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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 48.3%
I'd be open to joining occasionally 20.6%
I'm not very interested but could consider it 20.0%
I'd love to do it regularly 7.8%
Other (discuss) 3.3%
180 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.
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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
You have not voted on this poll.
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Would you describe your job as stressful?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 27
Occasionally, depending on the project. 38.3%
Rarely, I find it mostly manageable. 24.2%
It varies depending on the client or deadline 17.9%
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%
363 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How many areas of expertise do you have?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 26
3-4 40.5%
5 or more 30.2%
1-2 21.8%
Other (please share) 7.5%
321 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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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.
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Are you taking any time off in August?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 22
No 61.2%
Yes. 33.1%
Other (please share) 5.6%
356 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) 46.5%
there's insufficient translation work. 26.9%
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. 4.5%
245 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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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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[Discuss in forum (17)] [View this poll]

Do you think having a professional website is profitable?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 18
No, ProZ or similar sites are enough. 30.9%
Yes, but I still do not have one. 21.5%
Yes, I do have one. 18.3%
No, I have one and it does not make any difference at all. 17.3%
Other (discuss) 12.0%
191 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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If you participated in the Olympics MTPE video project, what were your professional impressions?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 17
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[Discuss in forum (1)] [View this poll]

How often do you doubt your achievements despite evidence of your success?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 16
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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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[Discuss in forum (7)] [View this poll]

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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How much more do you pay weekly/monthly for groceries today compared to 2022?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 10
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[Discuss in forum (8)] [View this poll]

Which is the main benefit of using CAT tools?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 9
Translation consistency 52.2%
Shorter turnaround 17.5%
Other 10.1%
Quality assurance 6.4%
Segmentation 6.1%
Ease of collaboration 4.4%
Ability to handle different file types 3.4%
297 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (19)] [View this poll]

Which is the main benefit of belonging to a professional body?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 8
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[Discuss in forum (7)] [View this poll]

In which of these situations would you apply surcharges?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 7
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[Discuss in forum (10)] [View this poll]

What would you do if a Proz member is not polite or even offensive towards you (Kudoz, forums)?
By Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida - featured on Aug 6
You have not voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (20)] [View this poll]

MIT researchers make the case that language is a tool for communication, not for thought.
By anonymous - featured on Aug 5
Disagree 51.2%
Agree 26.0%
Other (discuss) 22.7%
242 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (23)] [View this poll]

Do you ever offer clients complementary services to increase profitability?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 4
Sometimes 42.7%
Never 41.5%
Other (please share) 11.6%
Always 4.3%
164 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you watch the Olympics?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 3
No 57.0%
Yes 37.1%
Other (please share) 5.9%
237 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 2
Taking regular breaks to stretch 27.6%
Using an ergonomic chair 23.5%
Practicing regular exercise or yoga 20.6%
Other (please specify) 15.2%
Adjusting monitor and keyboard height 10.7%
Getting professional massages 2.5%
Using a posture-correcting device 0.0%
243 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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In general, for how long do you keep project-related files?
By anonymous - featured on Aug 1
Forever 46.8%
Longer than 2 years 21.5%
Other 7.6%
For 1-3 months after delivery 7.3%
For 13-24 months after delivery 6.3%
For 4-12 months after delivery 6.0%
Until the moment they are delivered 4.4%
316 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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If applicable, the main reason for providing other services in addition to translation is because...
By anonymous - featured on Jul 31
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[Discuss in forum (2)] [View this poll]

All interpreters and translators should be leveraging AI and machines as partners and aides.
By anonymous - featured on Jul 30
Disagree 48.4%
Agree 39.9%
Other (please specify) 11.7%
283 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (16)] [View this poll]

Early-career language professionals should focus mostly on ...
By anonymous - featured on Jul 29
specializing in a specific industry or field 32.5%
Improving language proficiency 17.9%
learning to use translation tools/software 15.9%
marketing 11.8%
developing knowledge in a range of subjects 11.8%
Other N/A 10.2%
246 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (12)] [View this poll]

How would you rate your short-term memory?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 28
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[Discuss in forum (6)] [View this poll]

Do you have any emergency fund?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 27
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What's the funniest or most embarrassing mistake you have made as a freelance language professional?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 26
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[Discuss in forum (19)] [View this poll]

What is the worst time-waster when working?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 25
Social media 34.3%
Procrastination 29.0%
Phone calls 12.3%
Unnecessary meetings 9.0%
Other (please specify) 8.3%
Multitasking 7.1%
324 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (11)] [View this poll]

Do you create/maintain glossaries?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 24
Yes 50.8%
No 44.0%
Other (discuss) 5.2%
307 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (17)] [View this poll]

Which is your favourite time of the year?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 23
Spring 27.1%
Summer 25.5%
Autumn 20.9%
Winter 8.3%
Holiday season (e.g., Christmas, New Year's) 7.4%
Any time with fewer work deadlines 5.8%
Other (please specify) 4.9%
325 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (13)] [View this poll]

Do you/Would you pay to integrate DeepL or another AI translator into your CAT-tool?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 22
No 58.5%
Yes 18.6%
No, but I'm considering it. 17.9%
Other 5.0%
318 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (11)] [View this poll]

Do you think cash (paper and coin money) will eventually be removed from circulation?
By anonymous - featured on Jul 21
No 60.6%
Yes 33.9%
Other N/A 5.6%
180 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (13)] [View this poll]

The highest earners in the industry are mostly professionals who...
By anonymous - featured on Jul 20
specialise 28.1%
Other N/A 21.7%
have more experience 16.7%
are members of a translation body 14.3%
work full-time 10.3%
use CAT tools 5.9%
have a website 3.0%
203 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
[Discuss in forum (16)] [View this poll]

6073 polls, displaying 101 through 150