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What is your policy on taking on volunteer translation/interpreting work?

By anonymous

Only during slow periods.	27.8%
Help loved ones, but not organizations.	22.7%
Keep my skills only for paid work.	21.6%
N/A (please share).	17.5%
Consistently dedicate time to it.	10.3%

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How do you handle clients who send "urgent" updates via WhatsApp or SMS?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 13

If it's not in my email, it doesn't exist.	32.6%
don't share my personal number with clients.	26.7%
N/A (please comment)	16.3%
I like the instant communication.	14.0%
I read them but only reply via email.	10.5%

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