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Translation as a full-time job
Thread poster: Jamal Pleadwell (X)
Jamal Pleadwell (X)
Jamal Pleadwell (X)
Canada
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Japanese to English
Apr 9, 2019

I recently read an article called "The Realities and benefits of Translation as a Full-Time Job -- An Introduction" and I'm reflecting on what I read since I'm interested in doing Japanese-English translations. I was wondering if anyone else would like to give it a read and share their thoughts. I will also share my thoughts, too. The article can b... See more
I recently read an article called "The Realities and benefits of Translation as a Full-Time Job -- An Introduction" and I'm reflecting on what I read since I'm interested in doing Japanese-English translations. I was wondering if anyone else would like to give it a read and share their thoughts. I will also share my thoughts, too. The article can be found here: https://shinpaideshou.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/the-realities-and-benefits-of-translation-as-a-full-time-job-an-introduction/ ▲ Collapse
 
Marjolein Snippe
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English to Dutch
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what thoughts are you looking for? Apr 9, 2019

Hi Jamal,
I have read the blog post and recognised a lot of what the author is saying (even though I do not speak a word of Japanese - many of the points are general for translation in any language combination). I am not sure what thoughts you are after...

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