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6739 polls, displaying 651 through 700
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.
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How do you feel about the end of this year compared to previous years?
By anonymous - featured on Jan 6, 2025
Less optimistic 31.7%
About the same 28.8%
More optimistic 16.3%
Reflective and introspective 10.1%
Ready for a fresh start 10.1%
N/A (other) 2.9%
208 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is the biggest challenge you face as a freelance translator or interpreter?
By Ersin Berber - featured on Jan 5, 2025
Finding new clients/projects 43.0%
2/3 of the above 21.5%
Negotiating fair rates 14.5%
Balancing work and personal life 6.5%
Marketing and self-promotion 5.5%
N/A Other 5.0%
Managing workload and deadlines 3.5%
Staying updated with industry tools and trend 0.5%
200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which role prepares you best for leading an LSP?
By anonymous - featured on Jan 4, 2025
Project Management. 36.3%
Language expert. 26.3%
Other (N/A) 22.2%
Sales. 7.6%
Finance and Admin. 4.7%
Language Ops. 2.9%
171 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which skill group do you see as rising the most in prominence for workers in 2025-2026?
By anonymous - featured on Jan 3, 2025
All of the above. 41.5%
Self-management (active learning, resilience) 18.0%
Critical thinking and analysis. 10.5%
Other (please share) 9.0%
Some of the above. 8.0%
None of the above. 7.5%
Problem-solving. 5.5%
200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever canceled an already accepted translation or interpretation request? (Accepted by you.)
By anonymous - featured on Jan 2, 2025
No 47.2%
Yes 44.4%
I don't remember 8.3%
216 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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As a member, would you like to be invited to test the ProZ upcoming new site?
By anonymous - featured on Jan 1, 2025
No 49.7%
Yes. 39.4%
Other (discuss) 10.9%
165 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you think the public sector should provide stronger support for reskilling displaced workers?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 31, 2024
Yes. 54.9%
It depends. 27.7%
No. 9.2%
Other (please share) 8.2%
195 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are you planning to make any professional changes in 2025?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 30, 2024
Yes. 33.2%
No. 28.1%
Maybe. 23.5%
Not sure. 12.0%
Other (N/A) 3.2%
217 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you make your plans?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 29, 2024
In my head—no written plans needed. 28.7%
On paper (notebooks, planners, sticky notes) 25.1%
Using a mix of paper and digital tools. 25.1%
On a digital device (tablet, phone, computer) 16.4%
Other (please specify). 4.6%
195 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you cope with massive changes to your translations?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 28, 2024
I review and adjust methodically over time. 31.4%
Other (please specify). 21.1%
I adapt quickly and embrace the changes. 20.6%
I find it challenging but eventually adapt. 14.3%
I prefer to stick to the original version. 8.6%
I seek feedback or support from others. 4.0%
175 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you trade or invest in stocks/forex/crypto/indices/commodities/futures/CFDs/options?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 27, 2024
No 64.2%
Yes 24.0%
No, but I plan to do it in the future 11.8%
271 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Did you notice a summer slowdown in business this year?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 26, 2024
Fairly stable. 44.3%
Yes, definitely. 44.3%
No, busier than ever. 11.4%
149 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you tried the new YouTube AI Live Dubbing feature?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 25, 2024
No, why would I? 73.8%
No, but I'd like to. 18.8%
Yes, not worth it. 4.4%
Yes, loved it! 3.1%
160 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you use AI tools for transcription / subtitling?
By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Dec 24, 2024
No, I do not do transcription / subtitling 38.1%
No, I prefer to do it manually 20.8%
No, I do not know about such tools 12.4%
Yes, sometimes 11.1%
No, other 9.7%
No, but I plan to 4.4%
Yes, all the time 3.5%
226 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you send Christmas e-greetings to your clients or it is rather up to them to greet their vendors?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 23, 2024
No, I do not, I am a vendor only. 35.4%
Yes, I do, but only to regular clients. 18.0%
Yes, I do. 14.3%
Other thoughts - pls share. 14.3%
Never, it would be like hidden marketing. 9.3%
Christmas time does not apply to my culture. 8.7%
161 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which web browser did you use the most in 2024?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 22, 2024
Chrome 52.2%
Firefox 30.2%
Brave 4.9%
Edge 4.4%
Opera 3.8%
Safari 2.2%
Vivaldi 1.1%
Other (please share) 1.1%
182 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you tried AI-assisted video generation?
By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Dec 21, 2024
No, and I do not plan to 50.4%
No, I'm not aware of these capabilities 25.0%
No, but I plan to 14.4%
No, other 7.2%
Yes, I generated video from text 2.5%
Yes, I tried both text-to-video and avatars 0.4%
Yes, I tried video generation with avatars 0.0%
236 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do translation agencies make you feel valued?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 20, 2024
Mostly yes 44.6%
Mostly no 31.2%
Yes 10.1%
No 9.7%
N/A 4.4%
298 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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ProZ polls should be related strictly to the translation industry (no random questions).
By anonymous - featured on Dec 19, 2024
Agree 44.6%
I don't care / I don't know 33.1%
Disagree 22.3%
287 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Where do vendor managers go to find freelance translators/interpreters?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 18, 2024
ProZ.com 51.2%
Other N/A 27.2%
Referrals 13.4%
Associations 7.8%
Trade shows 0.5%
Universities 0.0%
217 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What will be the most common measure to invoice language services in 2030?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 17, 2024
By word 53.0%
By hour 19.8%
By project 17.3%
Other 9.9%
283 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Should LSPs hire sales staff from outside the industry?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 16, 2024
Better to have a mix of both. 40.0%
Other (discuss) 29.6%
Skip the learning curve, hire insiders. 17.0%
Yes, what matters are sales skills. 13.3%
135 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which was the busiest quarter for you this year?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 15, 2024
Fourth quarter 25.7%
No seasonality 20.5%
First quarter 19.3%
Third quarter 15.8%
Second quarter 12.9%
Other (please share) 5.8%
171 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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At what age do you think children should have access to their own personal phone?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 14, 2024
14–16 years old 37.3%
11–13 years old 24.3%
17 years or older 13.4%
Only when necessary (e.g., for safety) 11.9%
8–10 years old 8.2%
N/A (please share) 3.4%
Under 8 years old 1.5%
268 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When working, how often do you check your phone messages?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 13, 2024
Frequently (every 10-30 minutes) 35.8%
Rarely (only during breaks) 31.1%
Always (constantly checking messages) 16.7%
Other (please share) 9.6%
Never (I don't check it during work) 6.8%
293 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How important is impartiality when translating?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 12, 2024
Extremely important 63.4%
Somewhat important 19.0%
It depends 11.2%
N/A Other 3.7%
Not very important 2.6%
268 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you handle confidentiality and data security when working with sensitive information?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 11, 2024
Sign NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) 48.7%
Other (please share) 21.8%
Limit data sharing 12.8%
Store files securely 12.8%
Use secure translation tools 3.8%
Seek professional advice 0.0%
78 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you see/get less job offers from this site than a year ago?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 10, 2024
Yes 63.6%
I am not sure 18.9%
No 8.8%
Other N/A 8.8%
376 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are you planning to leave the translation industry in the next few years?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 9, 2024
No 55.2%
Maybe 22.6%
Yes 16.0%
N/A Other 6.1%
212 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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As the year comes to an end, how would you describe your work experience this year?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 8, 2024
Quieter than I expected 43.5%
A good balance of work and rest 26.1%
Other (discuss) 12.0%
Challenging but rewarding 10.3%
It was my busiest year yet! 8.2%
184 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you supported any charity organization lately?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 7, 2024
Regularly. 29.4%
Occasionally. 29.4%
No, not recently. 18.7%
I don’t support charity organizations. 18.3%
No, but I plan to. 4.4%
252 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Would you consider having weekly virtual coworking sessions with colleagues?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 6, 2024
Never 45.2%
It depends 24.6%
Maybe 16.6%
Yes. 11.0%
Other N/A 2.7%
301 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you ever buy any goods related to work on Black Friday?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 5, 2024
I don’t usually participate. 48.7%
No, I don’t shop for work-related items. 19.1%
No, but I take note of deals for the future. 11.2%
N/A (please share) 7.2%
Yes, I buy office supplies or equipment. 5.1%
Yes, I invest in books or resources. 5.1%
Yes, I stock up on software and tools. 3.6%
277 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How many hours a day do you work (excl. weekends)?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 4, 2024
It depends on the project 38.6%
Less than 8 24.6%
Up to 8 18.8%
12-16 8.1%
8 7.0%
Other thoughts (pls comment) 2.9%
345 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you usually schedule your deadlines?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 3, 2024
Based on word count and estimated hours 25.9%
I follow the client's suggested deadline 23.5%
I set a buffer to allow for unforeseen issues 19.7%
I prioritize based on urgency and workload 15.6%
I rely on experience and intuition 7.8%
N/A Other 4.1%
I use a fixed daily output (e.g., X words/hs) 3.4%
294 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you get updated on translation trends?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 2, 2024
Other (please share) 30.3%
ProZ Translation news 22.6%
Webinars 13.5%
Networking with colleagues 13.5%
Industry publications 11.0%
Conferences 5.2%
Blogs 3.9%
155 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which type of translation project do you find most rewarding?
By anonymous - featured on Dec 1, 2024
Technical translation 24.4%
Marketing/creative content 22.2%
Medical translation 15.3%
Literary translation 14.8%
Other (please share) 14.2%
Legal translation 9.1%
176 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which personal characteristic has worked well for you in your career?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 30, 2024
Attention to detail 33.2%
Curiosity and research skills 16.6%
Other (please specify) 12.3%
Time management skills 10.2%
Adaptability to different topics 8.5%
Strong communication abilities 8.1%
Love for continuous learning 6.8%
Cultural awareness and sensitivity 4.3%
235 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you feel about language companies integrating AI localization capabilities?
By Bora Taşdemir - featured on Nov 29, 2024
It's important not to stay behind 29.2%
AI hype is overrated 25.8%
AI localization is still premature 15.0%
Other (please share) 10.0%
They'll face data privacy issues 7.5%
Opting out AI technology might be better 7.5%
AI localization is already indispensable 5.0%
240 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What variant of English do you speak?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 28, 2024
British English 46.4%
American English 44.4%
Canadian English 3.3%
Indian English 2.9%
Australian English 1.3%
South African English 1.3%
New Zealand English 0.3%
306 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you taken any CPD trainings in the last 5 years in any of these subjects?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 27, 2024
None of the above 48.9%
2/3 of the above 15.2%
Subject matter 8.0%
Other (please share) 8.0%
Technology 4.2%
Post editing 4.2%
4/5 of the above 3.8%
Localisation 3.0%
All of the above 2.3%
Finance 1.5%
Soft skills (management, negotation, etc) 1.1%
264 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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In your view, which is the main barrier to a rewarding career as an independent professional?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 26, 2024
Instability/lack of stable client flow 40.7%
Too low rates 19.8%
All the above 12.7%
Work-life balance 6.8%
N/A Other 6.5%
Isolation 5.9%
Competition 3.4%
Technology 3.1%
Lack of interesting work 1.2%
324 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you keep your devices clean (if you do)?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 25, 2024
I wipe them regularly 59.9%
Other (please share) 21.0%
I use specialized cleaning products 9.6%
I use DIY cleaning methods 8.3%
I have them cleaned by a professional 1.3%
157 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Let's get an overview of the gender of Proz.com translators/interpreters. Which is your gender?
By ferreirac - featured on Nov 24, 2024
Female 54.4%
Male 41.5%
Prefers not to declare 3.2%
Other 0.9%
217 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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ELIS2023 confirms the language industry is a women-dominated industry, which is the main reason?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 23, 2024
Higher female enrollment in humanities 37.1%
Women strong communication/language skills 19.0%
Flexibility of freelance work 18.5%
Other (please specify in the comments) 15.9%
Cultural and societal expectations 7.3%
Role of nurturing and interpersonal skills 2.2%
232 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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In your view, how long is it before computers translate by themselves?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 22, 2024
10-19 years 42.9%
N/A Other 31.0%
+50 years 11.5%
20-29 years 9.1%
30-39 years 5.2%
40-49 years 0.3%
287 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which work-related nightmares have you had?
By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Nov 21, 2024
I've never had such nightmares 43.0%
Continuing translation/interpretation in my dream 16.2%
Missing an important deadline 15.5%
Other 10.9%
Getting an order with impossible conditions 9.5%
Unable to find the right equivalent 4.9%
284 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What can boost your productivity the most?
By Lingua 5B - featured on Nov 20, 2024
A cup of tea/coffee 25.3%
Taking strategic breaks 14.3%
Automation in processes 13.2%
Exercise/brisk walk 13.2%
An enjoyable work environment 11.0%
N/A Other 9.9%
Relaxing/socializing 8.8%
A nice meal 4.4%
Working in a team 0.0%
91 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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If taking on a new niche, would you work for free as part of the learning phase (eg.academic books)?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 19, 2024
No way. 69.5%
Yes, I would. 22.3%
Other (discuss) 8.2%
305 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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6739 polls, displaying 651 through 700