ProZ.com quick polls

Have you ever tried smart glasses?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 12

No, why would I?	75.3%
No, but I'd love to.	22.9%
Yes, not worth it.	1.8%
Yes, loved them!	0.0%

166 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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An NDA with high fine for each potential violation written out only for the translator...

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Jan 11

should be avoided at all costs	56.6%
is the standard practice	13.2%
is variation of the standard practice	11.4%
Other (please comment)	11.4%
is OK because it's just an NDA	7.3%

219 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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If you do, do you prefer playing video games in your native language?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 10

N/A (other)	33.3%
No.	28.4%
Yes.	19.2%
It depends.	19.2%

261 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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"In the future, many workers will be let go because because they don’t work effectively with AI"

By anonymous - featured on Jan 9

Agree	47.3%
Not sure	37.4%
Disagree	15.3%

281 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Are Large Language Models ready for legal translation?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 8

Not sure.	40.6%
No.	36.5%
Yes.	16.0%
Other (please share)	6.9%

288 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you believe leadership and management roles will be affected by AI?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 7

Not sure.	31.0%
Not at all.	18.2%
Up to a point.	16.8%
A lot.	16.1%
A bit.	15.3%
N/A (please share)	2.6%

274 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you feel about the end of this year compared to previous years?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 6

Less optimistic	31.7%
About the same	28.6%
More optimistic	16.6%
Reflective and introspective	10.1%
Ready for a fresh start	10.1%
N/A (other)	3.0%

199 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What is the biggest challenge you face as a freelance translator or interpreter?

By Ersin Berber - featured on Jan 5

Finding new clients/projects	44.3%
2/3 of the above	21.4%
Negotiating fair rates	14.1%
Marketing and self-promotion	5.7%
Balancing work and personal life	5.7%
N/A Other	5.2%
Managing workload and deadlines	3.1%
Staying updated with industry tools and trend	0.5%

192 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Which role prepares you best for leading an LSP?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 4

Project Management.	37.1%
Language expert.	25.1%
Other (N/A)	22.8%
Sales.	7.2%
Finance and Admin.	4.8%
Language Ops.	3.0%

167 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Which skill group do you see as rising the most in prominence for workers in 2025-2026?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 3

All of the above.	42.3%
Self-management (active learning, resilience)	17.9%
Critical thinking and analysis.	10.2%
Other (please share)	8.7%
Some of the above.	7.7%
None of the above.	7.7%
Problem-solving.	5.6%

196 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Have you ever canceled an already accepted translation or interpretation request? (Accepted by you.)

By anonymous - featured on Jan 2

No	47.4%
Yes	45.0%
I don't remember	7.7%

209 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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As a member, would you like to be invited to test the ProZ upcoming new site?

By anonymous - featured on Jan 1

No	50.9%
Yes.	39.0%
Other (discuss)	10.1%

159 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you think the public sector should provide stronger support for reskilling displaced workers?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 31, 2024

Yes.	55.3%
It depends.	27.4%
No.	8.9%
Other (please share)	8.4%

190 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Are you planning to make any professional changes in 2025?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 30, 2024

Yes.	33.0%
No.	28.8%
Maybe.	22.6%
Not sure.	12.3%
Other (N/A)	3.3%

212 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How do you make your plans?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 29, 2024

In my head—no written plans needed.	29.8%
On paper (notebooks, planners, sticky notes)	25.5%
Using a mix of paper and digital tools.	23.4%
On a digital device (tablet, phone, computer)	16.5%
Other (please specify).	4.8%

188 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How do you cope with massive changes to your translations?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 28, 2024

I review and adjust methodically over time.	30.8%
I adapt quickly and embrace the changes.	21.3%
Other (please specify).	21.3%
I find it challenging but eventually adapt.	14.2%
I prefer to stick to the original version.	8.3%
I seek feedback or support from others.	4.1%

169 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you trade or invest in stocks/forex/crypto/indices/commodities/futures/CFDs/options?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 27, 2024

No	64.4%
Yes	23.6%
No, but I plan to do it in the future	12.0%

267 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Did you notice a summer slowdown in business this year?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 26, 2024

Yes, definitely.	44.8%
Fairly stable.	43.4%
No, busier than ever.	11.7%

145 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Have you tried the new YouTube AI Live Dubbing feature?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 25, 2024

No, why would I?	73.5%
No, but I'd like to.	19.4%
Yes, not worth it.	4.5%
Yes, loved it!	2.6%

155 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you use AI tools for transcription / subtitling?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Dec 24, 2024

No, I do not do transcription / subtitling	38.5%
No, I prefer to do it manually	21.3%
No, I do not know about such tools	11.8%
Yes, sometimes	10.4%
No, other	10.0%
No, but I plan to	4.5%
Yes, all the time	3.6%

221 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you send Christmas e-greetings to your clients or it is rather up to them to greet their vendors?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 23, 2024

No, I do not, I am a vendor only.	34.6%
Yes, I do, but only to regular clients.	18.6%
Yes, I do.	14.7%
Other thoughts - pls share.	13.5%
Never, it would be like hidden marketing.	9.6%
Christmas time does not apply to my culture.	9.0%

156 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Have you tried AI-assisted video generation?

By Ekaterina Chashnikova - featured on Dec 21, 2024

No, and I do not plan to	50.2%
No, I'm not aware of these capabilities	25.1%
No, but I plan to	14.7%
No, other	7.4%
Yes, I generated video from text	2.2%
Yes, I tried both text-to-video and avatars	0.4%
Yes, I tried video generation with avatars	0.0%

231 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do translation agencies make you feel valued?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 20, 2024

Mostly yes	45.5%
Mostly no	30.1%
Yes	10.3%
No	9.9%
N/A	4.1%

292 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

ProZ polls should be related strictly to the translation industry (no random questions).

By anonymous - featured on Dec 19, 2024

Agree	44.2%
I don't care / I don't know	33.2%
Disagree	22.6%

283 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Where do vendor managers go to find freelance translators/interpreters?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 18, 2024

ProZ.com	51.4%
Other N/A	26.9%
Referrals	13.2%
Associations	8.0%
Trade shows	0.5%
Universities	0.0%

212 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What will be the most common measure to invoice language services in 2030?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 17, 2024

By word	52.7%
By hour	19.7%
By project	17.6%
Other	10.0%

279 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Should LSPs hire sales staff from outside the industry?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 16, 2024

Better to have a mix of both.	39.2%
Other (discuss)	30.0%
Skip the learning curve, hire insiders.	17.7%
Yes, what matters are sales skills.	13.1%

130 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Which was the busiest quarter for you this year?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 15, 2024

Fourth quarter	26.2%
First quarter	20.1%
No seasonality	20.1%
Third quarter	15.2%
Second quarter	12.8%
Other (please share)	5.5%

164 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

At what age do you think children should have access to their own personal phone?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 14, 2024

14–16 years old	37.0%
11–13 years old	24.4%
17 years or older	13.7%
Only when necessary (e.g., for safety)	11.5%
8–10 years old	8.4%
N/A (please share)	3.4%
Under 8 years old	1.5%

262 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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When working, how often do you check your phone messages?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 13, 2024

Frequently (every 10-30 minutes)	35.6%
Rarely (only during breaks)	31.1%
Always (constantly checking messages)	16.6%
Other (please share)	9.7%
Never (I don't check it during work)	6.9%

289 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How important is impartiality when translating?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 12, 2024

Extremely important	63.6%
Somewhat important	18.6%
It depends	11.4%
N/A Other	3.8%
Not very important	2.7%

264 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How do you handle confidentiality and data security when working with sensitive information?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 11, 2024

Sign NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements)	48.7%
Other (please share)	21.8%
Limit data sharing	12.8%
Store files securely	12.8%
Use secure translation tools	3.8%
Seek professional advice	0.0%

78 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you see/get less job offers from this site than a year ago?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 10, 2024

Yes	63.8%
I am not sure	18.8%
Other N/A	8.8%
No	8.6%

373 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Are you planning to leave the translation industry in the next few years?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 9, 2024

No	55.2%
Maybe	22.6%
Yes	16.0%
N/A Other	6.1%

212 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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As the year comes to an end, how would you describe your work experience this year?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 8, 2024

Quieter than I expected	43.1%
A good balance of work and rest	26.0%
Other (discuss)	12.2%
Challenging but rewarding	10.5%
It was my busiest year yet!	8.3%

181 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Have you supported any charity organization lately?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 7, 2024

Regularly.	29.7%
Occasionally.	29.3%
I don’t support charity organizations.	18.5%
No, not recently.	18.1%
No, but I plan to.	4.4%

249 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Would you consider having weekly virtual coworking sessions with colleagues?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 6, 2024

Never	45.6%
It depends	24.5%
Maybe	16.1%
Yes.	11.1%
Other N/A	2.7%

298 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you ever buy any goods related to work on Black Friday?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 5, 2024

I don’t usually participate.	48.7%
No, I don’t shop for work-related items.	19.3%
No, but I take note of deals for the future.	10.9%
N/A (please share)	7.3%
Yes, I buy office supplies or equipment.	5.1%
Yes, I invest in books or resources.	5.1%
Yes, I stock up on software and tools.	3.6%

275 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How many hours a day do you work (excl. weekends)?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 4, 2024

It depends on the project	38.8%
Less than 8	24.5%
Up to 8	18.7%
12-16	8.2%
8	7.0%
Other thoughts (pls comment)	2.9%

343 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How do you usually schedule your deadlines?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 3, 2024

Based on word count and estimated hours	25.7%
I follow the client's suggested deadline	23.3%
I set a buffer to allow for unforeseen issues	19.9%
I prioritize based on urgency and workload	15.8%
I rely on experience and intuition	7.9%
N/A Other	4.1%
I use a fixed daily output (e.g., X words/hs)	3.4%

292 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you get updated on translation trends?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 2, 2024

Other (please share)	29.6%
ProZ Translation news	23.0%
Networking with colleagues	13.8%
Webinars	13.2%
Industry publications	11.2%
Conferences	5.3%
Blogs	3.9%

152 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Which type of translation project do you find most rewarding?

By anonymous - featured on Dec 1, 2024

Technical translation	24.1%
Marketing/creative content	22.4%
Medical translation	15.5%
Literary translation	14.4%
Other (please share)	14.4%
Legal translation	9.2%

174 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Which personal characteristic has worked well for you in your career?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 30, 2024

Attention to detail	33.5%
Curiosity and research skills	16.3%
Other (please specify)	12.4%
Time management skills	10.3%
Adaptability to different topics	8.6%
Strong communication abilities	8.2%
Love for continuous learning	6.4%
Cultural awareness and sensitivity	4.3%

233 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you feel about language companies integrating AI localization capabilities?

By Bora Taşdemir - featured on Nov 29, 2024

It's important not to stay behind	29.0%
AI hype is overrated	26.1%
AI localization is still premature	14.7%
Other (please share)	10.1%
They'll face data privacy issues	7.6%
Opting out AI technology might be better	7.6%
AI localization is already indispensable	5.0%

238 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What variant of English do you speak?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 28, 2024

British English	46.4%
American English	44.4%
Canadian English	3.3%
Indian English	3.0%
Australian English	1.3%
South African English	1.3%
New Zealand English	0.3%

304 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Have you taken any CPD trainings in the last 5 years in any of these subjects?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 27, 2024

None of the above	48.7%
2/3 of the above	14.9%
Other (please share)	8.0%
Subject matter	8.0%
Technology	4.2%
Post editing	4.2%
4/5 of the above	3.8%
Localisation	3.1%
All of the above	2.3%
Finance	1.5%
Soft skills (management, negotation, etc)	1.1%

261 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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In your view, which is the main barrier to a rewarding career as an independent professional?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 26, 2024

Instability/lack of stable client flow	40.7%
Too low rates	19.9%
All the above	12.7%
Work-life balance	6.5%
N/A Other	6.5%
Isolation	5.9%
Competition	3.4%
Technology	3.1%
Lack of interesting work	1.2%

322 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you keep your devices clean (if you do)?

By anonymous - featured on Nov 25, 2024

I wipe them regularly	59.9%
Other (please share)	21.0%
I use specialized cleaning products	9.6%
I use DIY cleaning methods	8.3%
I have them cleaned by a professional	1.3%

157 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.