Poll: Would you prefer an in-house position? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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I worked in-house (an EU institution) for 20 years and loved the work, my boss, my colleagues and… the pay (I earned much more than I do now). I often miss the camaraderie, the lunchtime chats, the teamwork... and the helpdesk support! At this stage in my life, I definitely prefer working on my own and being left to my own devices. Would I go back? I wonder...
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I like to do it outside, preferably in public.
It was different back when I was a missionary, of course.
| | | | | Looking for inhouse positions? | Aug 7, 2015 |
For everybody who is interested in an inhouse position, our company Villengua (www.villengua.com) in Spain is looking for EN-DE translators.
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| Been there, done that | Aug 7, 2015 |
I spent half my career working as a staff translator/editor for international organizations. It was great experience, and I got to travel to most of the Latin American countries (before the Internet). I learned a lot from my bosses, reviewers, and colleagues. I'm still friends with many of the people I met. The pay was excellent, and I earned a nice pension ...
But I don't miss getting up at 6:00 every morning, getting dressed in street clothes and pantyhose, braving the elements, c... See more I spent half my career working as a staff translator/editor for international organizations. It was great experience, and I got to travel to most of the Latin American countries (before the Internet). I learned a lot from my bosses, reviewers, and colleagues. I'm still friends with many of the people I met. The pay was excellent, and I earned a nice pension ...
But I don't miss getting up at 6:00 every morning, getting dressed in street clothes and pantyhose, braving the elements, coming home in the dark in the winter, and having to negotiate the time off to attend to personal business.
Now I'm free to live where I want to, wear comfortable clothes, enjoy the great outdoors, and do things on my own schedule. ▲ Collapse
| | | | neilmac
Spain
Local time: 10:50
Spanish to English
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| | Been there, done that 2 | Aug 7, 2015 |
I would never have started translating without my in-house job.
My experience was much like Muriel's. The firm sponsored my translation diploma, colleagues taught me to translate, and it was worth every minute. I still have a network of colleagues directly or indirectly connected with the firm.
However, the logistics of getting into town and home again took a toll on my private life, and although I was miserable at leaving, I soon found myself in my element as a freelan... See more I would never have started translating without my in-house job.
My experience was much like Muriel's. The firm sponsored my translation diploma, colleagues taught me to translate, and it was worth every minute. I still have a network of colleagues directly or indirectly connected with the firm.
However, the logistics of getting into town and home again took a toll on my private life, and although I was miserable at leaving, I soon found myself in my element as a freelancer. I still had my virtual colleagues, but no cigarettes, perfume or other migraine triggers... We could all be really nice people and forget each other's irritating little foibles.
I do miss the helpful accounts department when I have to make out invoices! I could almost go back to commuting... But hey, nothing in this world is perfect! I firmly resolve to get at least three off before the next cup of coffee or any other procrastination, and sooner or later there is a whole month to go before I have to make out invoices again. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Thayenga 
Germany
Local time: 10:50
Member (2009)
English to German
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| Been there, done that | Aug 7, 2015 |
Nearly 20 years as an in-house translator suffice.
Despite the security of an in-house position, e. g. fixed and guaranteed monthly salary, social security, paid vacation, etc., I love my independence too much to surrender it again.
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As the Million-Dollar Man said, "Everybody has a price." For the low, negotiable sum of just $20,000 USD a month, I can actually see myself waking up at 5am every morning to go to the office for a whole six months. Maybe even seven!
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20 years ago I would have said yes; partly because I did not know all the benefits of being independent.
Today it's definitely no, not in a million years! (if I had that many) 
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I started out as an in-house interpreter and occasional translator, and I honestly have nightmares about going back.
| | | | Mario Freitas
Brazil
Local time: 05:50
Member (2014)
English to Portuguese
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| Been there, done that | Aug 7, 2015 |
I guess there is not much more to say about this.
Most people who had an in-house position before and were subject to a supervisor, predefined working hours, company standards and other human-destroying relations, simply DO NOT want any of that again.
Although I never had remunerated annual leaves, annual bonuses, profit sharing, severance fund, meal vouchers, health plan and social security all paid by the employer, again once I gave up fixed jobs (20 years in total),... See more I guess there is not much more to say about this.
Most people who had an in-house position before and were subject to a supervisor, predefined working hours, company standards and other human-destroying relations, simply DO NOT want any of that again.
Although I never had remunerated annual leaves, annual bonuses, profit sharing, severance fund, meal vouchers, health plan and social security all paid by the employer, again once I gave up fixed jobs (20 years in total), I still don't want it again. Never again, for as long as I can live with my own work and standards.
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It depends enormously on the nature of the in-house position.
--Jane
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