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lexical 
España
Local time: 14:10
portugués al inglés
| What is the point of this poll? | Sep 16, 2006 |
I can't see the point of this poll. If the final result is that Prozzers have on average 1.93 children (or young goats), how does that advance the sum of human knowledge? Is the asker proposing to correlate the results with translators' income? And if we find that translators with fewer kids earn more, should I strangle some of mine?
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1. Dorota (21) http://www.proz.com/pro/62155 who spent the whole summer with me, taking piles of jobs like certificates & diplomas off my head and letting me concentrate on 'real translation' - I miss you already, dear
2. Margaret (19), who says she's able to master any grammar but no active vocabulary (irrespective of ... See more
| | | | | Exchange of information, networking, fun... | Sep 16, 2006 |
lexical wrote:
I can't see the point of this poll. If the final result is that Prozzers have on average 1.93 children (or young goats), how does that advance the sum of human knowledge? Is the asker proposing to correlate the results with translators' income? And if we find that translators with fewer kids earn more, should I strangle some of mine?
What are ProZ.com "Quick Polls"?
ProZ.com quick polls are quick, convenient (and unscientific!) one-question surveys designed to encourage the exchange of information among translators. Quick-polls link to forum topics, encouraging discussion amongst members of the community.
http://www.proz.com/faq/polls
Looks like a lot of site members and users find this an interesting topic of discussion. The polls tells us somethign about us, provides a tool for networking and it may be fun.
Isn't that enough justification for a little daily poll?
Regards,
Enrique
| | | | Kana Rushworth
Estados Unidos
Local time: 05:10
Miembro 2005
inglés al japonés
I have a 5-year-old son, and his name is Kai.
He is so sweet but very energetic (Phew!).
So I often find it hard to work when Kai is home.
He would come to me every 10-15 minutes asking for snack, drink, or just a hug... So I end up working more at night after he goes to bed and am chronically short on sleep.
But things won't be the same once he starts spending more time at school. I know h... See more I have a 5-year-old son, and his name is Kai.
He is so sweet but very energetic (Phew!).
So I often find it hard to work when Kai is home.
He would come to me every 10-15 minutes asking for snack, drink, or just a hug... So I end up working more at night after he goes to bed and am chronically short on sleep.
But things won't be the same once he starts spending more time at school. I know he won't be five forever, and I should enjoy these precious years that I can spend time with him.
As for having another child... ?
Hmmmmm, not sure, at this point.
Kana
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lexical
España
Local time: 14:10
portugués al inglés
Enrique wrote:
lexical wrote:
I can't see the point of this poll. If the final result is that Prozzers have on average 1.93 children (or young goats), how does that advance the sum of human knowledge? Is the asker proposing to correlate the results with translators' income? And if we find that translators with fewer kids earn more, should I strangle some of mine?
What are ProZ.com "Quick Polls"?
ProZ.com quick polls are quick, convenient (and unscientific!) one-question surveys designed to encourage the exchange of information among translators. Quick-polls link to forum topics, encouraging discussion amongst members of the community.
http://www.proz.com/faq/polls
Looks like a lot of site members and users find this an interesting topic of discussion. The polls tells us somethign about us, provides a tool for networking and it may be fun.
Isn't that enough justification for a little daily poll?
Regards,
Enrique
| | | | Valeria Vitale
Argentina
Local time: 10:10
Miembro 2006
inglés al español
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| Very interesting poll | Sep 16, 2006 |
I agree with Enrique. This an interesting poll.
| | | | Özden Arıkan
Alemania
Local time: 14:10
inglés al turco
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No, asking how many children people have is not a "tool for networking" (even if the question were asked grammatically). How about a poll asking what colour people's bathrooms are? Is that networking?
I don't see the big deal here, and honestly, I have never understood debating the point of a poll, either. I, for one, find this poll interesting, because I am always interested in knowing about other freelancers' lives and how much I share in common with them. And yes, in a sense, this is one step towards networking. Though, I don't see the point at picking up just one word -networking, that is- from Enrique's message and questioning that one, either. And I believe the knowledge of whether most freelancers have children, whether they mostly fall in an age group to have children, whether they mostly choose to have children, how they work and pursue their careers with children, etc., would tell me much more about my colleagues than knowing about the color of their bathrooms ever would.
However, this was not the main thing I wanted to tell you. It was this, in fact: I find your 'joke' about strangling children in bad taste. Sorry.
| | | | | The point is, it's fun! If not, don't read it. | Sep 16, 2006 |
Özden Arıkan wrote:
I don't see the big deal here, and honestly, I have never understood debating the point of a poll, either. I, for one, find this poll interesting, because I am always interested in knowing about other freelancers' lives and how much I share in common with them.
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However, this was not the main thing I wanted to tell you. It was this, in fact: I find your 'joke' about strangling children in bad taste. Sorry.
I fully agree. This is a fun poll--and one of the goals of ProZ.com is to "have more fun," isn't it? I like knowing more about my colleagues. Anyone who isn't interested can simply skip the discussion on this one--as I do when it's about CAT tools.
It's nice to have something happy to read. The other threads I'm following today are enough to give anyone a headache (right, Enrique?).
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Cecilia Civetta
Italia
Local time: 14:10
Miembro 2003
italiano al español
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| This poll is fun | Sep 16, 2006 |
Anyone who doesn't like this or any other poll, or has anything against it or doesn't find it interesting/serious enough, can always keep from answering/posting, can't they?
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He's 8 (almost 9) and his name is Filip. I've 2 stepsons too, and the one that's living with us is the same age as Filip (only 2 months older).
So all in all I've 4 men to look after.
I really want a little girl. Recipes and advice on how they are made are more then welcome
| | | | Amy Duncan (X)
Brasil
Local time: 10:10
portugués al inglés
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| Lexical, do you really mean that? | Sep 16, 2006 |
lexical wrote:
I can't see the point of this poll. If the final result is that Prozzers have on average 1.93 children (or young goats), how does that advance the sum of human knowledge? Is the asker proposing to correlate the results with translators' income? And if we find that translators with fewer kids earn more, should I strangle some of mine?
I was just reading all these lovely messages with translators talking about their children and families, and was thinking, "Gee, this is so nice, I feel like I'm really getting to know some of my colleagues on a personal level, even though we live worlds apart..." and then I came across your message...you're kidding, right? Please tell me you are.
Oh, I have two grown daughters, Hilary and Madeleine. Hilary is single and lives in California and Madeleine is married to a nice Brazilian man and lives in New York. I live in Rio de Janeiro.
[Edited at 2006-09-16 23:27]
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| Making me jealous... | Sep 16, 2006 |
Ya'll are all making me jealous here. I hope to be married soon, so send this same poll in a few years and we'll talk...
| | | | Brandis (X)
Local time: 14:10
inglés al alemán
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| I have a very talented girl | Sep 16, 2006 |
about 20 and lives in switzerland, visiting a special music school. A real lange loola. On holiday she does all sports with me, just the right age I must say. It is a great pleasure to have her around, but she doesn´have somany holidays. Best Brandis
| | | | Yaotl Altan
México
Local time: 07:10
Miembro 2006
inglés al español
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Juan Jacob wrote:
Hi, Andrea.
How do you manage it?
They are always around, touching keyboard, pushing me, asking questions, wanting to play, with their glass of hot milk too close... and then, they call the dog. Gee!
Any tip how to throw them away will be highly appreciated.
I'll shurely won't follow them!
Juan Jacob, my beloved compadre, you should kick out the "a" and "c" from your last name: What about JUAN JOB?
How do you do your job in such conditions? Didn't you know there are anticonceptive methods? Anyway, you need 4 more kids to reach my late granma personal record!
Just kidding, happy birthday, my friend... indeed happy half-century!!
Right now I have no kids, I want to have 2 or 3, no less, no more. But I don't see my future with kids at home in my work hours.
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