In the age of Information Overload, it seems to get harder and harder to maintain any semblance of control over the volumes of e-mail we receive. But, there's hope, and there are strategies...let's take a look at a few, and feel free to add your own in the comments. Let's start with e-mail … [Read more...] about Thoughts on managing your e-mail
Freelancing
Tips for translators in small languages
There are languages like Spanish (tons of work, lots of translators), and languages like French and German (good amount of work, not a surplus of translators), and then there are languages like Tagalog, Nepali, Bulgarian, Amharic, Icelandic, and so on. What are some pathways to a viable freelance … [Read more...] about Tips for translators in small languages
Wrapping up 2015: five questions to ask yourself
I'm wrapping up my work for 2015, which is always a good chance to take stock of the hits and misses of the past year. This is something I think every freelancer should do: no matter how long you've been freelancing, you need to keep moving toward your long-term goals (or risk stagnation!). … [Read more...] about Wrapping up 2015: five questions to ask yourself
Sub-optimal rates: "better than nothing," or not?
"The rate isn't ideal, but it's better than nothing." "It's not what I'd like to be earning, but you have to start somewhere." "I wasn't thrilled about the rate, but working is better than not working." Stop me if you've heard this before... But the real question is: is this a valid way of looking … [Read more...] about Sub-optimal rates: "better than nothing," or not?
An easy sit/stand desk option
Standing desks are hot right now (with various sources telling us that sitting is the new smoking). If you'd like to try one, the most customizable option is a motorized sit-stand desk. Karen Tkaczyk uses one, and she demonstrated it in this blog post. Another option is a VariDesk that sits on top … [Read more...] about An easy sit/stand desk option