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Poll: What is your opinion on in-person networking?
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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
Portugal
Local time: 14:01
Member (2007)
English to Portuguese
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Other Mar 23, 2019

I had a very active network strategy when I started out some 35 years ago (at first in-person as it was before the Internet age and then online), but nowadays having a solid client base my approach to networking is rather passive. I enjoyed it for a while as I was a very social person but age changed me and I became more of an introvert…

Eoghan McMonagle
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Muriel Vasconcellos
 
DZiW (X)
DZiW (X)
Ukraine
English to Russian
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Almost everything is ok, if used wisely Mar 23, 2019

 When I started as a mere translator, I had to master some tricks and different CATs, diversifying to copywriting, rewriting, transcreating, new fields, and the rest. However, I was lucky to switch to interpreting soon, making many useful contacts and enhancing my biz skills.

 While I still work as a translator sometimes, I'm glad that I don't have to participate in CAT-wars and spam greedy prospects, renegotiating "discounts" and begging for "a little better rates".

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 When I started as a mere translator, I had to master some tricks and different CATs, diversifying to copywriting, rewriting, transcreating, new fields, and the rest. However, I was lucky to switch to interpreting soon, making many useful contacts and enhancing my biz skills.

 While I still work as a translator sometimes, I'm glad that I don't have to participate in CAT-wars and spam greedy prospects, renegotiating "discounts" and begging for "a little better rates".

 Real biz requires real people--and mutual trust. That's why there's big money for owners of virtual socialization means, but not for participants--even if there seem to be zillions of like-able "friends" and electronic "partners". ▲ Collapse
 
Gibril Koroma
Gibril Koroma  Identity Verified
Canada
Local time: 09:01
French to English
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I enjoy it Mar 23, 2019

I enjoy all human interactions.

Marsha Conroy
Kaisa I
Laura Bissio CT
 
Mario Freitas
Mario Freitas  Identity Verified
Brazil
Local time: 10:01
Member (2014)
English to Portuguese
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Al kinds are useful Mar 24, 2019

For us, in our market, all kinds of networking are fruitful. And all kinds have rendered me jobs and money, even social media, BON.
 
Muriel Vasconcellos
Muriel Vasconcellos  Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 06:01
Member (2003)
Spanish to English
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Other Mar 24, 2019

I really enjoy being with colleagues, which was one of the advantages of working in international organizations with large teams of translators. In the office setting, we supported one another in solving problems. Many of these relationships have led to lifelong friendships. I also enjoyed belonging to the American Translators Association. But I don't consider it "networking" to drum up business. The purpose has been to share translation challenges and experiences in the profession. Like Teresa,... See more
I really enjoy being with colleagues, which was one of the advantages of working in international organizations with large teams of translators. In the office setting, we supported one another in solving problems. Many of these relationships have led to lifelong friendships. I also enjoyed belonging to the American Translators Association. But I don't consider it "networking" to drum up business. The purpose has been to share translation challenges and experiences in the profession. Like Teresa, I no longer spend much person-to-person time with colleagues.


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