As a freelancer, how are your rates and your sanity related? Here's how:I'm a fan of work/life balance, or however you want to phrase it (I know, there really is no balance, there are only choices that we have to be clear about!). I love my job and I find it fulfilling, but I also don't want to look … [Read more...] about What do rates and sanity have to do with each other?
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Are pandemic discounts a good idea?
The pandemic is doing odd things to people's freelance businesses: something I've discussed in a pandemic roundtable podcast, and a blog post. About all that can be said is that some things are up and others are down. I've heard from multiple freelancers (translators and interpreters) who've never … [Read more...] about Are pandemic discounts a good idea?
Should you post your translation rates on your website?
A reader asks: Should I post my translation rates on my website? I feel like this could discourage some of the low-balling clients I don't want to work with, but I'm not sure it's the right thing to do. Let's take a look! Why might you WANT to post your rates? Posting your rates has a few … [Read more...] about Should you post your translation rates on your website?
How much do freelance translators earn? Is it enough? 2018 edition
Back in 2011, I wrote this post about how much freelance translators earn. After almost seven years, it's still the most popular post on this site, with over 21,000 views. A reader recently sent me a series of questions about translator income: "I'm in college and deciding whether to try to make … [Read more...] about How much do freelance translators earn? Is it enough? 2018 edition
Can you give us a quote and a turnaround time?
"Can you give us a quote and a turnaround time?" As freelancers, we hear or read those words a lot: a client, or prospective client, has a document that they need translated, and they want to know about how long it's going to take, and about how much it's going to cost. So, when you're on the … [Read more...] about Can you give us a quote and a turnaround time?