	52.1%
It depends (please, share)	23.6%
Yes	20.7%
Other N/A	3.6%

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