It must be something about the holiday season that makes bloggers' thoughts turn to the work/life balance or lack thereof. Here are some excellent posts from around the blogosphere: Jill Sommer's post 'Tis the season for no work/life balance points out what many of us are experiencing: clients who … [Read more...] about Everyone's talking about work/life balance
Webinar question: Preparing for the ATA certification exam
This is post #3 in my ongoing series of questions from the webinar on "Getting started as a freelance translator" that I presented for the American Translators Association earlier this month. A participant asks: How can I prepare for the ATA certification exam? Short answer: Order a practice test … [Read more...] about Webinar question: Preparing for the ATA certification exam
Translation and interpreting: Best Careers 2011
If you haven't yet read it, make sure to check out Alexis Grant's article in US News & World Report, highlighting translation and interpreting as one of the "Best Careers for 2011." The article is very well-written and the comments are aflutter with questions from new and aspiring translators … [Read more...] about Translation and interpreting: Best Careers 2011
Reviewing your professional association memberships
Thanks to my friend and colleague Eve Bodeux for suggesting this timely post! Now that we're less than a month from the new year, you're probably receiving membership renewal notices from the professional associations to which you belong. You may also be receiving solicitations to join new … [Read more...] about Reviewing your professional association memberships
Webinar question: Should I incorporate?
This is post #2 in my ongoing series of questions from the webinar on "Getting started as a freelance translator" that I presented for the American Translators Association earlier this month. A participant asks: As a self-employed freelance translator, should I operate as an LLC, an S-corp or a … [Read more...] about Webinar question: Should I incorporate?