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Poll: Generally, do you enjoy proofreading assignments?
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Annie Sapucaia
Annie Sapucaia  Identity Verified
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Strong dislike Dec 23, 2013

I also don't like proofreading, primarily because it's valued less than translation - and sometimes it's harder! I don't want to get paid half my rate to correct someone else's translation - even if it's a good translation. I'd rather go after actual translation work and make my regular fee. It feels like the cost/benefit ratio isn't worth it.

Not sure about boiling hate, though.
 
David Jessop
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I love it. Jan 25, 2014

Proofreading assignments are some of my favorites. I don't know why but I find it immensely stimulating, relaxing and satisfying to pick through the language and make it better.

The only thing I don't like about it is when I am passed off a terribly written text or one written by a non-native speaker as a professional translator's work. This basically amounts to deception by the agency and I find it uncomfortable to deal with.
 
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