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| | | I am exclusively a translator! | Feb 25, 2016 |
I'm a translator at heart and by trade...
| | | | Michael Harris 
Germany
Local time: 21:27
Member (2006)
German to English
but I do not really see the point of this Poll.
In the past I have made quite a few suggestions for polls that were a bit critical with regard to practices of ProZ, why dont those sort of polls get posted?
I know the answer is obvious, but also a shame as some of the staff cannot (do not want to) take any critic
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In some cases an interpreter but rarely, in a meeting or in a fair.
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I tried interpreting once and decided never to do it ever again.
As far as I am concerned, translators and interpreters are two completely different animals. I really cannot comprehend how you can be proficient at both.
"And never the twain shall meet." IMHO
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[Edited at 2016-02-26 01:33 GMT]
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Julian Holmes wrote:
I tried interpreting once and decided never to do it ever again.
Why?
| | | | neilmac
Spain
Local time: 21:27
Spanish to English
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I haven't done any interpreting for ages, in fact the last time was probably in 2008, and the job was interesting, a cinema festival (Mostra de Cine de Valencia). I prefer translating anyway, and nowadays it would need to pay really well (and preferably be interesting too) before I would consider doing it again. I kind of agree with Julian, I don't think there can be many people who are equally good at both.
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| | | | DZiW (X)
Ukraine
English to Russian
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| Once started as a translator | Feb 25, 2016 |
I was lucky to go 'direct,' now I work both as translator (1/3) and an interpreter (2/3).
With the exception of a few events, I really prefer to meet people and make new contacts (and friends), let alone it's so refreshing and better paid)
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| Translator and language teacher | Feb 25, 2016 |
Did some interpreting over the years, but definitely prefer translating. And teaching Hebrew !
There seems to be quite a number of language teachers among the language professionals, but no way to advertise it on ProZ.
| | | | | Translator or interpreter? | Feb 25, 2016 |
Julian Holmes wrote:
I tried interpreting once and decided never to do it ever again.
As far as I am concerned, translators and interpreters are two completely different animals. I really cannot comprehend how you can be proficient at both.
"And never the twain shall meet." IMHO
Small edit
[Edited at 2016-02-25 14:19 GMT]
Of course, these are different professions. And language teaching and desktop publishing are also different professions. Incidentally, medical workers have much more "different professions" in their domain. However, quite a few people do manage to combine. In my opinion, however, this means combining two different professions, not being a full-fledged specialist in one. A one who combined translating, interpreting and teaching may as well be an excellent violinist or journalist or else, etc.
| | | | Richard Jenkins
Brazil
Local time: 17:27
Member (2006)
Portuguese to English
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I'm far too introverted to be an interpreter. You have to be full of your own gusto, and unfortunately I'm not.
| | | | Mario Chavez (X)
Local time: 15:27
English to Spanish
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| Hello, far-too fellow introvert! | Feb 25, 2016 |
R-i-c-h-a-r-d wrote:
I'm far too introverted to be an interpreter. You have to be full of your own gusto, and unfortunately I'm not.
Like Julian, I tried interpreting a few times and decided it was not for me.
Since my introversion is a chronic case, I enjoy being a translator and typesetter instead.
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Mario Chavez (X)
Local time: 15:27
English to Spanish
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| Information designer | Feb 25, 2016 |
I design Spanish information.
Think about it: a translator writes translations but chances are she's not that interested in designing or shaping how that translation looks to the reader. I do.
| | | | Richard Jenkins
Brazil
Local time: 17:27
Member (2006)
Portuguese to English
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Mario Chavez wrote:
R-i-c-h-a-r-d wrote:
I'm far too introverted to be an interpreter. You have to be full of your own gusto, and unfortunately I'm not.
Like Julian, I tried interpreting a few times and decided it was not for me.
Since my introversion is a chronic case, I enjoy being a translator and typesetter instead.
Agreed in both instances. I don't feel comfortable in churning out verbal statements and not being able to go over them, again and again, before moving on to the next chunk. I often get bogged down and can't move on, but my revision work is usually straightforward because of that.
| | | | Ilan Rubin (X)
Russian Federation
Local time: 23:27
Russian to English
R-i-c-h-a-r-d wrote:
Mario Chavez wrote:
R-i-c-h-a-r-d wrote:
I'm far too introverted to be an interpreter. You have to be full of your own gusto, and unfortunately I'm not.
Like Julian, I tried interpreting a few times and decided it was not for me.
Since my introversion is a chronic case, I enjoy being a translator and typesetter instead.
Agreed in both instances. I don't feel comfortable in churning out verbal statements and not being able to go over them, again and again, before moving on to the next chunk. I often get bogged down and can't move on, but my revision work is usually straightforward because of that.
I actually proposed a poll a few months ago on whether we were introverts or extroverts etc, but it got ignored.
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