Ask and you shall receive
Probably the one thing most translators will agree on regardless of language combination, country or age is that clients always seem to want the translations done as quickly as possible,…
101 things a translator needs to know – #99
Keep calm - and keep the clientNo matter how brilliant you are, at some point a client will complain about your work. How you react will determine your future with…
A package full of joy
If you've been following this blog, you know that I am always interested in new technology, ideas, and tricks that make the life of a translator and interpreter easier. You…
A bit worse for wear but happy
This week, it was time again for the meeting of my favorite customer that takes place twice a year. Four days of intense discussions, interesting talks, and also fun, not…
Different signs by hand
Time out
If you tried to contact me these last few weeks, you'll know already - I was not available. I took all of August off. Yes. All of it. An entire…
Content Marketing for Translators
It's summertime and for many of us, this means less work and maybe also vacation time. This free time should of course be used to relax and reload in whatever…
10 Things You Should Never Say to a Translator
I came across this compilation over on translatorfun.com by Romina Bona. (She also creates brilliant comics about translators and their joys and struggles, btw, which are also for sale here.)…
Can I brag a little?
Last week, I got to interpret at the registrar's office for the registration for the marriage of a German-British couple. I had only spoken with the bride on the phone,…
Productivity methods
I recently wrote about my frustration with myself and the increasing feeling of overwhelm (I know that's not a noun [yet?], but if you keep reading, you'll find out where…
Back in the booth
This week was my first assignment in a booth since the big C hit. I have interpreted since, but not in an actual physical booth, on-site, with a partner in…