Poll: Do you hold a non-translator job? De persoon die dit onderwerp heeft geplaatst: ProZ.com Staff
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Translation has been my dedicated occupation for over 50 years. However, several years ago I earned a certificate in landscape design and I do do some designs on the side. I also have a volunteer job with my homeowners association.
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Vera Schoen 
Zweden
Local time: 21:03
Lid 2008
Duits naar Zweeds
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Full time translator since December 2004.
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expressisverbis
Portugal
Local time: 20:03
Lid 2015
Engels naar Portugees
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| No, translation is my only occupation | Aug 17, 2021 |
and it keeps me busy already, and I am very happy with it.
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| Not any longer | Aug 17, 2021 |
When I started translating, I still had a job in IT, but after a year I realised that I'd burn out quickly if I continued to do both, so I had to decide to quit one of the two.
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fortunately, I have no need.
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| No (not any more for a long time) | Aug 17, 2021 |
I have been working as a full-time translator for the last 30 years after a few years part-time when I did hold another job.
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I teach a few hours of EFL to research staff at the local university, which I greatly enjoy as it means I get to be with people and not just if front of a screen. Also great for contacts as I exclusively translate academic reaearch.
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Mario Freitas
Brazilië
Local time: 16:03
Lid 2014
Engels naar Portugees
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| No, I used to | Aug 19, 2021 |
I used to, until 2013, in the belief that working in big companies would be more profitable and better for my carreer than freelancing.
It took me 20 years to realize the huge mistake this beilef represents. I'd probably be rich today if I had chosen to stop working for third parties and become a freelancer 10 years earlier.
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Paulo Melo
Brazilië
Local time: 16:03
Engels naar Portugees
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Yes, I have a small coffee roastery, which is basically only myselt at the moment as I started last year. But it does not take much of my time as I roast to order and once a week.
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Kay Denney
Frankrijk
Local time: 21:03
Frans naar Engels
Paulo Melo wrote:
Yes, I have a small coffee roastery, which is basically only myselt at the moment as I started last year. But it does not take much of my time as I roast to order and once a week.
Given how many of us are addicted to coffee that sounds like the perfect complementary source of income!
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