Poll: How many days do you work in an average month?
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Marjolein Snippe
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Netherlands
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Only weekdays Jul 31, 2018

I work only weekdays (exceptions are almost non-existent) and although I tend to think I work 20 days in an average month, when I started to think about it, I do take at least 4-5 whole weeks off in any year, plus the odd day or two here and there, so I actually work considerably less - only 15-20 days per month.

 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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Portugal
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Other Jul 31, 2018

There is no such thing as an average month! I have been translating for over 30 years and more often than not I don’t know how next week or next month will be work-wise. Some months I work every single day, including weekends and holidays, others as little as 10/15 days. It depends: workloads are quite variable in our profession…

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neilmac
neilmac
Spain
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Every day Jul 31, 2018

More or less. I tend to do something work-related almost every day of the year, even if it's just checking my e-mails to see if any new jobs have come in. Or a bit of admin, tidying up my files, etc.

When I was younger, I used to spend a lot more time going out and socialising, which in the culture I come from, means drinking and engaging in other activities not always conducive to a smoothly-running and healthy working life. However, I'm glad that stage is over and I can now entert
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More or less. I tend to do something work-related almost every day of the year, even if it's just checking my e-mails to see if any new jobs have come in. Or a bit of admin, tidying up my files, etc.

When I was younger, I used to spend a lot more time going out and socialising, which in the culture I come from, means drinking and engaging in other activities not always conducive to a smoothly-running and healthy working life. However, I'm glad that stage is over and I can now entertain myself with more gentle pursuits.
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Paul Dixon
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Brazil
Local time: 10:24
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Crisis in Brazil Jul 31, 2018

Work is very rare, because of the crisis in Brazil. This crisis has been around for at least 10 years and shows no sign of improving.

 
Henry Schroeder
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United States
Local time: 09:24
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German to English
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Other: 25-28 Jul 31, 2018

There needs to be one more category: 25-28.

I would love one day off per week (considered a day not spent at the computer), but it continues to be unrealistic.


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Muriel Vasconcellos
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United States
Local time: 06:24
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Spanish to English
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Other: It varies Aug 1, 2018

In 2017 I went over 300 days straight without a single break. This year I've had more breaks but also more RUSH jobs that kept me working longer days.

 
Kay Denney
Kay Denney  Identity Verified
France
Local time: 14:24
French to English
Depends Aug 1, 2018

It depends entirely on my workload. I was away in July but kept working. I prefer to work a little bit every day (at times when others are still asleep or not available for holiday activities) than work all-out one day then have days that are completely free.

August has started out a whole lot more relaxed with very little on my plate, I shall be going away for a short while without Internet connection, so I won't be working nearly as much. Having worked solid for several months,
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It depends entirely on my workload. I was away in July but kept working. I prefer to work a little bit every day (at times when others are still asleep or not available for holiday activities) than work all-out one day then have days that are completely free.

August has started out a whole lot more relaxed with very little on my plate, I shall be going away for a short while without Internet connection, so I won't be working nearly as much. Having worked solid for several months, it doesn't worry me too much that I don't have much on my plate now.
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Mario Freitas
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Brazil
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Live in Brazil, work abroad Aug 1, 2018

Paul Dixon wrote:

Work is very rare, because of the crisis in Brazil. This crisis has been around for at least 10 years and shows no sign of improving.


Paul, looking for work in Brazil is nonsense. I live in Brazil and I have a full schedule, but mostly with clients abroad. You may be using the wrong channels.

I work every day, but of course I have some days off (no jobs) regularly. However, my average volume in the past three years has been around 3000 words per day, so that means, even with days off, I offset the volumes in the regular working days, because a 3000 word averge per day is pretty high, IMO.


 


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