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Michael Arnold
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Thanks Aug 27, 2007

I may get somthing useful from this answers
 
LoyalTrans
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same in China Aug 28, 2007

The general feeling I get from this thread is that it is hard to find a satisfying translator job, while PM is relatively easier. The same is true in China. Based on my experiences, the only worthwhile full-time translator positions are with high-end employers, investment banks, international law firms and consulting companies. But it seems that being a PM in a translation agency is just nightmarish...

A lot of people talk about outsourcing translation work to lower-rate countries (... See more
The general feeling I get from this thread is that it is hard to find a satisfying translator job, while PM is relatively easier. The same is true in China. Based on my experiences, the only worthwhile full-time translator positions are with high-end employers, investment banks, international law firms and consulting companies. But it seems that being a PM in a translation agency is just nightmarish...

A lot of people talk about outsourcing translation work to lower-rate countries (like China), how come I don't feel this trend? ▲ Collapse
 
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