Off topic: What Kinds Of Gifts, If Any, Have Your Direct Clients Given You?
Thread poster: Barbara Cochran, MFA
Barbara Cochran, MFA
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United States
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Jan 1, 2021

Around the holidays, for timely submissions, at the end of a long-term project, for a job well done, etc.

 
Christopher Schröder
Christopher Schröder
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I was once given a brace of pheasants Jan 1, 2021

That wasn’t a translation client though.

Had a few books, but the best presents are always edible.

Then again, watching my computer translate 15,000 words of a 20,000-word annual report paid at my full word rate is pretty rewarding.


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Rachel Fell
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Barbara Carrara
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Tina Vonhof (X)
Tina Vonhof (X)
Canada
Local time: 09:59
Dutch to English
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Just a happy client Jan 1, 2021

No gifts received and none needed. I just like to hear that the client is happy with my work and get paid accordingly.

Jennifer White
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IrinaN
IrinaN
United States
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English to Russian
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T-shirts with logos and gym bags Jan 2, 2021

In industrial quantities:-)

It helps, because I absolutely hate classic T-shirts, especially with any kind of insignia, and never wear it otherwise but some of my work places are made for it, so I save a lot:-). I don't go to gyms but there is always some use for a bag in the household.

The only T-shirt I couldn't resist years ago said "Had to get rid of children. Cat is allergic."

Also, mission patches flown to the ISS, when you worked directly for that m
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In industrial quantities:-)

It helps, because I absolutely hate classic T-shirts, especially with any kind of insignia, and never wear it otherwise but some of my work places are made for it, so I save a lot:-). I don't go to gyms but there is always some use for a bag in the household.

The only T-shirt I couldn't resist years ago said "Had to get rid of children. Cat is allergic."

Also, mission patches flown to the ISS, when you worked directly for that mission. Patches used to be flown on shuttles, never unpacked on orbit but brought back instead and distributed among people who supported that mission from the ground.
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matt robinson
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Spain
Local time: 16:59
Member (2010)
Spanish to English
Direct clients Jan 3, 2021

One of my former agency clients gave me a calendar, a mug and a free spa session (which I never used). They were continuously trying to reduce the rates they paid, so I eventually gave up on them.
One direct client, a property management company, once told me I could double my rate for a particular job, as he didn't like the person they had to deal with, and the additional cost would be passed on accordingly!


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Beatriz Ramírez de Haro
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Spain
Local time: 16:59
Member (2008)
English to Spanish
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Pleasant surprises Jan 3, 2021

Like Tina, I only expect fairly paid work form my clients, but I did enjoy two nice gifts.

One was a box of the golf balls you never buy because you can't afford to lose them in the lakes, and the other a little Nespresso machine which has been my best friend at work for years.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL


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Helena Chavarria
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Spain
Local time: 16:59
Member (2011)
Spanish to English
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Spanish 'turrón' Jan 3, 2021

Both last year and this year I received a parcel in the post from one of my favourite agencies. Inside was a Christmas card and an assortment of Spanish 'turrón' (almond nougat). It was a lovely surprise.

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LIZ LI
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China
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For 2021 Jan 8, 2021

A printed calendar for 2021 & some coupons years ago

 


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