Pages in topic: [1 2] > | Students' rates Thread poster: SilviuM
| SilviuM Romania Local time: 11:12 Romanian to English + ...
Hello! A good (Romanian, i.e.) friend of mine has somewhat recently graduated from faculty (Letters, Romanian - English specialisation), and now she's a substitute teacher at a nearby high-school. Also, she's trying to get certified and authorised as a translator for the British English dialect. Now, how much should she charge per page? I mean, she's quite proficient with English(!) Her pronunciation still needs a bit of more work, but in rest...... See more Hello! A good (Romanian, i.e.) friend of mine has somewhat recently graduated from faculty (Letters, Romanian - English specialisation), and now she's a substitute teacher at a nearby high-school. Also, she's trying to get certified and authorised as a translator for the British English dialect. Now, how much should she charge per page? I mean, she's quite proficient with English(!) Her pronunciation still needs a bit of more work, but in rest... Thank you in advance. ▲ Collapse | | | Natalia Elo Germany Local time: 10:12 English to Russian + ... Student rates do not exist | Jul 23, 2008 |
SilviuM wrote: Now, how much should she charge per page? If she thinks she is capable to translate, she should charge normal market prices in her language pair. If she is not capable to do a good translation, she shouldn't translate. Best regards, Natalia | | | SilviuM Romania Local time: 11:12 Romanian to English + ... TOPIC STARTER
Natalia Elo wrote: If she thinks she is capable to translate, she should charge normal market prices in her language pair. If she is not capable to do a good translation, she shouldn't translate. Best regards, Natalia Right... Well, I never said nor alluded to what she THINKS. I merely ASKED what should she do. Anyway, thanks a lot. | | | Ralf Lemster Germany Local time: 10:12 English to German + ... Rates calculator | Jul 23, 2008 |
Hi Silviu, Your friend might want to play around with the ProZ.com Rates Calculator. Best, Ralf | |
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SilviuM Romania Local time: 11:12 Romanian to English + ... TOPIC STARTER Calculations | Jul 23, 2008 |
Yes, she might. | | | Student electrician's rates | Jul 23, 2008 |
How much should a chap charge to install the electrical wiring in your new house if he is still in school learning how to become an electrician? Most people would argue that he shouldn't be offering his services until he has been trained. My advice to your friend is to finish her studies and in the meantime maybe offer her services as a volunteer to gain experience. | | | SilviuM Romania Local time: 11:12 Romanian to English + ... TOPIC STARTER
My friend's motivation is hers alone. As for volunteering, old story. Been there, done that... And I do NOT think that I asked for such "pieces of advice". So, leave ALL chaps be(!) P.S. The calculator suggestion had proved useful to both of us; no need to prolong it. | | | Ralf Lemster Germany Local time: 10:12 English to German + ...
Silviu, My friend's motivation is hers alone.
How about asking your friend to come here and post herself? And I do NOT think that I asked for such "pieces of advice". So, leave ALL chaps be(!) P.S. The calculator suggestion had proved useful to both of us; no need to prolong it. Well, in that case, may I suggest to specify what type of advice will be welcome? Trying to come up with a price per page without knowing the precise circumstances reminds me of the proverbial piece of string. Regards, Ralf | |
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SilviuM Romania Local time: 11:12 Romanian to English + ... TOPIC STARTER Aces in proverbs? | Jul 23, 2008 |
Ralf Lemster wrote: Hi Silviu, Your friend might want to play around with the ProZ.com Rates Calculator. Best, Ralf That's good enough. I haven't paid enough attention to the calculator. *** Ralf Lemster wrote: How about asking your friend to come here and post herself? Who knows... *** Ralf Lemster wrote: Trying to come up with a price per page without knowing the precise circumstances reminds me of the proverbial piece of string. Good we're aces in proverbs! | | | JPW (X) Local time: 09:12 Spanish to English + ... Here's a wee solution... | Jul 24, 2008 |
Hello! A good (Romanian, i.e.) friend of mine has somewhat recently graduated from faculty (Letters, Romanian - English specialisation), and now she's a substitute teacher at a nearby high-school. Also, she's trying to get certified and authorised as a translator for the British English dialect. Now, how much should she charge per page? I mean, she's quite proficient with English(!) Her pronunciation still needs a bit of more work, but in rest... Thank you in advance. 1. Charge as much as the going/average rate in her chosen language combination(s). 2. Charge as much as she likes. 3. Charge as much as thinks she's worth. 4. Charge as much as she can get away with. That probably covers just about everything. | | | Allesklar Australia Local time: 19:42 English to German + ...
John Paul Weir wrote: That probably covers just about everything. Except the most common one: 5. Accept whatever she is offered. | | |
"5. Accept whatever she is offered." Sad but true... | |
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There is no such thing as a student's rate | Jul 24, 2008 |
All the people who replied so far were unable to provide a student's rate - that's because there is no such thing. Some tried to help despite the fact that the question is senseless - the attitude they were faced with in reply will teach them to try to help again... Provided I don't get scolded for doing so, let me provide my own piece of advice to you: try to charge as much as you can get away with - it will alrea... See more All the people who replied so far were unable to provide a student's rate - that's because there is no such thing. Some tried to help despite the fact that the question is senseless - the attitude they were faced with in reply will teach them to try to help again... Provided I don't get scolded for doing so, let me provide my own piece of advice to you: try to charge as much as you can get away with - it will already most likely be inferior to what you're worth, and if it isn't, most will try to push your rates further down. As for offering advice to your friend - sorry, I don't use messengers. ▲ Collapse | | | savaria (X) Hungary Local time: 10:12 English to Hungarian + ... Professional in one language pair,student in another - how to charge and how to get this understood | Jul 24, 2008 |
What to do if one is a student translator/interpreter in a language language pair and already a graduated interpreter/translator from another language pair? How to get this understood with clients? | | | same as before | Jul 24, 2008 |
Gábor Széles wrote: What to do if one is a student translator/interpreter in a language language pair and already a graduated interpreter/translator from another language pair? How to get this understood with clients? If you're still studying a language, you shouldn't provide services in that language. Full stop. Should I translate from Croatian asking 2 cents, because I studied it for 2 years at Uni and I'm a professional translator from PL? Come on, let's be serious. Paola | | | Pages in topic: [1 2] > | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Students' rates TM-Town | Manage your TMs and Terms ... and boost your translation business
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