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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Do you prefer translating or interpreting?".
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| | | | Tim Drayton 
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I think aging has something to do with it (I am 57). Ten or fifteen years ago, I used to find interpreting quite easy - that is to say informal, consecutive interpreting, as I have never done conference interpreting. In fact, I considered it to be easier and better paid than translating. However, the last time I did this kind of work about five years ago, I found it a bit scary as I was stumbling and grasping for the right words some of the time. I have been reluctant to do interpreting ever sin... See more I think aging has something to do with it (I am 57). Ten or fifteen years ago, I used to find interpreting quite easy - that is to say informal, consecutive interpreting, as I have never done conference interpreting. In fact, I considered it to be easier and better paid than translating. However, the last time I did this kind of work about five years ago, I found it a bit scary as I was stumbling and grasping for the right words some of the time. I have been reluctant to do interpreting ever since. With translating, you are not on the spot to come up with the answer instantly. You can stop and ponder from time to time, go and put the kettle on for a caffeine boost to counter serious blockage, or leave a blank space and tackle that challenging phrase later. It is comforting to feel fully in charge of the work flow. I certainly feel that the quality of my translation work continues to improve with experience regardless of my age. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Carmen Grabs
Německo
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Člen (2012)
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| Always wanted to be an interpreter, but... | Nov 5, 2013 |
I always dreamt of being an interpreter. It was easy for me to switch between two languages because of my bilingual background. I could not wait to sit in that little cabin and do interpreting. I used to look down on translators! "How boring", I thought, "sitting at your desk all day, and doing written translations only". "Where is the energy?" ...
Never did I think that one day I would become a translator myself. And to be honest: I am so glad I never became an interpreter. Why? Be... See more I always dreamt of being an interpreter. It was easy for me to switch between two languages because of my bilingual background. I could not wait to sit in that little cabin and do interpreting. I used to look down on translators! "How boring", I thought, "sitting at your desk all day, and doing written translations only". "Where is the energy?" ...
Never did I think that one day I would become a translator myself. And to be honest: I am so glad I never became an interpreter. Why? Because I would have to travel all the time (and I hate traveling by plane).
Translations are done from the comfort of your own "office". And as Tim said, you can put the kettle on, you can skip the difficult part and do them the next morning, when you are fresh and full of energy and when somehow difficult things seem to be easy all of a sudden.
Still, I miss speaking English. As a translator, you do not speak much in your job, if at all ... ▲ Collapse
| | | | Diana Coada (X)
Velká Británie
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| Interpreting! | Nov 5, 2013 |
I am first and foremost an interpreter, and I love it.
It takes a lot to become a good interpreter and I cringe when people say ''no, you don't need a degree in interpreting'' to be an interpreter. That is some very bad advice! (here's ... See more I am first and foremost an interpreter, and I love it.
It takes a lot to become a good interpreter and I cringe when people say ''no, you don't need a degree in interpreting'' to be an interpreter. That is some very bad advice! (here's an example: http://www.proz.com/forum/interpreting/258782-how_important_is_a_degree_in_interpretation.html#2221312).
Dealing with comprehension, terminology, accents, public speaking, stress management, diction, register, cohesion, cultural knowledge, abstract ideas and so much more - that's why you need a degree, that's why you need nerves of steel, and that is why I love interpreting. Translation will never quite do it for me, I'm afraid ▲ Collapse
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Cristiana Sima
Rumunsko
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I love working in PJs and wool socks..
| | | | Marjolein Snippe
Nizozemsko
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Člen (2012)
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| I would love to be an interpreter, | Nov 5, 2013 |
but I would need to get more training first and at the moment I don't think I can find the time and money for a (part time, if they exist) degree or other training course. Will keep my eyes and ears open for an opportunity though!
| | | | Berna Bleeke (X)
Local time: 04:32
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| That's why I DON'T like interpreting | Nov 5, 2013 |
Diana Coada, BA DPSI RPSI ACIL wrote:
[Y]ou need nerves of steel
| | | | Tatty
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| Training + experience | Nov 5, 2013 |
I think that once you have trained yourself properly as an interpreter and have some experience behind you, you won't think that interpreting is such a difficult job.
Personally, I think that translating is more skilled than interpreting. I have a clear preference for interpreting over translation. The job itself is much more interesting, you don't have to work so hard - half an hour on, half an hour off - and you get to eat nice food and go to posh places. And its all usually over... See more I think that once you have trained yourself properly as an interpreter and have some experience behind you, you won't think that interpreting is such a difficult job.
Personally, I think that translating is more skilled than interpreting. I have a clear preference for interpreting over translation. The job itself is much more interesting, you don't have to work so hard - half an hour on, half an hour off - and you get to eat nice food and go to posh places. And its all usually over by 6 pm. ▲ Collapse
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| | Diana Coada (X)
Velká Británie
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| Reality check | Nov 5, 2013 |
Tatty wrote:
I have a clear preference for interpreting over translation... you don't have to work so hard - half an hour on, half an hour off - and you get to eat nice food and go to posh places. And its all usually over by 6 pm.
If this was all an interpreter did, we'd all be doing it for free. 'Cos is just so easy and it's such a posh lifestyle!
Grrr....
| | | | Gül Kaya
Velká Británie
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| Well said Diana | Nov 5, 2013 |
Diana Coada, BA DPSI RPSI ACIL wrote: Tatty wrote:
I have a clear preference for interpreting over translation... you don't have to work so hard - half an hour on, half an hour off - and you get to eat nice food and go to posh places. And its all usually over by 6 pm. If this was all an interpreter did, we'd all be doing it for free. 'Cos is just so easy and it's such a posh lifestyle! Grrr....
The last time I looked, the inside of a Crown Court with a bewigged judge scowling at all and sundry and threatening everyone with contempt of court is not the poshest of places to find yourself in. You need nerves of steel for this game.
| | | | John Cutler
Španělsko
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| Couldn't agree more | Nov 5, 2013 |
Tim Drayton wrote:
With translating, you are not on the spot to come up with the answer instantly. You can stop and ponder from time to time, go and put the kettle on for a caffeine boost to counter serious blockage, or leave a blank space and tackle that challenging phrase later. It is comforting to feel fully in charge of the work flow. I certainly feel that the quality of my translation work continues to improve with experience regardless of my age.
That's the way I see it too. I'm a bit of a ponderer and I need my time to find just the right phrasing. My hat's off to all those who do interpreting.
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Helen Hagon
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Člen (2011)
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I agree with Julian - translating and interpreting require different types of brain. Mine doesn't work fast enough to do interpreting. I like to be able to think about things and check in the dictionary if I'm not sure about something. I can also go back later and change my mind if I want to. I would just be a bundle of nerves in an interpreting situation.
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Just like Julian, I think translators and interpreters have different types of brains – and interpreting is not my cup of tea. I love choosing my words carefully and taking the time to search for the right word when translating instead of the immediacy of interpreting. So, I do prefer the written sibling!
@Cristiana: It’s not the first time I've been in my pjs this late in the morning, and probably not the last…
| | | | Tatty
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| Reality check... | Nov 5, 2013 |
I interpret on a regular basis, and this really is my view of interpreting. The key is to get good at it. BTW, I often interpret in civil courts, as there is just no money in interpreting in criminal ones. I think that court interpreting is an absolute pleasure, but I specialise in law and for me it is a privilege to be a part of courtroom action, working so closely with law. I still get to work with criminal law though as it is discussed outside of criminal courts.
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