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Автор темы: David Singer
David Singer
David Singer
Великобритания
Local time: 12:24
шведский => английский
Jan 10, 2008

In my language combination I am somewhat surprised by the number of low-paid jobs promoted on PROZ. Should I be in a position to contract out work I would certainly be offering twice the rate for a decent translator. Your thoughts?

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Ralf Lemster
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Германия
Local time: 13:24
английский => немецкий
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Past discussions Jan 10, 2008

Hi David,
For starters, may I suggest to search the forums for similar discussions...

Should I be in a position to contract out work I would certainly be offering twice the rate for a decent translator.

And outsourcers do - what you're not seeing are those jobs placed directly by contacting translators through their profile.

Best regards,
Ralf
 
Peter Linton (X)
Peter Linton (X)  Identity Verified
Local time: 12:24
шведский => английский
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Market prices vary Jan 10, 2008

Is it so surprising? In any market place prices vary, and some are very low. Some of our ProZ colleagues get very exercised about this, complaining about "insults to the profession" and other such emotional reactions. Other people see low rates as part of the normal commercial cut and thrust, as buyers and sellers negotiate their way to mutual agreement on price.

Other freelance marketplaces (music, photography, journalism, art and similar genteel professions) show the same pattern... See more
Is it so surprising? In any market place prices vary, and some are very low. Some of our ProZ colleagues get very exercised about this, complaining about "insults to the profession" and other such emotional reactions. Other people see low rates as part of the normal commercial cut and thrust, as buyers and sellers negotiate their way to mutual agreement on price.

Other freelance marketplaces (music, photography, journalism, art and similar genteel professions) show the same pattern -- a wide range of prices. Why should translation be any different?

The best reaction to low-priced jobs is to ignore them. Let market forces rule. Fortunately, Swedish to English rates are generally well above average, so you have chosen well. ▲ Collapse
 


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