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Does the weather affect your productivity as a translator?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 29

No, the weather doesn’t impact my work.	38.4%
I’ve never noticed a difference.	26.6%
Yes, I’m more productive during rainy days.	20.9%
Yes, I work better in sunny weather.	10.2%
Other (please share)	4.0%

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

"AI-powered speech translation is the future of multilingual events"

By anonymous - featured on Sep 28

Disagree	32.7%
Not sure	28.8%
Agree.	20.6%
Neutral	14.2%
Other (discuss)	3.6%

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

When prospecting for new clients, I mainly use...

By anonymous - featured on Sep 27

Marketplaces (ProZ, etc.)	47.7%
Cold emails	20.6%
N/A (share)	19.6%
LinkedIn	12.1%
Cold calls	0.0%

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

What is your reaction when someone asks you to reveal your income?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 26

Sth like "it varies".	51.0%
I say an average amount.	17.0%
I reveal it openly.	10.4%
I say it is a business secret, sorry.	10.1%
Other (pls share).	7.7%
I change the topic.	3.0%
I show my graphs/statistics.	0.8%

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

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Are you losing clients due to Machine Translation/AI?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 25

Not at all	31.3%
I lost a few clients.	30.8%
I lost so many clients.	19.2%
Other N/A (discuss)	18.7%

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

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Will you be upgrading to Trados Studio 2024?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 24

I don't use Trados	32.7%
No (please, tell why)	31.2%
Maybe, still thinking about it	23.3%
Yes (please, tell why)	10.0%
Other (please share).	2.7%

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

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How do you feel about the context provided in KudoZ questions?

By Oleksii Zharyk - featured on Sep 23

The context is often missing or incomplete.	39.3%
The context is usually sufficient for me.	36.0%
Other N/A (discuss)	18.7%
I don’t focus much on the context provided.	6.0%

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

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Do you think the work is decreasing this month?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 22

Yes, a lot	33.2%
Yes, a bit	16.1%
Neutral	15.5%
No, it has increased	15.0%
No, it's the same	12.4%
N/A Other	7.8%

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

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I am a … translator/interpreter

By Camille Abou Jamra - featured on Sep 21

Bilingual	48.5%
Trilingual	34.2%
Quadrilingual	17.3%

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

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What was the highest discount you were asked to offer after providing a quote for your service?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Sep 20

Other or N/A (please share)	24.7%
31% to 50%	18.3%
16% to 30%	17.1%
Less than 15%	15.5%
Above 75%	13.1%
51% to 75%	11.2%

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

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My average daily translation output right now is:

By anonymous - featured on Sep 19

2,050 - 2,500 words	19.6%
1,550 - 2,000 words	16.4%
2,550 - 3,000 words	15.0%
More than 3,500 words	13.8%
Less than 500 words	10.1%
1,050 - 1,500 words	10.1%
550 - 1,000 words	7.8%
3,050 - 3,500 words	7.2%

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

What drives your passion for translation or interpreting?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 18

Love for languages and cultures.	33.5%
Flexibility and work-life balance.	18.6%
The intellectual challenge.	18.3%
Financial independence.	16.2%
N/A (please share)	7.3%
Helping people communicate across barriers.	6.1%

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

Have you ever had a healthcare experience that made you appreciate clear communication?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 17

Yes.	42.9%
No	42.0%
Other (please share)	15.1%

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

Do you think advertising your services in Likedin is important?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 16

No.	44.6%
It depends.	27.5%
Yes.	22.5%
N/A (discuss)	5.4%

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

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Someone once said that “AI will only replace those who use it”.

By Camille Abou Jamra - featured on Sep 15

This is not clear to me yet.	39.5%
Totally disagree.	30.5%
Totally agree.	24.2%
Other N/A (please discuss)	5.8%

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

Which is your usual conflict management style at work?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 14

Negotiating (discuss/keep an open dialogue)	33.5%
Collaborating (a mutually beneficial solution)	19.6%
Avoiding (steer clear of conflicts)	18.8%
Other (share)	13.8%
Compromising (take middle ground)	7.6%
Competing (stand firm on my position to win)	3.6%
Accommodating (give in to keep peace)	3.1%

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

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When you get angry, do you...

By anonymous - featured on Sep 13

take a break to cool off?	30.9%
stay calm and address the issue logically?	19.1%
vent to someone you trust?	14.7%
Other (discuss)	13.3%
exercise or engage in a physical activity?	12.9%
meditate/practice deep breathing techniques?	5.4%
channel your frustration into your work?	3.6%

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

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How much of their tech stack should LSPs own and develop in-house?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 12

N/A (discuss)	39.9%
Some of it	21.3%
Most of it	17.4%
None	16.3%
All of it	5.1%

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

How do you raise your rates?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 11

My prices vary project by project.	36.7%
Only to new clients.	27.9%
Other (pls share)	19.2%
I have a fixed rate for everything.	10.1%
Annually, around January (to all clients).	6.1%

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

Which aspect of translation/interpretation do you find most challenging?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 10

Balancing accuracy with readability/fluency.	24.2%
Understanding complex terminology.	21.5%
Managing client expectations.	16.6%
Other (discuss)	16.3%
Dealing with payments.	12.5%
Maintaining cultural nuances.	9.0%

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

In your opinion, which language does every country want to learn?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 9

English	74.8%
Other (please specify)	8.1%
Chinese	4.5%
Spanish	3.7%
Zulu	2.8%
Japanese	2.0%
Arabic	1.2%
French	1.2%
Hindi	0.8%
Korean	0.8%

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

How do you feel about the potential for improved networking through the new version of ProZ.com?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 7

Won't make much of a difference	37.6%
Other (please specify)	24.8%
It will be helpful	17.6%
Skeptical, but willing to try it	10.3%
Excited	9.7%

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

What do you have zero tolerance mostly for in your professional work as a translator or interpreter?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 6

Late or non-payment from clients	29.8%
Low rates or undervaluing my work	24.8%
Unrealistic deadlines	14.2%
Disrespectful behavior or lack of professiona	13.9%
Other (please specify)	8.3%
Constant last-minute changes to the project	5.0%
Poor communication or unclear instructions	4.0%

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

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Does it make sense to use multiple choice in a translation test?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 5

It depends on what is being tested.	58.6%
No.	28.6%
Yes.	10.1%
Other (discuss)	2.7%

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

How satisfied are you with your current rates?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 4

Neutral	37.9%
Satisfied	28.3%
Dissatisfied	23.9%
Very dissatisfied	4.9%
Very satisfied	3.6%
N/A (discuss)	1.4%

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

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What is your primary search engine?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 3

Google	90.0%
DuckDuckGo	3.0%
Other (please share)	3.0%
Bing	1.8%
Startpage/Ixquick	1.3%
Brave	0.8%
SearX	0.3%
Swisscows	0.0%

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

How can a translator use online AI tools when working under NDA?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Sep 2

A combination of the above	31.3%
None of the above	21.3%
N/A (please share)	17.3%
Ask questions about a term or subject	14.1%
Translate anonymized text	10.8%
Brainstorming (suggest variants)	5.2%

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

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How do you feel about working in a coworking space (in-person) with colleagues living nearby?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 1

I prefer working alone	48.0%
I'd be open to joining occasionally	20.7%
I'm not very interested but could consider it	20.1%
I'd love to do it regularly	7.8%
Other (discuss)	3.4%

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

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This weekend, I'll be busy...

By anonymous - featured on Aug 31

working	22.8%
doing what-ever-I-want and none of your business!	22.1%
doing family activities	13.2%
with a combination of... (please share)	12.5%
doing house/household-related activities or work	10.3%
reading/studying/researching	5.7%
socializing	5.3%
playing	4.6%
with something else (please share)	3.6%

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

Do you find yourself turning down some clients because of the CAT tools they require?

By O María Elena Guerrero - featured on Aug 30

Yes	68.4%
No	31.6%

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

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How do you cope with stressful situations?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 28

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Would you describe your job as stressful?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 27

Occasionally, depending on the project.	38.4%
Rarely, I find it mostly manageable.	24.0%
It varies depending on the client or deadline	18.0%
No, I don’t find it stressful at all.	10.5%
Yes, it’s very stressful most of the time.	7.7%
Other (please specify).	1.4%

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

How many areas of expertise do you have?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 26

3-4	40.3%
5 or more	30.3%
1-2	21.9%
Other (please share)	7.5%

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

Which technology from the past do you miss the most?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 25

Handwritten notes and letters	33.3%
Printed dictionaries and reference books	21.9%
Other - N/A (discuss)	21.9%
Landline phones	6.2%
Analog tape recorders	5.2%
Typewriters	4.7%
Fax machines	4.7%
Dial-up internet	2.1%
Early word processors	0.0%

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

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How do you keep your brain healthy?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 24

All the above	32.6%
Regular physical exercise	20.7%
Getting enough sleep	15.2%
Other (please specify)	12.5%
Brain games and puzzles (e.g., crosswords)	9.8%
Meditation/mindfulness practices	3.8%
Socializing with friends and family	2.7%
Limiting screen time	2.7%

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

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Do you find yourself turning down certain clients because of the payment method(s) they use?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 23

You have not voted on this poll.

Are you taking any time off in August?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 22

No	61.4%
Yes.	33.0%
Other (please share)	5.6%

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

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The main reason I am a part-time freelancer is because...

By anonymous - featured on Aug 21

Other (please share)	46.7%
there's insufficient translation work.	27.0%
I prefer not to work any additional hours.	10.2%
I have another part-time freelance job.	6.1%
I have a full-time job as an employee.	5.7%
I have a part-time job as an employee.	4.1%

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

Have you ever seen anyone using a “Translation Earpiece”?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 20

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Have you read a translation of a female author’s work lately?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 19

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Do you think having a professional website is profitable?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 18

No, ProZ or similar sites are enough.	31.1%
Yes, but I still do not have one.	21.1%
Yes, I do have one.	18.4%
No, I have one and it does not make any difference at all.	17.4%
Other (discuss)	12.1%

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

If you participated in the Olympics MTPE video project, what were your professional impressions?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 17

You have not voted on this poll.

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How often do you doubt your achievements despite evidence of your success?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 16

Have you ever faced any challenges in the industry you feel your male/female counterparts did not?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 15

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How do you mostly identify a scam or fraud before it's too late?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 14

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Have you heard about the Slow Translation Manifesto?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 13

No, never.	87.5%
Yes.	11.6%
Other (please share)	0.9%

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

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Do you get more jobs as a freelancer in the summer due to companies' employees vacations?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 12

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Have you set any personal goals for the summer?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 11

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