Форуми за proz.com » Poll Discussion »
Poll: I feel like competition in my pair(s) and/or expertise has increased recently.
Лице кое објавува дискусија: ProZ.com Staff
ProZ.com Staff
ProZ.com Staff
ПЕРСОНАЛ НА СТРАНИЦАТА
Jul 16, 2022

This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "I feel like competition in my pair(s) and/or expertise has increased recently.".

View the poll results »
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
Португалија
Local time: 21:09
Член (2007)
англиски на португалски
+ ...
I don't know Jul 16, 2022

I keep having enough work from my regulars and as long as I keep my existing client base happy everything will be fine. Competition or no competition...

Kay Denney
ahartje
expressisverbis
 
Michael Newton
Michael Newton  Identity Verified
Соединети Американски Држави
Local time: 16:09
јапонски на англиски
+ ...
increased activity Jul 17, 2022

I see an increase in orders for Russian and Chinese but not so much for Japanese.
 
Tom in London
Tom in London
Обединето Кралство
Local time: 21:09
италијански на англиски
Compete or die Jul 18, 2022

There seems to be intense competition between Italian agencies, forcing prices down. Too many agencies and too many translators.

Fortunately I have a specialisation (architecture, construction, real estate and associated fields) so I'm still getting the jobs - but not as many as before.
 
Jan Truper
Jan Truper  Identity Verified
Германија
Local time: 22:09
англиски на германски
disagree Jul 18, 2022

Some of my clients seem to have a hard time placing projects
(likely due to the fact that the rates and/or the work environment they have on offer do not suffice to attract good German translators).
 
Dan Lucas
Dan Lucas  Identity Verified
Обединето Кралство
Local time: 21:09
Член (2014)
јапонски на англиски
No Jul 18, 2022

My area of the JA-EN pair has been busy for many months and so far has shown no signs of slowing. I don't expect that to last much longer if, as I expect, some of the major economies tip into recession over the next 3-6 months.

EDIT To address the question: No. I don't think competition can have intensified, otherwise I would be getting less work.

Dan

[Edited at 2022-07-18 12:04 GMT]

Kuochoe Nikoi-Kotei
 
expressisverbis
expressisverbis
Португалија
Local time: 21:09
англиски на португалски
+ ...
I don't know Jul 18, 2022

I am more focused on my clients and providing them with an excellent service than keeping track of my competitors.
Anyway, "there's room for everyone to succeed, it doesn't matter if someone else is doing the same thing as you. We are all born unique, it will come out different."

Angie Garbarino
Baran Keki
 


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Модератори на овој форум
Jared Tabor[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

Poll: I feel like competition in my pair(s) and/or expertise has increased recently.






Wordfast Pro
Translation Memory Software for Any Platform

Exclusive discount for ProZ.com users! Save over 13% when purchasing Wordfast Pro through ProZ.com. Wordfast is the world's #1 provider of platform-independent Translation Memory software. Consistently ranked the most user-friendly and highest value

Buy now! »
Trados Business Manager Lite
Create customer quotes and invoices from within Trados Studio

Trados Business Manager Lite helps to simplify and speed up some of the daily tasks, such as invoicing and reporting, associated with running your freelance translation business.

More info »