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When a CAT tool update is released, what is your move?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 3

Wait until I absolutely have to.	46.2%
Download and install immediately!	19.0%
I don't use CAT tools.	15.7%
Wait a week or two.	10.5%
Other (please share)	8.6%

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

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Considering your current client list, how many did you pitch to vs. those who found you?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 2

About 50% pitched, 50% inbound.	27.9%
They found me (via ProZ, LinkedIn, etc.).	25.1%
I never pitch; clients always come to me.	19.2%
I targeted and won them.	18.3%
Other (please share).	9.6%

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

Are you planning to join a conference in 2026?

By anonymous - featured on Jun 1

Probably one.	50.0%
Yes, 2-5.	42.9%
Yes, more than 5	7.1%

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

Can you watch a movie without constantly analyzing the subtitles/dubbing?

By anonymous - featured on May 31

I'm always re-translating it in my head.	38.4%
Only if it's bad.	24.1%
I can turn off the "pro" brain and relax.	15.2%
I watch without subs/dubs.	13.4%
N/A (please share).	8.9%

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

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When starting a highly complex technical translation, how do you prep your terminology?

By anonymous - featured on May 30

I look up terms as I encounter them.	71.8%
I build a glossary before starting.	10.5%
Other (please share).	9.9%
I depend entirely on the client’s TM/glossary	6.6%
I use an LLM to generate an initial glossary.	1.1%

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

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Have you taught, or do you teach?

By Jared Tabor - featured on May 29

I used to.	44.5%
No, and I wouldn't.	26.9%
Yes, I do!	16.3%
No, but I have thought about it.	12.3%

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

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How often do you research a word or phrase "just for fun" during your downtime?

By anonymous - featured on May 28

I'm a perpetual student of language.	52.9%
Especially when I spot a weird idiom.	29.6%
Other (please share).	6.8%
Only if someone asks me for a definition.	6.3%
I need a total break from words.	4.4%

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

European linguists: How do you respond to "pool expansion" emails from Asian agencies?

By Kristina Radziulyte - featured on May 27

I rarely find these requests worth pursuing.	39.2%
I only reply if the rates/terms look right.	22.2%
I treat them as potential new clients.	16.5%
I don't work with agencies based outside Europe.	12.4%
Other (please comment).	9.8%

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

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What type of learning helps you improve the most as a language professional?

By anonymous - featured on May 26

Hands-on work experience.	41.6%
A mix of these.	31.1%
Feedback from clients/peers.	11.1%
Self-study.	10.5%
Formal courses/training.	5.8%

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

Where is your favorite "secondary" workspace when you need a change of scenery?

By anonymous - featured on May 25

I never move.	58.5%
My balcony/garden.	23.9%
A local café/coffee shop.	6.3%
Other (please share).	6.3%
A public library.	5.0%

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

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What is your honest "weekend work" attire?

By anonymous - featured on May 24

Sweats, hoodies, and pure comfort.	51.4%
Other (please comment).	16.2%
Comfortable, but Zoom-ready.	15.2%
PJs.	11.4%
Full outfit to stay in work mode.	5.7%

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

When you encounter a blatant typo in a source text, what is your default "style"?

By anonymous - featured on May 23

Fix it and add a translator's note.	44.1%
Fix it silently without commrent.	16.9%
Contact the client immediately before acting.	16.9%
Leave it as is.	13.0%
Other (please comment)	9.0%

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

What has been your experience with the revision of your work by other translators? (in general)

By Marzieh Izadi - featured on May 22

They helped improve the translation.	29.4%
They didn’t significantly improve the text.	25.9%
N/A - I mainly rely on self-revision	19.9%
They made my translation worse.	13.4%
Other (please share)	11.4%

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

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What aspect of freelancing took you the longest to learn?

By anonymous - featured on May 21

Finding clients.	41.2%
Balancing work and life.	23.1%
Pricing my work.	17.1%
Managing time.	8.3%
N/A (please comment)	6.9%
Communicating with clients.	3.2%

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

Are language services your main source of income?

By Jared Tabor - featured on May 20

Yes	39.7%
Yes, and they are my only source of income	36.3%
They were, but they are not anymore (please share)	14.2%
No	9.8%

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

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Quick polls: Should they continue, or is it time to call it a day?

By Jared Tabor - featured on May 19

Continue	68.6%
Let's call it a day	31.4%

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

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Do you work on weekends?

By Sittie Hane Mama - featured on May 18

Yes	43.2%
Depends on the project, or what needs to get done	42.2%
No	9.7%
Depends on who the client is	3.9%
Other (please share)	1.0%

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

What is the "Official Soundtrack" of your translation sessions?

By anonymous - featured on May 17

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Have you ever found a job via LinedIn?

By anonymous - featured on May 16

No.	71.2%
Yes.	28.8%

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

Looking at your workload this week, how "balanced" did you feel?

By anonymous - featured on May 15

A bit too quiet for my liking.	34.4%
Perfectly steady.	20.7%
Overloaded.	19.9%
Irregular (feast one day, famine the next).	18.0%
Other (please comment).	7.0%

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

How do you typically handle your Monday morning inbox?

By anonymous - featured on May 14

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What is the biggest "focus killer" in your home office?

By anonymous - featured on May 13

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What do you value most about working remotely?

By anonymous - featured on May 12

Flexible schedule.	39.8%
Work-life balance.	19.3%
Freedom of location.	18.0%
No commuting.	14.8%
Better focus/productivity.	4.9%
N/A (please share)	3.3%

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

What type of recognition matters most to you professionally?

By anonymous - featured on May 11

All the above	32.2%
Repeat business	31.7%
Higher rates/income	18.9%
Positive client feedback	10.6%
Personal satisfaction	4.4%
Other (please share)	1.7%
Peer recognition	0.6%

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

What do you value most in a CAT tool?

By anonymous - featured on May 10

Ease of use	35.0%
Speed/performance	25.5%
Terminology features	14.6%
N/A (other)	14.6%
Compatibility with formats	8.0%
Price	2.2%

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

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What’s your biggest time management challenge?

By anonymous - featured on May 9

Balancing multiple projects	24.4%
None in particular	23.8%
Handling interruptions	18.5%
Staying focused	16.7%
Estimating project time	13.1%
Other (please share)	3.6%

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

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How do you assess your bilingual proficiency for professional work?

By anonymous - featured on May 8

Native in one, near-native in the other.	54.2%
Native or near-native in both languages.	27.1%
Uneven proficiency between languages.	8.4%
Strong in both, but not near-native.	4.9%
N/A (please share)	4.9%
Still developing.	0.5%

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

Which setting do you find most challenging when interpreting?

By anonymous - featured on May 7

I don’t do interpreting	68.0%
Legal/medical settings	11.6%
Remote/online interpreting	9.9%
Conferences	6.4%
Other	2.3%
Business meetings	1.7%

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

Which type of work do you find more mentally demanding overall?

By anonymous - featured on May 6

Interpreting	39.9%
It depends on the assignement	21.6%
N/A (please comment)	18.3%
Translation	12.0%
Both equally demanding	8.2%

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

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Which skill overlaps most between translation and interpreting in your work?

By anonymous - featured on May 5

A balanced combination of these.	33.6%
Other	26.6%
Terminology and subject-matter expertise.	24.2%
Cultural and contextual awareness.	8.6%
Listening and comprehension skills.	3.9%
Clear and accurate expression.	3.1%

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

What’s your preferred working environment?

By anonymous - featured on May 4

Quiet, distraction-free.	62.5%
Music or audio.	14.2%
Light background noise.	12.5%
It depends.	9.1%
Busy environment.	1.1%
Other (please comment)	0.6%

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

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What trend have you noticed most in your translation/interpreting workload recently?

By anonymous - featured on May 3

Decrease in demand..	60.4%
Growth in specialized fields.	11.2%
No major change.	11.2%
More projects from Asian markets.	10.4%
Not sure / varies by client.	4.5%
Other (please comment)	2.2%

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

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How often are you asked to review/correct content produced by humans/AI compared to 2 years ago?

By anonymous - featured on May 2

Much more often.	43.8%
I am not asked to do this.	18.3%
A bit more often.	16.3%
About the same.	10.5%
Other	5.9%
A bit less often.	2.6%
Much less often.	2.6%

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

What is your biggest source of work-related stress?

By anonymous - featured on May 1

Workload fluctuations	44.0%
Tight deadlines	23.7%
Payment issues	11.6%
Unclear client instructions	9.5%
Other (please share)	6.6%
None in particular	4.6%

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

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What best describes your pricing strategy?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 30

Client-dependent	35.3%
Flexible rates	25.6%
Project-dependent	18.1%
Fixed rates	17.2%
Other	3.8%

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

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Do you think client expectations have changed in the past few years?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 29

Yes, significantly.	43.7%
Yes, somewhat	33.6%
No, not really.	14.7%
Not sure.	8.0%

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

What stage of a project do you find most satisfying?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 28

Delivery.	48.3%
Finalizing/review.	22.5%
Starting a new project.	15.4%
Other	7.9%
Midway progress.	5.8%

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

Have you ever talked to an AI (call center) voice agent for more than 20 seconds?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 27

No, never.	60.6%
Yes, a few times.	26.3%
N/A (please share)	5.8%
Hard to tell if human or AI at this point.	5.1%
Of course, conversed for hours.	2.2%

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

How comfortable are you switching between translation and interpreting tasks?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 26

I only do one of the two.	56.5%
Very comfortable.	19.0%
Somewhat comfortable.	10.2%
Not very comfortable.	10.2%
Other	4.1%

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

What influences your decision to specialize in a field?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 25

Interest	39.9%
Experience	28.4%
Market demand	16.3%
Profitability	11.1%
N/A (please share)	4.3%

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

What best describes your current career focus?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 24

Stability	29.5%
Transition/change	27.0%
Diversification	17.7%
Growth	16.9%
N/A (please comment)	8.9%

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