Why there is not enough cooperation among freelancing conference interpreters
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JIAXIN ZHENG
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China
Local time: 04:05
Bahasa Inggeris hingga Bahasa Cina
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Jun 2, 2015

Why there is not enough cooperation among freelancing conference interpreters

There is much less cooperation among freelancing conference interpreters compared with other professionals like accountants and lawyer. This has resulted in the devaluation of interpreters in China. The rate is decreasing. The quality is mixed. Sometimes interpreters are manipulated by translation agencies.

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What is the typical rate in your country?<
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Why there is not enough cooperation among freelancing conference interpreters

There is much less cooperation among freelancing conference interpreters compared with other professionals like accountants and lawyer. This has resulted in the devaluation of interpreters in China. The rate is decreasing. The quality is mixed. Sometimes interpreters are manipulated by translation agencies.

What is the situation in your country?
What is the typical rate in your country?
What are your view and recommendations regarding the cooperation?

Discussion initiated by Jacken
English-Mandarin simultaneous interpreter
Email: 361039024@qq.com
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EvaVer (X)
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Local time: 22:05
Bahasa Czech hingga Bahasa Perancis
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Cooperation? Jun 2, 2015

It's a battlefield. I practically stopped conference interpreting, as dirty play is the rule there. Your "colleagues" will cut your throat!

 


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