Forums about proz.com » Poll Discussion »
Pages in topic:   < [1 2]
Poll: When I have less work, I...
Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
Angelique Blommaert
Angelique Blommaert  Identity Verified
Netherlands
Local time: 14:03
Member (2012)
German to Dutch
+ ...
Playtime Aug 14, 2013

It means I can play with my children and plan trips. My sweetheart does all the housekeeping, so I don't have to worry about that. But these days are very rare lately.
 
Carmen Grabs
Carmen Grabs
Germany
Local time: 14:03
Member (2012)
English to German
+ ...
Tackle the pile of admin work Aug 14, 2013

that has accumulated over the months. Today was one of those days: I managed to work through everything, do unpleasant tasks (like phone the tax adviser, finally activate my new Trados license!). It was good and satisfying.
 
Triston Goodwin
Triston Goodwin  Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 06:03
Spanish to English
+ ...
All of the above+ Aug 14, 2013

It depends greatly on how long this workless period lasts. When we're not translating, we have websites to build, invoices to send, pictures to edit, etc, etc, et...

If nothing else, there are games to test and research.

Gaby on the other hand, frightens me. Today we have a few projects to work on, but she wants to clean the entire house and office.
 
Muriel Vasconcellos
Muriel Vasconcellos  Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 05:03
Member (2003)
Spanish to English
+ ...
Relieved Aug 15, 2013

I'm always happy to get a break.
 
Pages in topic:   < [1 2]


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Moderator(s) of this forum
Jared Tabor[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

Poll: When I have less work, I...






CafeTran Espresso
You've never met a CAT tool this clever!

Translate faster & easier, using a sophisticated CAT tool built by a translator / developer. Accept jobs from clients who use Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast & major CAT tools. Download and start using CafeTran Espresso -- for free

Buy now! »
Trados Studio 2022 Freelance
The leading translation software used by over 270,000 translators.

Designed with your feedback in mind, Trados Studio 2022 delivers an unrivalled, powerful desktop and cloud solution, empowering you to work in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

More info »