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What do you do when you discover an error in your translation after you delivered
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Tim Friese
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Agree with everyone Feb 8, 2014

I can remember one clear case where I changed my mind about a translation after delivery and just sent a quick note that I was re-sending an edited version. The client did not mind.
 
Carmen Grabs
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I have worked on the corrections now, Feb 8, 2014

all changes implemented! It took a while, but I am proud now that I did it. And it feels good.

Will send the correction now, as someone said that PMs might check their emails over the Weekend.

Yes, and I agree that the long-term Reputation is more important. It's a very good idea to reserve the right to send updated Versions in case of partial deliveries.

And yes, I like what someone said about professionals doing mistakes and the misconception about it.... See more
all changes implemented! It took a while, but I am proud now that I did it. And it feels good.

Will send the correction now, as someone said that PMs might check their emails over the Weekend.

Yes, and I agree that the long-term Reputation is more important. It's a very good idea to reserve the right to send updated Versions in case of partial deliveries.

And yes, I like what someone said about professionals doing mistakes and the misconception about it.

Well, thank you all for your Support It's good to know I am not alone. ▲ Collapse
 
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