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How do you feel about tech companies using public minority language content to train AI?

By anonymous - featured on 11:03

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As AI tools evolve, what do you think is happening to the role of language and localization experts?

By anonymous - featured on Oct 7

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What is your personal strength to keep going and thrive in your professional translation path?

By anonymous - featured on Oct 6

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Which business challenges are most important to you over the next 12 months?

By anonymous - featured on Oct 5

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Have you ever participated in a ProZ Translation Contest?

By anonymous - featured on Oct 4

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Have an AI subscription?

By Rocío M. Rodríguez - featured on Oct 3

Other	57.1%
ChatGPT	30.2%
Gemini	7.9%
Claude	4.8%

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

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How do you typically celebrate International Translation Day?

By anonymous - featured on Oct 2

Business as usual.	69.1%
Networking or attending industry events/webinars with colleagues.	13.6%
Other (please share)	6.8%
Posting on social media to raise awareness about the profession.	5.6%
Treating myself.	4.3%
Taking a well-deserved day off.	0.6%

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

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How often do you update the services on your profile?

By anonymous - featured on Oct 1

Rarely or never.	50.5%
Once a year.	23.1%
Every 3–6 months.	14.8%
Only when changing rates.	6.6%
Other (please share)	4.9%

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

What is your main time-management style as a translator or interpreter?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 30

I prioritize whichever job is most urgent.	47.5%
I work straight down a prioritized to-do list.	26.9%
I schedule set blocks of time for specific tasks.	13.8%
Hybrid	6.2%
I use the Pomodoro technique or work in fixed sprints.	3.1%
Other	2.5%

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

When you have a task that you completely dread, how do you tackle it?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 29

Do it first thing before checking email.	33.8%
Set a minute timer and power through.	23.2%
N/A (please share)	23.2%
Push it off until the deadline leaves no choice.	18.5%
Outsource or use software so I never touch it.	1.3%

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

Where does bias in translation AI primarily come from?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 28

N/A (please share)	40.5%
Flawed training data.	34.2%
Client prompts.	12.7%
Developer decisions.	7.6%
Human annotators.	5.1%

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

Have you been more into cardio or weight training lately?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 27

I don�t workout	48.2%
A little bit of both	22.4%
Weight	15.3%
Cardio	14.1%

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

Do you repeat series or films?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 26

Yes, if it's really good, I might watch it again	32.7%
I have a few favorites that I watch again and again	25.5%
No, I always have something new lined up to watch	20.9%
Sometimes	20.9%

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

How is your experience using the Polls feature on the new ProZ.com Next interface?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 25

Haven't tried it yet.	71.0%
About the same.	17.6%
Much smoother & faster.	6.1%
Needs design improvements.	5.3%

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

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What makes you want to participate in ProZ.com Next polls?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 23

Reading poll results	44.5%
Quick 1-click voting	32.8%
Other (please share)	11.7%
Joining forum discussions	7.8%
Suggesting new poll topics	3.1%

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

What is the main threat of AI-generated books flooding markets?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 22

Loss of human work.	36.1%
Lost cultural nuance.	25.4%
Eroded reader trust.	23.1%
Other (please comment)	13.0%
Price suppression.	2.4%

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

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How do you announce new services to existing clients?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 21

N/A (other)	53.2%
Direct personal email.	36.9%
LinkedIn posts.	6.3%
Email signature updates.	3.6%
Invoice notes/newsletters.	0.0%

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

How should clients evaluate quality in professional interpreting?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 20

Accuracy, tone, and seamless flow.	35.9%
Overall listener comprehension/satisfaction.	28.1%
Other (please comment).	20.3%
Terminology mastery and context fit.	14.1%
Flawless audio, equipment, platform stability	1.6%

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

Where do you stand on using AI for literary translation?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 19

Strictly human art.	51.3%
N/A (other)	17.1%
Hybrid (heavy MTPE).	14.5%
Drafting assistant only.	13.8%
Fine for genre fiction.	3.3%

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

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What is the most effective way to reduce bias in AI language models?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 18

N/A (other	41.1%
Expert linguists auditing output.	33.6%
Enforcing clear industry standards.	11.2%
Customizing models per project	10.3%
Expanding low-resource corpora.	3.7%

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

How often do you post original content on LinkedIn to build your localization brand?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 17

Not applicable.	52.0%
Rarely.	38.8%
1–2 times a month.	4.6%
3+ times a week.	3.3%
1–2 times a week.	1.3%

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

Now that AI is under scrutiny, are you optimistic about the future of our industry?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 16

No	59.1%
It depends (please, share)	24.5%
Yes	16.3%

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

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What role does GenAI play in your translation work?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 15

Not used (100% manual process)	30.6%
Occasional lookup (phrases & terms)	25.3%
Post-editing only (client-requested MTPE)	18.8%
Core assistant (research, QA, drafting)	18.3%
Other (please comment)	7.0%

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

What holds you back most from exploring new business avenues?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 14

Not knowing where to start.	29.1%
Fear of wasting unpaid time and energy.	25.2%
N/A (other)	19.7%
Being comfortable with my current clients.	18.1%
Imposter syndrome or fear of failure.	7.9%

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

How early do you notify clients about upcoming time off?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 13

Only when requested.	33.0%
1–2 weeks ahead.	29.8%
A few days prior.	20.2%
N/A (other)	11.7%
In email footer.	5.3%

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

How do you view an effort that doesn't bring in direct income?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 12

Long-term investment that might pay off later	34.7%
Valuable chance to learn new skills or netw	17.8%
Other (please comment	17.8%
Total waste of time and money.	16.9%
Helpful way to figure out what doesn't work.	12.7%

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

What type of content generates the best client inquiries on LinkedIn?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 11

Other (please share)	50.9%
Real client projects and results.	32.1%
Behind-the-scenes translator life.	8.0%
Terminology tips and cultural nuance.	4.5%
Explaining translation value vs. MT.	4.5%

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

What's your biggest challenge during peak holiday periods?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 10

Last-minute client requests.	30.8%
Sudden lulls followed by spikes.	25.2%
Other (please share).	23.1%
Pressure on non-working days.	16.8%
Waiting on client feedback.	4.2%

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

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How do you handle local holidays when your clients are working?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 9

Work as usual.	58.5%
Handle urgent tasks only.	18.1%
Log off completely.	15.2%
N/A (please share)	6.4%
Charge a holiday fee.	1.8%

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

If you joined a freelance team today, what would you focus on first?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 8

Pitching big clients.	33.8%
Other (please share).	26.8%
Peer review & quality.	19.0%
Joint marketing.	16.2%
Business accountability.	4.2%

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

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How well do younger generations retain their heritage language in your community?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 7

Spoken, written, and used daily.	37.9%
N/A	25.2%
Understand it, but reply in another language.	15.5%
No active knowledge of the heritage language.	12.6%
Know only basic greetings/proverbs/names.	8.7%

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

What’s the biggest perk of joining a freelance peer network?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 6

Other	37.8%
Community & mental support.	21.6%
Skill-sharing & growth.	20.3%
Higher income stability.	12.2%
Handling larger projects.	8.1%

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

What skill is most vital for translators over the next 3 years?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 5

Agile adaptability.	37.7%
AI & tech fluency.	31.1%
Deep domain mastery.	13.9%
Other (please comment)	9.9%
Sales & client relations.	7.3%

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

Would you form a formal partnership/collective with other freelancers?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 4

No, prefer 100% solo.	33.3%
Casual networking only.	32.2%
Yes, want to scale up.	19.9%
Already do & love it!	7.6%
N/A (other).	7.0%

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

Does starting with a machine-translated draft speed up your output?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 3

It depends on the domain.	40.9%
Yes, significantly.	21.2%
No, it slows me down.	17.7%
I do not use MT.	11.6%
No effect.	4.5%
N/A (please comment).	4.0%

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

How do you handle client demands for lower tech-driven rates?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 2

N/A (other)	28.2%
Educate on quality & risk prevention.	23.4%
Offer tiered options (MTPE vs. human).	21.0%
Discount slightly to keep volume.	18.5%
Switch pricing model (hourly/project).	8.9%

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

What genre dominates your personal reading list?

By anonymous - featured on Sep 1

Literary Fiction	31.8%
Non-Fiction / History	27.9%
Thrillers / Crime	22.3%
Sci-Fi / Fantasy	9.5%
N/A (please comment)	8.4%

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

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How can we best preserve indigenous languages?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 31

Early education: Mother-tongue schooling.	53.6%
Community archives: Recording oral histories.	20.9%
Other (please comment)	10.0%
Digital tech: AI, apps, and localization.	8.2%
Pop culture: Music, films, and media.	7.3%

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

What language do you choose for leisure reading?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 30

Source/Foreign language.	36.0%
50/50 split based on author.	33.3%
Native language only.	19.8%
Other (please share).	7.2%
Translated editions (to inspect quality).	3.6%

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

Would labeling translations as "human-verified" improve market quality?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 29

Yes, heavily.	44.1%
Slightly.	25.0%
No impact.	14.5%
N/A (please comment).	10.5%
It would backfire.	5.9%

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

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How important are ISO legal interpreting standards in your local market?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 28

I rarely see ISO standards referenced.	32.6%
N/A (other)	26.8%
Irrelevant	16.7%
Nice to have	13.0%
Essential	10.9%

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

What is lost most when an indigenous language weakens?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 27

Sense of cultural identity.	41.0%
Untranslatable cultural concepts.	22.2%
Unwritten history and proverbs.	17.1%
N/A (please share)	11.1%
Connection between elders and youth.	8.5%

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

What is your preferred payment method for receiving international payouts?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 26

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What’s your strategy for re-engaging old clients?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 25

No active outreach.	43.8%
Polite check-in email.	41.4%
Holiday or seasonal greetings.	9.3%
Other (please share)	3.7%
Sharing industry insights.	1.9%

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

What causes the most friction when following client-provided style guides?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 24

Conflicting guidance.	30.5%
Vague instructions.	26.6%
Rigid rules.	18.0%
N/A (please share)	13.3%
Outdated glossaries.	11.7%

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

How do you keep your LinkedIn experience useful nowadays?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 23

N/A (please comment)	48.1%
Unfollow /mute noise.	27.3%
Search niches directly.	9.1%
Post only, ignore the feed.	9.1%
Reset algorithm ("Not interested")	3.9%
Stick to DMs & groups.	2.6%

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

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How do you handle client TM ownership?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 22

I retain it as my own asset.	31.5%
N/A (please comment)	29.6%
I deliver it to the client.	22.2%
I negotiate it per contract.	11.1%
I share usage, not the raw file.	5.6%

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

Have you ever considered crossing the bridge from Translation to Copywriting?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 21

Happy sticking to translation.	45.2%
Curious, but feels uncharted.	30.6%
Already crossed it!	9.6%
Actively working on it.	7.6%
N/A (please comment)	7.0%

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

If you could eliminate one billing model in translation tomorrow, which would it be?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 19

Flat-rate per project.	36.8%
Other (please share)	20.2%
Hourly rates.	19.3%
Strict per-word pricing.	15.8%
Minimum charge fees.	7.9%

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

How often do you spend +30 min. researching a single obscure term or phrase?

By anonymous - featured on Aug 18

Only for specialized/technical texts.	41.7%
A few times a week.	22.0%
Rarely, I cap my research time.	19.7%
Daily—it’s a professional hazard.	11.4%
N/A (please share)	5.3%

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