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The cost of an expert, doing what you love and the rest
Thread poster: Valeria Burova
Sheila Wilson
Sheila Wilson  Identity Verified
Spain
Local time: 12:09
Member (2007)
English
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Clarification Aug 30, 2017

MollyRose wrote:
In your post, you did not specify which language direction in which you were working. But under your name it shows that you also translate from Russian to English. So certainly they were basing their comments (your need to improve in English) to help you avoid problems with future work into English. One can tell by the "tone" of their words that they are trying to help you (that's why you posted a question--for help), not criticize in a negative way.

That sums up my post exactly - thanks, MollyRose.

Valeria, it would certainly be churlish to criticise the English of those who use it only as a source language. After all, I know my French isn't at all perfect and your English is good enough to get your meaning across. As MollyRose says, it was the fact that you were announcing yourself as an into-English translator that rang alarm bells. As you don't in fact offer that service, and have changed your profile, then that's fine - no reason to apologise for your English .


 
Sarah Lewis-Morgan
Sarah Lewis-Morgan  Identity Verified
Germany
Local time: 13:09
Member (2014)
German to English
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"shout it from the rooftops" - please, explain? Aug 30, 2017

It means to state something publicly, or to brag about something.

 
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
Nikki Scott-Despaigne  Identity Verified
Local time: 13:09
French to English
Thank you Sarah Aug 30, 2017

Sarah Lewis-Morgan wrote:

It means to state something publicly, or to brag about something.



Thank you Sarah. Yes, in context:

"It also sounds like the agent used flattery to convince you to accept. You may well be a good translator, but there is always someone just as good, if not better and sometimes (sadly) even cheaper waiting to take your place. A little bit of humulity goes a long way and helps one to keep things in proportion. That does not mean you should play down your skills, but being confident - and gaining a client's confidence - does not mean having to shout it from the rooftops."

On the same theme as a good agency being a partner, a number of things will enable a good business relationship to exist. For a good client, doing a good job is a good way of gaining their trust. When you know you do a good job, you can be confident with your skills. A good client will recognise that without us having to shout about it. We just get on with doing good work we enjoy doing. If that type of healthy business relationship is not possible, walk away.


 
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