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Are you planning to leave the language services industry?

By Jared Tabor - featured on Feb 28, 2025

No	36.7%
Not yet, but I am considering it	28.0%
I haven't really thought about it	10.3%
No, but I know a few colleagues who are leaving or have left	8.7%
Yes	8.2%
Yes, but due to "natural causes" (e. g. retirement)	6.3%
No, but I know many colleagues who are leaving or have left	1.8%

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

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The way we work is changing fast. How does that make you feel? (pick which best describes you)

By Jared Tabor - featured on Feb 27, 2025

Very worried/anxious, but I'm not sure what to do about it.	32.9%
I'll just continue with business as usual until I can't anymore.	29.0%
I welcome the challenge, so bring it on!	16.2%
It has spurred me into action, so I am... (please share)	8.4%
I'm out, see ya!	5.3%
Nothing has changed for me, what are you talking about?	5.0%
I'm new enough to this that I'm not having to make any major changes.	3.3%

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

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Do you prefer working alone or collaborating with other translators?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 26, 2025

Alone, always.	56.6%
Collaborating when needed.	38.0%
I love team projects!	3.8%
N/A (other)	1.6%

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

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What would improve your job satisfaction the most?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 25, 2025

More stable work opportunities.	58.3%
Higher rates.	32.1%
More professional recognition.	4.8%
Other (please comment).	4.3%
Better technology/tools.	0.5%

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

Have you ever changed your specialization based on market trends?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 24, 2025

No, I’ve stuck with my original field.	38.3%
Yes, and it was a good decision.	32.2%
N/A (please share).	18.6%
Yes, but it didn’t help much.	10.9%

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

Have you ever invested in paid advertising for your translation business?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 23, 2025

No, no way!	62.2%
Yes, but it didn’t help much.	11.5%
No, but I’m considering it.	10.9%
N/A (other)	10.9%
Yes, and it worked well.	4.5%

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

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If you notice a serious factual error in the source text, what would you do?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 22, 2025

Inform the client and suggest corrections.	84.7%
It depends (please discuss).	6.8%
Correct it without asking.	5.3%
Translate it exactly as written.	3.2%

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

Do you use a custom email domain?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 21, 2025

No.	59.3%
Yes.	34.3%
I used to, but no longer.	4.3%
Other	2.1%

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

So far, in terms of work this summer has been...

By Marlene Blanshay - featured on Feb 20, 2025

much quieter.	27.8%
as busy or busier than the rest of the year.	25.9%
somewhat quieter.	18.5%
N/A Other	17.4%
non existent.	7.7%
I took the whole summer off.	2.7%

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

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Which type of content do you find most engaging as an online user?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 19, 2025

Articles & Blog Posts	27.8%
Videos & Short Clips	22.6%
Social Media Posts & Stories	12.5%
Other	11.3%
Interactive Content (Quizzes, Polls, Games)	7.7%
Live Streams & Webinars	7.3%
Audio Content (Podcasts, Audiobooks)	6.0%
Infographics & Visual Content	4.8%

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

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Do/did you speak more than one language at home?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 18, 2025

No.	53.7%
Yes.	41.7%
Other (please comment)	4.6%

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

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To make my business more resilient I have mostly...

By anonymous - featured on Feb 17, 2025

N/A (please comment)	20.7%
set aside emergency funds.	17.9%
diversified types of services.	17.1%
cut non-essential expenses.	12.9%
diversified my client base.	10.7%
invested in training.	9.3%
increased marketing.	6.4%
diversified into new sectors.	5.0%

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

Which learning features do you find most beneficial in online courses as a student?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Feb 16, 2025

Self-paced challenges and problem-solving tasks.	33.3%
Other (please share)	25.9%
Instructor feedback and personalized coaching.	14.8%
Interactive quizzes and polls.	8.3%
Discussion forums and community engagement.	7.4%
Group projects and peer collaboration.	5.6%
Questions before explanation.	4.6%

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

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The longest stretch of time I went without work was...

By anonymous - featured on Feb 15, 2025

More than 2 weeks	38.7%
1-2 days	15.6%
3-5 days	15.2%
A week	11.7%
2 weeks	10.8%
Other (please comment)	7.9%

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

Do you arrange your work shedule to be able to do physical activity?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 14, 2025

Of course! I am a freelancer!	58.3%
Sometimes.	16.4%
Rarely.	10.4%
No, I'm always too busy.	7.7%
Other (please comment)	5.4%
Certainly not, it's unprofessional.	1.8%

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

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Where are are you currently based in?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 13, 2025

Europe	62.5%
South America	10.0%
Asia	9.3%
North America	8.8%
Middle East	3.9%
Africa	3.2%
Central America	1.5%
Oceania	0.7%

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

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On average, how long does it take you to get paid by private clients?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 12, 2025

30 days.	43.4%
15 days.	27.3%
45 days.	17.1%
+45 days.	12.2%

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

Which is the main benefit of working with direct clients?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 11, 2025

Higher rates of pay.	66.7%
Ease of communication.	12.4%
They care more about quality.	7.0%
Other (please share)	6.0%
They welcome questions.	3.2%
Clear briefing.	2.5%
Able to secure specialist work.	2.2%

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

In your opinion, which is the main benefit of having a professional website?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 10, 2025

Professional image.	36.5%
Credibility.	16.9%
Easier to be found.	15.5%
Other (please comment).	15.5%
Displaying information.	10.1%
Displaying portfolio.	5.4%

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

If applicable, do you work exclusively as a freelancer?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 9, 2025

Yes.	83.8%
No.	14.3%
Other (please share).	1.9%

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

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How often do you experience burnout or emotional exhaustion due to your job?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 8, 2025

Sometimes.	39.4%
Rarely.	26.3%
Never.	16.8%
Usually/Often.	12.7%
Always.	3.8%
Other (specify).	1.0%

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

Has climate change ever affected your work routine?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 7, 2025

Not at all.	71.2%
Yes, somewhat (please comment).	20.6%
I don't believe in climate change.	5.6%
Yes, a lot (please comment).	2.6%

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

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Have you ever conducted a customer satisfaction survey for your clients?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 6, 2025

No, I don't plan to.	78.0%
Yes.	10.8%
No, but I plan to.	7.7%
Other (specify please)	3.4%

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

The real challenge isn't AI itself; it's the clients' attitude toward AI.

By anonymous - featured on Feb 5, 2025

Agree.	75.1%
Disagree.	13.5%
N/A (discuss)	11.4%

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

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Do you think reducing workdays to six hours with full salary could work well in your region?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 4, 2025

Yes, it could improve productivity.	25.0%
Unsure, I’d need more information to decide.	20.2%
Yes, but only for certain industries/roles.	18.6%
No, it wouldn’t.	14.4%
Other (please share)	10.6%
No, it would impact the quality of work.	6.4%
Only if compensation/workload is adjusted.	4.8%

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

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If you do, how do you keep updated on industry news?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 2, 2025

N/A (other)	27.2%
Through blogs/websites.	19.9%
Through professional associations/forums.	14.6%
I follow professionals on social media.	13.2%
Through industry-specific newsletters.	11.9%
I attend webinars/conferences/workshops.	9.3%
I rely on colleagues and peers.	4.0%

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

Can you use the sign language associated with your first language?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 1, 2025

No, I don’t know any.	70.2%
No, but I’d like to learn.	18.5%
Yes, fluently.	3.9%
I didn’t know there was one for it.	3.9%
Yes, somewhat.	2.4%
N/A (other)	1.0%

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

If applicable, which powwow mode would you prefer to attend?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 31, 2025

In person.	45.0%
Virtual.	31.8%
N/A (please comment)	23.1%

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

Have you ever attended a ProZ.com powwow in you area?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 30, 2025

No, and I'm not interested.	41.1%
No, but I'd love to.	28.0%
Yes, but a long time ago.	26.3%
Other (please comment).	4.0%
Yes, recently.	0.6%

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

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Translators should have a plan B because we will earn less and less.

By anonymous - featured on Jan 29, 2025

Agree, but I have no plan B.	41.3%
Agree, and I have a plan B.	28.3%
I don't know.	15.7%
Disagree, our income will be good.	10.4%
N/A Other (discuss)	4.3%

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

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Which of these factors have affected your work mostly in the last six months?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 28, 2025

Disruptions due to generative AI (chat GPT).	34.5%
The small size of language projects.	24.4%
Fluctuating demand of my area/s of specialty.	17.9%
Inflation.	5.7%
Length of payment terms.	5.4%
Changing customer needs/expectations.	4.8%
Competition from non-professional linguists.	3.3%
Political concerns/conflicts.	3.0%
Competition from new professional freelancers.	1.2%

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

In general, do PEMT jobs bring you more income or less than regular translation jobs?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 27, 2025

Less	49.5%
I never do PEMT	24.9%
Other	13.2%
More	12.3%

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

Can you identify differences between human and machine translations?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 26, 2025

Definitely.	46.5%
Most likely.	29.6%
Sometimes.	20.0%
Rarely.	1.7%
N/A (please share)	1.7%
Absolutely not.	0.4%

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

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Have you ever checked Featured Business Members profiles?

By Cecília Alves - featured on Jan 25, 2025

No, and I'm not interested.	55.3%
Yes, but I've not contacted any of them.	28.9%
Other (please share)	8.2%
Yes, and I've contacted some of them.	7.5%

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

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As a consumer, do you trust brands to use artificial intelligence responsibly?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 24, 2025

No, not at all.	41.9%
Not really, I’m skeptical.	28.2%
Yes, but with some concerns.	13.4%
I’m unsure / need more information.	12.7%
Yes, completely.	2.4%
N/A (please comment).	1.4%

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

Do clinical trials offer high potential as an area of expertise for medical translators?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Jan 23, 2025

I do not know	41.2%
Yes, definitely	25.9%
Yes, mostly	14.9%
It depends on the language pair	10.2%
Hardly	4.7%
It depends... (share in the comments)	3.1%

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

Do you always track outsourcers' Blue Board records?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 22, 2025

Yes.	78.4%
No.	18.1%
Other (please share)	3.5%

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

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It is almost impossible for a translator to adjust their rates with tax raises and inflation.

By anonymous - featured on Jan 21, 2025

Agree (most clients would leave).	67.2%
I am not sure.	20.1%
Disagree (most clients would stay).	9.2%
Other N/A	3.4%

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

What do you do if you misquote for a job (in the client's favour)?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Jan 20, 2025

Honour the quote in full	41.9%
Resubmit the quote with your correct terms	33.8%
Something else (please share)	12.4%
Negotiate/Offer a discount	6.8%
Keep the price, but extend the deadline	3.0%
Keep the deadline, but ask for more money	1.7%
Cancel the job/Stop working with the client	0.4%

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

Has LinkedIn ever been useful to you?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 19, 2025

No	53.4%
Yes	39.4%
Other	7.2%

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

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What do you call disappointing when it comes to low earnings per month?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 18, 2025

0-1500 EUR	46.2%
zero	24.0%
below 3000 EUR	17.6%
other option - pls comment	7.7%
below 5000 EUR	4.5%

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

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What are your thoughts on dubbing in movies?

By Sarah Presciutti - featured on Jan 17, 2025

It’s an added service, nothing wrong with it	33.9%
Necessary for non-multilingual people	22.2%
It limits learning new languages	17.7%
I’m neutral	9.7%
It’s outdated	8.9%
I love it	7.7%

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

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Has AI (LLMs etc.) changed your day-to-day work this year?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 16, 2025

Yes, somewhat.	29.1%
Not at all.	28.4%
Yes, radically.	26.9%
A bit.	13.0%
Other (discuss)	2.6%

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

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Will AI increase or decrease demand for language learning in the long term?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 13, 2025

Decrease.	65.0%
No impact.	22.3%
Increase.	12.7%

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

Have you ever tried smart glasses?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 12, 2025

No, why would I?	75.1%
No, but I'd love to.	23.2%
Yes, not worth it.	1.7%
Yes, loved them!	0.0%

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

An NDA with high fine for each potential violation written out only for the translator...

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Jan 11, 2025

should be avoided at all costs	55.2%
is the standard practice	13.4%
is variation of the standard practice	12.1%
Other (please comment)	12.1%
is OK because it's just an NDA	7.3%

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

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If you do, do you prefer playing video games in your native language?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 10, 2025

N/A (other)	33.0%
No.	28.9%
It depends.	19.4%
Yes.	18.7%

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

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"In the future, many workers will be let go because because they don’t work effectively with AI"

By anonymous - featured on Jan 9, 2025

Agree	48.3%
Not sure	36.9%
Disagree	14.8%

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

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Are Large Language Models ready for legal translation?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 8, 2025

Not sure.	40.3%
No.	36.9%
Yes.	15.8%
Other (please share)	7.0%

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

Do you believe leadership and management roles will be affected by AI?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 7, 2025

Not sure.	31.2%
Not at all.	17.7%
A lot.	16.7%
Up to a point.	16.7%
A bit.	15.2%
N/A (please share)	2.5%

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