In planning for our recent seven-week trip to Europe (of which I worked for four weeks and took three weeks off), I spent some time reconfiguring my e-mail setup to make it easier to manage, and I think that I was at least somewhat successful. Here are some thoughts, and feel free to share your own … [Read more...] about Coping with e-mail overload
On hiatus
Thoughts on Translation is on hiatus until mid-August. Feel free to browse the archives in the meantime, and happy summer! … [Read more...] about On hiatus
Upcoming session of "Getting Started as a Freelance Translator"
If you'd like to launch or improve your freelance translation business this fall, I'll be offering my four-week online course Getting Started as a Freelance Translator starting on August 15. This class has already helped over 250 freelancers take their first steps in the industry or achieve new … [Read more...] about Upcoming session of "Getting Started as a Freelance Translator"
Seen on the trail in Switzerland…
Maybe, just this once, they should have gone with a professional translator? … [Read more...] about Seen on the trail in Switzerland…
Tour of the UN Office in Geneva
If you find yourself in Switzerland with some time for a professional development day, I highly recommend the tour of the UN Office in Geneva (UNOG). Here's the link to the information about the tour. If you're a language or international relations buff, the tour offers a really interesting view … [Read more...] about Tour of the UN Office in Geneva