| Pages sur ce sujet: < [1 2] | Poll: Has luck/destiny/fate played a role in your translation career? Auteur du fil: ProZ.com Staff
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Mario Freitas 
Brésil
Local time: 03:34
Membre (2014)
anglais vers portugais
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| Yes, perhaps | Dec 28, 2015 |
I Always thought I had to go standard and get na in-house job in my professional area. This went on for over 20 years, and during that time, translation was my second job, alway na extra.
In 2013, I was dismissed at the age of 45, and the best job offers I got paid me half of what I made in my previous job. The Market is down in Brazil, which makes it even worse. So, after a few months, I gave up sending CV's around, and decided to dedicate myself to translations full time.
It was si... See more I Always thought I had to go standard and get na in-house job in my professional area. This went on for over 20 years, and during that time, translation was my second job, alway na extra.
In 2013, I was dismissed at the age of 45, and the best job offers I got paid me half of what I made in my previous job. The Market is down in Brazil, which makes it even worse. So, after a few months, I gave up sending CV's around, and decided to dedicate myself to translations full time.
It was simply the best thing I did in my life, professionally speaking. I regret not doing that 20 years ago. I make twice as much Money, working whenever I want, in my place, with no boss, no routine, no company procedures or code of ethics...
I guess you can call that a touch of destiny? ▲ Collapse
| | | | Julian Holmes
Japon
Local time: 15:34
Membre (2011)
japonais vers anglais
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Danemark
Local time: 08:34
danois vers anglais
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| No... a whole string of deliberate choices | Dec 28, 2015 |
I wanted to be an interpreter when I was a young teenager, and always imagined that my future work would involve communicating in several languages. My entire worklife and education have been based on that desire, and the choices I have made over the years have brought me where I am today. Choices and hard work.
And p.s. I also believe in the touch of God on our lives, but I happen to believe that he enables us to make our own decisions and helps us enhance our skills and find the r... See more I wanted to be an interpreter when I was a young teenager, and always imagined that my future work would involve communicating in several languages. My entire worklife and education have been based on that desire, and the choices I have made over the years have brought me where I am today. Choices and hard work.
And p.s. I also believe in the touch of God on our lives, but I happen to believe that he enables us to make our own decisions and helps us enhance our skills and find the right opportunities.
That's not destiny, luck or fate; it's love from above... ▲ Collapse
| | | | Michael Harris
Allemagne
Local time: 08:34
Membre (2006)
allemand vers anglais
That hurt.....☺
Although I am getting on, that is a bit before my time of Jean Michel Jarre....
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