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Another new trend? Thread poster: Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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| Tongue in cheek | Jun 5, 2021 |
Robert Forstag wrote:
Well, yes, we are all different - and that helps explain why what you initially described in this thread seems to be something that applies to your own circumstances. It cannot therefore reasonably be adduced as evidence of any larger "trend."
I understood that to be Teresa’s point. It was just a bit of fun in reference to various other “new trend” threads recently, all based on one person’s experience.
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Ice Scream wrote: Robert Forstag wrote:
Well, yes, we are all different - and that helps explain why what you initially described in this thread seems to be something that applies to your own circumstances. It cannot therefore reasonably be adduced as evidence of any larger "trend." I understood that to be Teresa’s point. It was just a bit of fun in reference to various other “new trend” threads recently, all based on one person’s experience.
You understood correctly!
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Adieu 
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OP, you might be on to something.
I was mildly surprised to find myself with >$1k (of actual, materialized work) booked for the week by 11AM Monday.
Perhaps numerous temporary freelancers have returned to day jobs or ragequit? Or maybe the visible toll of '20-'21 on public mental health has driven up the value of people who can be trusted to keep a deadline?
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Adieu wrote:
I was mildly surprised to find myself with >$1k (of actual, materialized work) booked for the week by 11AM Monday.
Perhaps numerous temporary freelancers have returned to day jobs or ragequit? Or maybe the visible toll of '20-'21 on public mental health has driven up the value of people who can be trusted to keep a deadline?
Is there a Russian equivalent of the English saying “One swallow does not a summer make”?
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| booking ahead = respect for translator | Jun 8, 2021 |
All my clients and long-time agencies always book me ahead of time by asking if I'm available for a project arriving soon. Indeed, this is something that the vast majority of businesses in the real world do if they are serious, professional entities. They don't want to have to scramble around at the last minute finding someone to do a project that they need
by a certain deadline.
I consider this a sign of respect for my time and my schedule. I'm confused why anyone would vie... See more All my clients and long-time agencies always book me ahead of time by asking if I'm available for a project arriving soon. Indeed, this is something that the vast majority of businesses in the real world do if they are serious, professional entities. They don't want to have to scramble around at the last minute finding someone to do a project that they need
by a certain deadline.
I consider this a sign of respect for my time and my schedule. I'm confused why anyone would view it as "worrisome" or suspect if it comes from an established client or agency. Maybe some people are confusing this with an unknown entity advertising a "potential project" -- something that often falls through and which, after getting burnt a couple times, I don't even bother with any more. It's only the bottom-of-the-barrel agencies that do this, agencies who consider all translators replaceable and are looking for the cheapest possible ones. But decent client and agencies understand that it's more expensive to screen and replace good freelancers or employees than to be reliable and treat them with respect and decent pay. If my regulars were to cancel projects on me more than once in a blue moon (for reasons beyond their control), they know I'd no longer reserve time for their project. That's not good for their reputation or their bottom line, so if they're smart, organized, professional, serious business people, they follow through on the projects for which they booked me in advance.
Who knows why all of a sudden several clients started doing this in someone's particular case: maybe the topic came up in a discussion forum for agency owners as a recommended best practice.
So my inclination is to say "Relax, don't worry -- celebrate the fact!" ▲ Collapse
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IrinaN
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Local time: 06:32
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| Есть (yes, there is) | Jun 8, 2021 |
Ice Scream wrote:
Is there a Russian equivalent of the English saying “One swallow does not a summer make”?
Одна ласточка весны не делает.
It's even more than an equivalent, it's a word to word and a very popular saying in Russia.
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Steffen Walter
Germany
Local time: 13:32
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IrinaN wrote: Ice Scream wrote:
Is there a Russian equivalent of the English saying “One swallow does not a summer make”? Одна ласточка весны не делает. It's even more than an equivalent, it's a word to word and a very popular saying in Russia.
... with the only difference that "веснa" means "spring" rather than "summer".
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IrinaN
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I stand corrected:-) I should drop the habit of sneaking on Proz in between other things and jobs to post something that requires attention. That was a senior moment. I guess I'm no longer a first-class multitasker I used to be
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P.L.F. Persio
Netherlands
Local time: 13:32
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IrinaN wrote: I guess I'm no longer a first-class multitasker I used to be
You're still a first-class lady. And a Russian spring is similar to an English summer ...
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P.L.F. Persio wrote: IrinaN wrote: I guess I'm no longer a first-class multitasker I used to be You're still a first-class lady. And a Russian spring is similar to an English summer ...
The English saying can actually be spring or summer.
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Adieu
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Maybe even our swallows prefer to vacation in Europe
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P.L.F. Persio
Netherlands
Local time: 13:32
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Adieu wrote:
Maybe even our swallows prefer to vacation in Europe
... there's something about Russia.
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| Keeping you posted... | Jun 11, 2021 |
I’ve received two of the booked jobs, one of them sooner than expected. I’ll keep on waiting for the one that had no precise date. A very good weekend for you all!
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