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As all other freelancers, translators struggle with varying workloads \u2013 either we have too much work or no work at all. But the past few weeks have been very busy for me – almost too busy!<\/p>\n

Besides dealing with varying workloads, we also work on documents of dramatically different lengths as well as on very diverse topics. Last week, for example, I had one major assignment (and some minor ones) \u00ad\u2013 an extensive HR questionnaire survey for a sales business client \u00ad\u2013 that took up most of my week (and weekend).<\/p>\n

Today, I had a number of minor assignments. I couldn\u2019t believe my eyes when I looked at my to-do list just before. It really reflects the diversity of topics and text types:<\/p>\n

\u00b7        Translation of software strings for a software firm<\/p>\n

\u00b7        Translation of a product description for a cosmetics firm<\/p>\n

\u00b7        Translation of an update for a financial management system<\/p>\n

\u00b7        Proofreading a CV for a private individual<\/p>\n

\u00b7        Translation of a CSR strategy for an accounting firm<\/p>\n

\u00b7        Translation of a business case for another accounting firm<\/p>\n

\u00b7        Translation of a job application for a private individual<\/p>\n

\u00b7        Composing a short website text for a beauty shop<\/p>\n

I think I\u2019m going to pat myself on the shoulder and take the rest of the day off! I\u2019m even going to take a small break tomorrow and go to a conference on good writing. Hope to see some of you there!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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