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Have you added any complimentary or supplementary services to your offering in the past 2 years?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 8

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Would you consider yourself a cultural expert in the languages in which you work?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 7

You have not voted on this poll.

Have you ever used Duolingo to learn/practice a language?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 6

Never, no way!	32.1%
Yes.	25.1%
No, but I'd like to check it out.	22.3%
Yes, it's great!	20.5%

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

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So far this year, the work I receive has been:

By anonymous - featured on Mar 5

Declining	44.0%
Remaining steady	26.5%
Increasing	15.0%
I'm not sure yet	14.5%

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

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Have you been asked to simply check AI translation/output (without necessarily making changes)?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 4

No	69.6%
Yes	30.4%

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

If you could choose a superpower to enhance your translator life, which would it be?

By Dan khatri - featured on Mar 3

Lightning Speed – translate text in a flash	36.0%
Telepathy – read your clients' minds	19.3%
Other (please share)	17.3%
Multitasking Mastery – juggle projects effortlessly	14.0%
X-Ray Vision – uncover the cultural nuances	13.3%

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

I've been working as a language professional for...

By Jared Tabor - featured on Mar 2

Over 20 years	46.4%
15 - 20 years	17.3%
12 - 15 years	12.1%
5 - 8 years	7.7%
8 - 12 years	7.3%
1 - 3 years	4.0%
3 - 5 years	2.8%
Less than a year	1.6%
I haven't really started yet...	0.8%

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

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Regardless of how things are going in general, are there aspects of your business that are growing?

By Jared Tabor - featured on Mar 1

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Are you planning to leave the language services industry?

By Jared Tabor - featured on Feb 28

No	35.9%
Not yet, but I am considering it	28.3%
I haven't really thought about it	10.3%
No, but I know a few colleagues who are leaving or have left	8.7%
Yes	8.4%
Yes, but due to "natural causes" (e. g. retirement)	6.5%
No, but I know many colleagues who are leaving or have left	1.9%

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

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The way we work is changing fast. How does that make you feel? (pick which best describes you)

By Jared Tabor - featured on Feb 27

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Do you prefer working alone or collaborating with other translators?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 26

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What would improve your job satisfaction the most?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 25

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Have you ever changed your specialization based on market trends?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 24

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Have you ever invested in paid advertising for your translation business?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 23

No, no way!	62.2%
Yes, but it didn’t help much.	11.5%
No, but I’m considering it.	10.9%
N/A (other)	10.9%
Yes, and it worked well.	4.5%

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

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If you notice a serious factual error in the source text, what would you do?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 22

Inform the client and suggest corrections.	84.6%
It depends (please discuss).	6.6%
Correct it without asking.	5.4%
Translate it exactly as written.	3.3%

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

Do you use a custom email domain?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 21

No.	59.3%
Yes.	34.3%
I used to, but no longer.	4.3%
Other	2.1%

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

So far, in terms of work this summer has been...

By Marlene Blanshay - featured on Feb 20

much quieter.	27.3%
as busy or busier than the rest of the year.	25.7%
somewhat quieter.	18.6%
N/A Other	17.8%
non existent.	7.9%
I took the whole summer off.	2.8%

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

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Which type of content do you find most engaging as an online user?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 19

Articles & Blog Posts	28.4%
Videos & Short Clips	22.6%
Social Media Posts & Stories	12.8%
Other	10.7%
Interactive Content (Quizzes, Polls, Games)	7.8%
Live Streams & Webinars	7.0%
Audio Content (Podcasts, Audiobooks)	5.8%
Infographics & Visual Content	4.9%

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

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Do/did you speak more than one language at home?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 18

No.	53.7%
Yes.	41.7%
Other (please comment)	4.6%

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

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To make my business more resilient I have mostly...

By anonymous - featured on Feb 17

N/A (please comment)	20.7%
set aside emergency funds.	17.9%
diversified types of services.	17.1%
cut non-essential expenses.	12.9%
diversified my client base.	10.7%
invested in training.	9.3%
increased marketing.	6.4%
diversified into new sectors.	5.0%

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

Which learning features do you find most beneficial in online courses as a student?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Feb 16

Self-paced challenges and problem-solving tasks.	32.4%
Other (please share)	26.5%
Instructor feedback and personalized coaching.	15.7%
Interactive quizzes and polls.	8.8%
Discussion forums and community engagement.	7.8%
Questions before explanation.	4.9%
Group projects and peer collaboration.	3.9%

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

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The longest stretch of time I went without work was...

By anonymous - featured on Feb 15

More than 2 weeks	38.6%
1-2 days	15.6%
3-5 days	15.3%
A week	11.7%
2 weeks	11.0%
Other (please comment)	7.8%

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

Do you arrange your work shedule to be able to do physical activity?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 14

Of course! I am a freelancer!	58.3%
Sometimes.	16.6%
Rarely.	10.3%
No, I'm always too busy.	7.6%
Other (please comment)	5.4%
Certainly not, it's unprofessional.	1.8%

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

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Where are are you currently based in?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 13

Europe	62.2%
South America	10.2%
Asia	9.2%
North America	9.0%
Middle East	4.0%
Africa	3.2%
Central America	1.5%
Oceania	0.7%

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

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On average, how long does it take you to get paid by private clients?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 12

30 days.	42.7%
15 days.	27.7%
45 days.	17.3%
+45 days.	12.3%

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

Which is the main benefit of working with direct clients?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 11

Higher rates of pay.	67.0%
Ease of communication.	11.7%
They care more about quality.	7.1%
Other (please share)	6.1%
They welcome questions.	3.2%
Clear briefing.	2.6%
Able to secure specialist work.	2.3%

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

In your opinion, which is the main benefit of having a professional website?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 10

Professional image.	36.5%
Credibility.	16.9%
Easier to be found.	15.5%
Other (please comment).	15.5%
Displaying information.	10.1%
Displaying portfolio.	5.4%

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

If applicable, do you work exclusively as a freelancer?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 9

Yes.	84.9%
No.	13.2%
Other (please share).	2.0%

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

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How often do you experience burnout or emotional exhaustion due to your job?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 8

Sometimes.	39.5%
Rarely.	25.9%
Never.	16.8%
Usually/Often.	12.9%
Always.	3.9%
Other (specify).	1.0%

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

Has climate change ever affected your work routine?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 7

Not at all.	71.3%
Yes, somewhat (please comment).	20.3%
I don't believe in climate change.	5.7%
Yes, a lot (please comment).	2.7%

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

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Have you ever conducted a customer satisfaction survey for your clients?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 6

No, I don't plan to.	77.9%
Yes.	10.7%
No, but I plan to.	7.9%
Other (specify please)	3.5%

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

The real challenge isn't AI itself; it's the clients' attitude toward AI.

By anonymous - featured on Feb 5

Agree.	75.1%
Disagree.	13.5%
N/A (discuss)	11.4%

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

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Do you think reducing workdays to six hours with full salary could work well in your region?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 4

Yes, it could improve productivity.	25.0%
Unsure, I’d need more information to decide.	20.2%
Yes, but only for certain industries/roles.	18.6%
No, it wouldn’t.	14.4%
Other (please share)	10.6%
No, it would impact the quality of work.	6.4%
Only if compensation/workload is adjusted.	4.8%

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

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If you do, how do you keep updated on industry news?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 2

N/A (other)	27.1%
Through blogs/websites.	20.1%
Through professional associations/forums.	13.9%
I follow professionals on social media.	13.9%
Through industry-specific newsletters.	12.5%
I attend webinars/conferences/workshops.	8.3%
I rely on colleagues and peers.	4.2%

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

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Can you use the sign language associated with your first language?

By anonymous - featured on Feb 1

No, I don’t know any.	70.4%
No, but I’d like to learn.	18.1%
Yes, fluently.	4.0%
I didn’t know there was one for it.	4.0%
Yes, somewhat.	2.5%
N/A (other)	1.0%

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

If applicable, which powwow mode would you prefer to attend?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 31

In person.	45.3%
Virtual.	31.8%
N/A (please comment)	22.9%

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

Have you ever attended a ProZ.com powwow in you area?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 30

No, and I'm not interested.	41.1%
No, but I'd love to.	28.0%
Yes, but a long time ago.	26.3%
Other (please comment).	4.0%
Yes, recently.	0.6%

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

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Translators should have a plan B because we will earn less and less.

By anonymous - featured on Jan 29

Agree, but I have no plan B.	41.3%
Agree, and I have a plan B.	28.3%
I don't know.	15.7%
Disagree, our income will be good.	10.4%
N/A Other (discuss)	4.3%

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

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Which of these factors have affected your work mostly in the last six months?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 28

Disruptions due to generative AI (chat GPT).	35.0%
The small size of language projects.	24.0%
Fluctuating demand of my area/s of specialty.	17.9%
Length of payment terms.	5.5%
Inflation.	5.5%
Changing customer needs/expectations.	4.6%
Competition from non-professional linguists.	3.3%
Political concerns/conflicts.	3.0%
Competition from new professional freelancers.	1.2%

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

In general, do PEMT jobs bring you more income or less than regular translation jobs?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 27

Less	50.0%
I never do PEMT	24.4%
Other	13.1%
More	12.5%

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

Can you identify differences between human and machine translations?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 26

Definitely.	48.0%
Most likely.	29.6%
Sometimes.	19.3%
Rarely.	1.3%
N/A (please share)	1.3%
Absolutely not.	0.4%

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

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Have you ever checked Featured Business Members profiles?

By Cecília Alves - featured on Jan 25

No, and I'm not interested.	55.8%
Yes, but I've not contacted any of them.	28.6%
Yes, and I've contacted some of them.	7.8%
Other (please share)	7.8%

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

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As a consumer, do you trust brands to use artificial intelligence responsibly?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 24

No, not at all.	42.2%
Not really, I’m skeptical.	28.2%
Yes, but with some concerns.	13.6%
I’m unsure / need more information.	12.2%
Yes, completely.	2.4%
N/A (please comment).	1.4%

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

Do clinical trials offer high potential as an area of expertise for medical translators?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Jan 23

I do not know	40.8%
Yes, definitely	26.4%
Yes, mostly	14.8%
It depends on the language pair	10.4%
Hardly	4.8%
It depends... (share in the comments)	2.8%

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

Do you always track outsourcers' Blue Board records?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 22

Yes.	78.4%
No.	18.1%
Other (please share)	3.5%

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

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It is almost impossible for a translator to adjust their rates with tax raises and inflation.

By anonymous - featured on Jan 21

Agree (most clients would leave).	67.5%
I am not sure.	20.0%
Disagree (most clients would stay).	9.3%
Other N/A	3.2%

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

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What do you do if you misquote for a job (in the client's favour)?

By Iulia Parvu - featured on Jan 20

Honour the quote in full	41.9%
Resubmit the quote with your correct terms	34.5%
Something else (please share)	11.4%
Negotiate/Offer a discount	7.0%
Keep the price, but extend the deadline	3.1%
Keep the deadline, but ask for more money	1.7%
Cancel the job/Stop working with the client	0.4%

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