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Poll: My translator wish list includes:
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Aug 28, 2009

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Silvia Barra (X)
Silvia Barra (X)  Identity Verified
Italia
Local time: 23:59
inglés al italiano
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Should I ask to Santa Claus? Aug 28, 2009

I'd like to have, first of all a larger area of work, preferably a room for me only, not to have to jump my baby's toys.
And I'd like a new computer, since this one sometimes becomes "crazy".
And I'd like more time and more money to attend a number of masters, conferences and training courses throughout the world. There are so many and so interesting ones!
And to do all that, I'd like to have more work, and more money of course. But probably I'd have less time. What a problem!<
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I'd like to have, first of all a larger area of work, preferably a room for me only, not to have to jump my baby's toys.
And I'd like a new computer, since this one sometimes becomes "crazy".
And I'd like more time and more money to attend a number of masters, conferences and training courses throughout the world. There are so many and so interesting ones!
And to do all that, I'd like to have more work, and more money of course. But probably I'd have less time. What a problem!
In the meantime I continue to dream.

Have a nice day

Silvia
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lillkakan
lillkakan
Local time: 23:59
inglés al sueco
None of the above Aug 28, 2009

I have all those things; new computer, comfy chair, good work space, the software I need...
I wish I had time to take more time off and do other things than translate. That I felt confident enough with my client relationships that I could take a month off and just -really- not work. But I don't feel that security right now. If I'm not there to take their projects, they'll give them to someone else - who knows if they come back to me once I return?

So I work work work, even
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I have all those things; new computer, comfy chair, good work space, the software I need...
I wish I had time to take more time off and do other things than translate. That I felt confident enough with my client relationships that I could take a month off and just -really- not work. But I don't feel that security right now. If I'm not there to take their projects, they'll give them to someone else - who knows if they come back to me once I return?

So I work work work, even though I want some time off to do other things. The curse of freelancing I guess.
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Interlangue (X)
Interlangue (X)
Angola
Local time: 23:59
inglés al francés
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Other - None of the above Aug 28, 2009

My only wish is for things to continue the way they are.

 
Marie-Hélène Hayles
Marie-Hélène Hayles  Identity Verified
Local time: 23:59
italiano al inglés
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A comfy new chair and a larger desk Aug 28, 2009

Mind you, I've only got myself to blame that they're still on the wish list - they've been on the "to do" list for several years...

 
Niraja Nanjundan (X)
Niraja Nanjundan (X)  Identity Verified
Local time: 03:29
alemán al inglés
Further training and conferences Aug 28, 2009

I think I've got enough and done enough of everything else.

 
Marlene Blanshay
Marlene Blanshay  Identity Verified
Canadá
Local time: 17:59
Miembro 2009
francés al inglés
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a combination Aug 28, 2009

but i just got a new computer...however, some new software is on the list and some new hardware as well (scanner and fax).

 
Ballais Valery
Ballais Valery  Identity Verified
Francia
Local time: 23:59
español al francés
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About getting more work Aug 28, 2009

Hi,

I voted for a brand new PC, but I am quite surprised that only 23% of Proz members voted for more work as the top wish, which is a good sign given the economic context!!

have a good day
Valéry


 
Michael Harris
Michael Harris  Identity Verified
Alemania
Local time: 23:59
Miembro 2006
alemán al inglés
Up-to-date Aug 28, 2009

I am up-to-date with everything and have enough work, I would just like to have time to attend powwows, etc.

 
Marta Cervera Areny
Marta Cervera Areny
España
Local time: 23:59
catalán al español
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A bigger & nicer work space Aug 28, 2009

I just got myself a new comfy chair and a new comfy keyboard. They were in my wish list for several months and I got them just a few weeks ago. They weren't cheap, but my wrists have stopped hurting and my back ache is gone! Probably the best investment ever!

Now on the wish list, there's a new computer, which I'll probably get in 2010. But what I'd really like is a new, bigger, nicer office with air conditioning! But for that I'd have to move houses and I don't see that happening
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I just got myself a new comfy chair and a new comfy keyboard. They were in my wish list for several months and I got them just a few weeks ago. They weren't cheap, but my wrists have stopped hurting and my back ache is gone! Probably the best investment ever!

Now on the wish list, there's a new computer, which I'll probably get in 2010. But what I'd really like is a new, bigger, nicer office with air conditioning! But for that I'd have to move houses and I don't see that happening in the short run...
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Cristina Heraud-van Tol
Cristina Heraud-van Tol  Identity Verified
Perú
Local time: 16:59
Miembro 2005
inglés al español
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A new computer Aug 28, 2009

Actually, I wish I had a laptop to be able to work outside where it's normally sunny and nice. I am currently "trapped" to my standard desk, whereas I could be enjoying the weather.

 
Celine Gras
Celine Gras  Identity Verified
Francia
Local time: 23:59
inglés al francés
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I voted Other Aug 28, 2009

A shared office with fellow translators is what I've been dreaming of since I started working freelance. At the moment I'm sharing an office with webdesigners and IT specialists, but I would love to share my work space with other freelance translators. I see a large office with desks, a lounge area with a coffee machine and books...

 
Kemal Mustajbegovic
Kemal Mustajbegovic  Identity Verified
Local time: 05:59
inglés al croata
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Holidays... Aug 28, 2009

... I need a break, real break. A couple of months wandering around Europe would do just fine at the moment. And all I'd have to do is to translate the menus to my lovely wife.

I love it Down Under, but at present I feel like a bloke in midlife crisis: "I love ya darlin' but I need some space for my own". The Land of Oz is fine, don't let me be misunderstood, but...

It must be because I'm in the middle of planning our Dec/Jan holidays - Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Bo
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... I need a break, real break. A couple of months wandering around Europe would do just fine at the moment. And all I'd have to do is to translate the menus to my lovely wife.

I love it Down Under, but at present I feel like a bloke in midlife crisis: "I love ya darlin' but I need some space for my own". The Land of Oz is fine, don't let me be misunderstood, but...

It must be because I'm in the middle of planning our Dec/Jan holidays - Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia, Hungary are already booked. I can't wait.

Break, sweet break!
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Terejimenez
Terejimenez  Identity Verified
Local time: 16:59
inglés al español
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In Memoriam
time off Aug 28, 2009

Vacation and holidays have been on my wish list for several years. I wish I could take at least 15 days off, with no computer, no phone calls, no e-mails, no blackberry, no rush, no desperate clients.

 
Birgit Gläser
Birgit Gläser
Alemania
Local time: 23:59
inglés al alemán
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More time off is also on top of my list Aug 28, 2009

Terejimenez wrote:

Vacation and holidays have been on my wish list for several years. I wish I could take at least 15 days off, with no computer, no phone calls, no e-mails, no blackberry, no rush, no desperate clients.


Being "gainfully employed", I do get regular holidays, but being the only translator in the company and a recent peak in tranlation projects, except for two weeks in the sun, where I could not take a laptop along, I have spent the last couple of family holidays slaving away at the PC why my family was out and about. And now I'm back to nightshifts, doing overtime after the kids are in bed so that we can meet our project deadline. As this involves various tasks/sub-projects, product and customer knowledge, unfortunately no chance to outsource the extra work...

On the other hand, this also provides a kind of job security...


 
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