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6739 polls, displaying 701 through 750
Will AI lead to an impoverishment of language and, as a backlash, of our understanding of the world?
By Géraldine Fourrier - featured on Nov 18, 2024
Too soon to tell 32.4%
It is already the case 26.5%
Yes, it will 24.0%
No, there is no risk. 11.3%
N/A Other (discuss) 5.9%
204 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you ever visit websites using your mobile phone?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 17, 2024
Regularly. 51.5%
Sometimes. 28.4%
Rarely. 11.9%
Never 7.7%
Other (please comment) 0.5%
194 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Did you use to read a lot when you were a child?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 16, 2024
Yes. 82.7%
No. 15.5%
Other (discuss) 1.8%
329 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever heard about "Imposter Syndrome"?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 15, 2024
Yes, I've read about it. 68.9%
No, never. 19.9%
Yes, but I'm not sure what it means. 11.1%
N/A (other) 0.0%
341 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Would you lower you rate if the agency guaranteed more hours?
By Kylie Kirkpatrick - featured on Nov 14, 2024
It depends on the agency and schedule. 50.1%
No, never. My rate is my rate. 32.3%
Yes, more hours means more money. 14.2%
N/A Other 3.4%
353 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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If you had a lot of free time, would you start learning another foreign language?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 13, 2024
Yes. 71.2%
No. 28.8%
351 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What top-level domain (TLD) do you use for your professional website?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 12, 2024
I don't have a website 50.9%
.com 31.7%
Country code TLD (.co.uk, .fr, .ru, etcetera) 12.6%
Other (please share) 2.3%
.net 2.0%
.org 0.6%
350 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you use CafeTrans Espresso?
By Vladimir Dubisskiy - featured on Nov 10, 2024
No 69.6%
What is it? 17.2%
Yes 4.0%
No, but I want to 3.5%
I like Espresso coffee 3.5%
Yes, loving it 2.2%
227 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you vote in your country elections?
By Vladimir Dubisskiy - featured on Nov 9, 2024
Yes, always 77.5%
I did in the past but then stopped 11.0%
No, never 6.9%
I don't bother 4.6%
218 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which dictionary/glossary format do you prefer as a translator?
By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Nov 8, 2024
Interactive website 54.3%
Termbase for CAT-tools 21.5%
Book 9.6%
Other (please comment) 7.0%
Mobile app 4.0%
Excel sheet 3.6%
302 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you believe that AI-tools can help freelance translators diversify?
By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Nov 7, 2024
No 55.3%
Yes 41.7%
I'll answer in a comment 3.0%
302 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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If you could travel back in time to when you started, what is the one tip you would give yourself?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 6, 2024
Not every project is worth saying "yes" to 23.3%
Start saving money! 18.1%
Don't undervalue your skills 14.2%
Other 12.9%
Find a niche and specialize 12.3%
Invest in tools and continuous learning 10.0%
View networking as essential, not optional 9.1%
309 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which type of machine translation do you use?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 5, 2024
I never use MT 32.4%
Free 29.4%
Paid 22.6%
Licence provided by someone else 10.6%
Other 4.9%
367 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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On my professional activity, the spread of English lingua franca...
By anonymous - featured on Nov 4, 2024
has had positive consequences. 41.1%
has had no effects. 26.8%
N/A (discuss) 17.7%
has had negative consequences. 14.3%
231 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Regarding accesibility to meaning, I think the quality of non-native English source speeches is...
By anonymous - featured on Nov 3, 2024
worse than Native-English. 50.0%
N/A (other) 27.9%
similar to Native-English.. 16.9%
better than Native English. 5.1%
136 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you prefer purchasing products that provide information in your native language?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 2, 2024
It depends. 53.4%
Yes. 26.5%
No. 18.8%
N/A (plesase share) 1.3%
223 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When provided with language options, do you choose to browse a website in your native language?
By anonymous - featured on Nov 1, 2024
Sometimes, it depends. 55.9%
Rarely. 15.8%
Always. 13.0%
Never. 12.1%
N/A (please share) 3.2%
247 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How many years have you been working in the language industry?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 31, 2024
More than 15 years. 58.0%
11-15 years. 20.3%
4-6 years. 9.0%
7-10 years. 8.2%
1-3 years. 3.4%
Less than 1 year. 1.1%
N/A (discuss) 0.0%
355 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are you satisfied with your current primary work environment setup?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 30, 2024
Mostly, but I could use a few improvements. 38.5%
Yes, it’s perfect. 31.2%
It's functional. 15.3%
It's far from ideal. 9.8%
I haven't given it much thought. 5.2%
327 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you think localization improves bussiness?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 29, 2024
Yes. 66.1%
It depends. 26.2%
Other (discuss) 5.0%
No. 2.7%
298 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever had training/guidelines on handling gender-neutral/inclusive language in translations?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 28, 2024
No. 66.7%
Yes. 28.9%
Other (please discuss) 4.5%
201 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you engage in online international shopping?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 27, 2024
Only when I can’t find something locally. 32.4%
Occasionally. 27.9%
Never, I stick to local purchases. 16.8%
Regularly. 14.0%
N/A (other) 5.6%
I’ve considered it but haven’t tried yet. 3.4%
179 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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I was guided into the language industry through...
By anonymous - featured on Oct 26, 2024
language related studies. 52.0%
A chance encounter/ unexpected career change. 22.9%
N/A (please share) 11.4%
a job opportunity. 8.9%
recommendations from someone in the industry. 4.8%
271 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which of the following factors do you feel most impacts your freelancing work or opportunities?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 25, 2024
Professional experience 39.6%
Other. 20.8%
Some of the above. 17.1%
All of the above. 6.5%
Education. 6.1%
Having children/parenting. 5.1%
Age. 4.1%
Gender identity. 0.7%
293 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Are you taxed on every purchase in your country?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 24, 2024
Yes. 70.1%
It depends. 15.3%
No. 10.8%
N/A (discuss) 3.7%
268 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is your opinion about test translations (as a translator)?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 23, 2024
I do them but I do not always get the job. 44.6%
I do them but mostly I am not chosen. 12.7%
Other (please share) 12.4%
I do them happily – I always get the job. 11.1%
I only do paid tests, the result varies. 10.2%
I refuse to do them. 8.9%
314 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which is your first move when you handle an agency that is not paying?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 22, 2024
Send multiple reminders and follow-ups. 62.6%
Stop accepting work from the agency. 18.1%
Report the agency on forums or websites. 8.0%
Other (discuss) 5.3%
Negotiate a payment plan/other arrangement. 3.3%
Let it go and move on to other clients. 1.8%
Take legal action. 1.0%
398 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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As a freelancing parent, do/did you pay for childcare/cleaning or get/got support from grandparents?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 19, 2024
N/A (other) 45.9%
Manage/d everything myself without paid help. 15.1%
Pay/id for childcare and cleaning services. 12.2%
My partner and I share/d both. 9.8%
Adjust/ed my working hours to manage. 7.8%
Occasionally pay/id for help when necessary. 5.4%
Got support from grandparents/others. 3.9%
205 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you deal with criticism from clients?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 18, 2024
Ask for clarification and discuss it. 39.5%
Take it constructively. 23.3%
Politely defend my choices. 14.2%
Feel frustrated but strive to learn from it. 13.9%
Accept it but don't let it affect me. 3.7%
N/A (discuss) 3.7%
Try to ignore it and move on. 1.7%
296 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What kind of conditions would help you reduce stress levels and make your life easier?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 17, 2024
More reliable and consistent clients. 41.9%
Higher rates and fairer compensation. 27.1%
A better work-life balance and more time off. 11.9%
Flexible working hours and deadlines. 9.6%
Other (please share) 6.9%
Clearer communication with clients. 1.7%
Access to better tools and technology. 1.0%
303 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How is the bureaucratic system in your country of residence treating you?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 16, 2024
It's manageable. 31.1%
It's frustrating and slow. 24.6%
Very well, the process is smooth. 15.0%
It’s a complete nightmare. 13.7%
I try to avoid dealing with it. 10.9%
N/A (other) 4.8%
293 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you think there is a need for new medical/health care translators?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 15, 2024
I’m unsure, but it could depend on future developments in healthcare. 27.4%
Yes, the demand is growing rapidly. 23.4%
No, advancements in technology will reduce the need for human translators. 16.1%
N/A Other 13.5%
No, the current number of translators is sufficient. 10.6%
Yes, but only in certain specialized fields. 9.1%
274 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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MTPE requires twice the effort (reading, analyzing, correcting) while cutting the revenue in half.
By Seraye Mayda - featured on Oct 14, 2024
Agree 59.9%
Disagree 31.6%
Other N/A (discuss) 8.5%
247 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When working with a source file and a target file onscreen, how do you arrange them?
By Elías Sauza - featured on Oct 13, 2024
Source left, target right 75.1%
Other N/A 9.8%
It doesn't matter 9.3%
Target left, source right 5.7%
193 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What are the best strategies for expanding and growing your translation business?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 12, 2024
Client focus - increase their number 51.6%
Project focus - increase high volume jobs 15.1%
Other (please share) 12.5%
Rate focus - rate raise for everything 9.2%
Stability focus - in-house job + TL 4.7%
Availability focus - offering 24/7 services 3.6%
Team focus - partnering with others 3.3%
337 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you see generative AI as a democratizing tool?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 10, 2024
Not sure, I see positive and negative impacts 46.6%
It favors larger companies only. 22.4%
Other (discuss) 13.5%
Yes, it makes technology more accessible. 6.0%
Yes, but it also poses risks of inequality. 6.0%
It widens the gap between different skills. 5.3%
281 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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In the future, all translators/interpreters will need to include English in their working languages.
By anonymous - featured on Oct 9, 2024
Disagree 34.8%
Not sure 32.7%
Agree 30.6%
N/A (other) 1.8%
333 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you believe new languages will emerge in the near future, increasing the demand for translators?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 8, 2024
No, I don’t think new languages will emerge. 59.8%
It’s possible, but I’m unsure. 16.1%
No, it will come from existing languages. 13.8%
Yes, I strongly believe this will happen. 5.9%
Yes, but it might take a while. 4.4%
341 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you think it is still worth being a sworn translator?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 7, 2024
Yes, I definitely do. 37.9%
Other (please share) 21.3%
No, I don't. 16.1%
No, I don't, there is no need for it. 14.2%
No, I don't, it is not well-paid. 10.4%
211 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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In the future, interpreting services will be...
By anonymous - featured on Oct 6, 2024
still requiring human expertise. 43.4%
automated with minimal human involvement. 20.3%
in higher demand due to globalization. 9.1%
less frequent as AI advances. 9.1%
tailored to niche industries or sectors. 7.0%
focused on real-time (AI-driven solutions). 6.3%
more for political than practical reasons. 2.8%
more essential in multicultural settings. 2.1%
143 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever thought of transforming your freelance status to company?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 5, 2024
No, never, I prefer freelancing. 45.4%
Yes, but only in theory. 17.3%
Yes, I have already done it and it works. 11.8%
I will go with the flow...one can never know. 7.8%
Yes, but there is no potential in it for me. 5.9%
Yes, I have tried it, but had to give it up. 5.9%
Other (please share) 5.9%
306 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Is there anything you regret not having done as a translator and feel it's now too late to do it?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 4, 2024
No, it’s never too late to make changes. 34.7%
No, I feel content with my career path so far 23.9%
Yes, not starting earlier in my career. 16.6%
Yes, not pursuing more certification. 8.0%
N/A (please share) 7.3%
Yes, not specializing in a different field. 5.7%
Yes, not having invested in me. 3.8%
314 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever considered learning sign language?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 3, 2024
No, it’s not something I’ve considered. 47.7%
Yes, I’ve thought about it. 30.7%
No, but I’m open to it in the future. 18.4%
Other (discuss) 2.0%
I already know sign language. 0.9%
Yes, I’m currently learning it. 0.3%
348 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you read news in your target language/s?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 2, 2024
Daily 69.3%
A few times a week 11.1%
Occasionally 10.5%
Rarely 5.3%
Never 2.8%
N/A (discuss) 1.1%
361 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How does your family influence your work-life balance as a translator?
By anonymous - featured on Oct 1, 2024
They are very supportive. 29.5%
My family doesn’t have much impact on it. 25.3%
It can be challenging. 17.9%
I often struggle to find time for both. 12.8%
Other (please share) 8.0%
I have set clear boundaries. 6.5%
352 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you use your phone for translation-related tasks?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 30, 2024
Never 39.6%
Rarely 37.0%
Often 15.5%
All the time 6.8%
N/A (discuss) 1.1%
265 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Does the weather affect your productivity as a translator?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 29, 2024
No, the weather doesn’t impact my work. 38.1%
I’ve never noticed a difference. 26.5%
Yes, I’m more productive during rainy days. 21.5%
Yes, I work better in sunny weather. 9.9%
Other (please share) 3.9%
181 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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"AI-powered speech translation is the future of multilingual events"
By anonymous - featured on Sep 28, 2024
Disagree 32.5%
Not sure 29.0%
Agree. 20.5%
Neutral 14.5%
Other (discuss) 3.5%
283 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When prospecting for new clients, I mainly use...
By anonymous - featured on Sep 27, 2024
Marketplaces (ProZ, etc.) 47.7%
Cold emails 20.8%
N/A (share) 19.5%
LinkedIn 12.0%
Cold calls 0.0%
308 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is your reaction when someone asks you to reveal your income?
By anonymous - featured on Sep 26, 2024
Sth like "it varies". 50.7%
I say an average amount. 16.8%
I say it is a business secret, sorry. 10.3%
I reveal it openly. 10.3%
Other (pls share). 7.9%
I change the topic. 3.3%
I show my graphs/statistics. 0.8%
369 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (14)] [View this poll]

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