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| | Susanna Martoni 
Italia
Local time: 15:23
Miembro 2009
español al italiano
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Maybe because of age
Maybe because many interests are raising in this period (seems a contraddiction but it isn't)
but translation is a job to me.
The attitude has changed in time.
When I was 25 it was more a mission than a job.
Today I am experiencing more possibilities of mixing translation with other expressive means. And I can "see" other than that.
Pros and cons ... See more Maybe because of age
Maybe because many interests are raising in this period (seems a contraddiction but it isn't)
but translation is a job to me.
The attitude has changed in time.
When I was 25 it was more a mission than a job.
Today I am experiencing more possibilities of mixing translation with other expressive means. And I can "see" other than that.
Pros and cons of digitalization and networking, perhaps.
Proz has contributed to change my attitudes, for example. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Julian Holmes
Japón
Local time: 22:23
Miembro 2011
japonés al inglés
| A profession | Dec 19, 2012 |
Because I take pride in what I do, something I can't do with just "jobs."
A profession requires expertise, while anyone can do "jobs".
Suppose I'll answer "Other - N/A".
| | | | neilmac
España
Local time: 15:23
español al inglés
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ART:
1."The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination."
2. "Works produced by such skill and imagination."
JOB: "A regular activity performed in exchange for payment."
To further define "art", I turned to wikipedia: "Though art's definition is disputed and has changed over time, general descriptions mention an idea of human agency and creation through imaginative or technical skill."
So, on that basis, let's say I consider t... See more ART:
1."The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination."
2. "Works produced by such skill and imagination."
JOB: "A regular activity performed in exchange for payment."
To further define "art", I turned to wikipedia: "Though art's definition is disputed and has changed over time, general descriptions mention an idea of human agency and creation through imaginative or technical skill."
So, on that basis, let's say I consider translation an art as well as part of my job. It's simply what I do.
Unfortunately, the notion of translation as an "industry" or "business" or even a "tool" seems to be increasingly accepted as a given. ▲ Collapse
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Kalinka Hristova
Bulgaria
Local time: 16:23
Miembro 2007
inglés al búlgaro
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That's what it is!
| | | | | To me translating is... | Dec 19, 2012 |
passion, thus my job (occupation,profession).
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Translation is my profession and my passion! As Julian says, it is much more than a job...
| | | | Claire Cox
Reino Unido
Local time: 14:23
francés al inglés
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Julian Holmes wrote:
Because I take pride in what I do, something I can't do with just "jobs."
A profession requires expertise, while anyone can do "jobs".
Suppose I'll answer "Other - N/A".
We need a "Like" button! Agree absolutely.
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Mary Keramida
Local time: 16:23
Miembro 2012
inglés al griego
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| The art of Translation | Dec 19, 2012 |
Not everyone has the ability to convey the meaning of a text in another language. So, I'd say it is an art, and a difficult one.
| | | | Els Hoefman
Local time: 15:23
inglés al neerlandés
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A job, but one that I enjoy very much!
| | | | David Hayes
Francia
Local time: 15:23
francés al inglés
| All, except a job | Dec 19, 2012 |
I echo Julian's comments regarding translation as a mere job, but there are times when I agree with all the other options. Depends on what and for whom I'm translating and under what terms and conditions. I have certainly experienced boredom and nightmare, as well as art and a sense of mission.
| | | | | to me translating is | Dec 19, 2012 |
to me translating is a pleasure when I convey the meaning of what is written in a foreign language to my native one so that natives can read and benefit from it is something like helping giving birth a new NATIVE TEXT
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Susanna Martoni
Italia
Local time: 15:23
Miembro 2009
español al italiano
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Most of the answers make me feel a black sheep, an old unsatisfied translator but I am not!
After all my job (profession, yes, it is better) is my passion. No doubts.
[Modificato alle 2012-12-19 10:23 GMT]
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To me, translation is an art and a job at the same time. Based on it, I meet interesting people and find new challenges almost every day.
| | | | tradu-grace
Italia
Local time: 15:23
inglés al italiano
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| my "Like" button Claire | Dec 19, 2012 |
Claire Cox wrote: Julian Holmes wrote:
Because I take pride in what I do, something I can't do with just "jobs."
A profession requires expertise, while anyone can do "jobs".
Suppose I'll answer "Other - N/A". We need a "Like" button! Agree absolutely.
+ the art to convey the meaning of a text in another language (as maryesl pointed out)
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