Some days ago, I was invited into taking an entry test to become an Airbnb translator. I took it. I wasn’t afraid. Not even a little bit. And now, I am part of the Airbnb translation team. Congratulations to me! What does this tell you? It tells you that you should take risks and not be afraid to progress in life. Life is short. Yes, it’s a cliche saying, but…
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Translator Survivalist Tip: I got into photography, and it has been really liberating…
Yeah, I found myself another life-long hobby that I will be enjoying for the rest of my life besides music. Learning photography has been really soul-healing process, mainly because I tend to be self-taught amateur photographer. And that is the real beauty, finding out the secrets to photography through arduous descent into something beautiful. Here are my first “masterpieces”, those first bursts of initial creativity that drive your desire to…
A Personal Experience: What Translation Agencies Want When Hiring Freelance Translators
Today, I want to share some survival tips from my personal experience in contacting and being contacted by translation agencies. Dealing with an experienced project manager can be a daunting and psychologically demanding task. They know what they want from you and they know how to extract it. It’s up to you to stand up for yourself. Rates They will come for your rates. They will come for your time…