http://www.proz.com/forum/19 Discussion Forums for Translators en-us Copyright 1999-2005, ProZ.com. All rights reserved. support@proz.com http://www.proz.com/images/proz_logo_v4.gif http://www.proz.com/forums http://www.proz.com/topic/113930?float=true Paula Tizzano: Sometimes I see that some people submit an astounding amount of questions referred to the same text or material. In some cases, they include the par... (22 posts) 30 Aug 2008 11:13:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113866?float=true Andrea Pakieser: I'm curious as to whether most translators look for direct clients in their target language exclusively. How many of you have your resume/marketing... (6 posts) 30 Aug 2008 02:41:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113863?float=true Maciek Drobka: Hi all, Spurred by this topic: http://www.proz.com/forum/proofreading_editing_reviewing/113849-the_quality_initiative_of_a_major_lsp_zookeeper.htm... (11 posts) 29 Aug 2008 16:57:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113812?float=true Lori Cirefice: Ritu, your instincts are right, this is a scam. Two other translators have posted about the same thing in the last month. See here: http://www.pro... (8 posts) 28 Aug 2008 12:36:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113741?float=true Viktoria Gimbe: [quote]Tom in London wrote: I hate litigation.[/quote] Me too. That's why I have terms and conditions. (37 posts) 29 Aug 2008 22:54:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113393?float=true M. Ali Bayraktar: After graduating from University I began my career in a company. I loved (and still loving) my profession and I loved working among collectives too (w... (27 posts) 28 Aug 2008 12:14:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113366?float=true Andrea Riffo: Dear all, I'm curious to know: how many of you work over the weekends on translator-unfriendly formats just for the sake of "helping out" and for m... (17 posts) 25 Aug 2008 01:59:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113341?float=true Balasubramaniam L.: Some time ago there was a quick poll on which was the busiest month for translators. A parallel question is this one. I apologise if this has been dis... (26 posts) 26 Aug 2008 08:54:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113302?float=true Hipyan Nopri: Dear Fellow Translators, Today I was requested to translate a personal letter. I have not replied the request, but I have downloaded the letter. ... (7 posts) 22 Aug 2008 23:34:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113263?float=true Constance Mannshardt: After quoting for a job, I was asked to do a (non-paid) translation test. Although the agency is well rated, I was puzzled upon two aspects: 1. I was ... (22 posts) 28 Aug 2008 18:01:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113237?float=true Alan Frankel: The daughter of a friend of mine in Germany has published an excellent book in German. I would like to translate the book into English (for pay). She ... (8 posts) 22 Aug 2008 15:12:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113234?float=true Soizic CiFuentes: Hello, An agency from China seemed to have a problem paying in a lump sum. They say Paypal can only accept payment by $30 at a time and Paypal won'... (7 posts) 22 Aug 2008 11:53:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113231?float=true Bin Tiede: I must sign a contract with an agency before getting jobs. Part of the contract goes: .... “Technical” penalties will be applied in... (17 posts) 22 Aug 2008 17:35:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113188?float=true Tatiana Lammers: Just a couple of minutes ago I received a message through the ProZ Connect from supposedly a company asking me if I was available to do a translation ... (4 posts) 22 Aug 2008 11:11:00 GMT http://www.proz.com/topic/113173?float=true Brandis: Hi! this issue is very unique. this member took our services. The files were fat and the time frame as usual very short and the PO did not read single... (4 posts) 22 Aug 2008 15:25:00 GMT