Newsbriefs: March 15, 2022
In This Issue: Vicarious Trauma for T&I, ATA Mentoring Deadline, Webinar: Emoji, Webinar: PM Skill Set, Member Orientation, Board Mtg Summary, Member Free Webinar, Webinar: Cultural Diff, B2BB: Translation Tests, ALC on the Hill, Virtual Networking, Workshop: Spanish Sharp, The ATA Chronicle, and more.
Volume Discounts: Should I or Should I Not?
When was the last time you were asked to provide a volume discount? My guess is not too long ago. Did you say “yes”…
ATA Statement Supporting Interpreters and Translators Impacted by Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
ATA unequivocally condemns the Russian Federation’s military invasion of and assault on Ukraine. We want to express our solidarity with and support for our…
B2BB Review – Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning for Freelancers
I live in Oregon. In case you don’t already know, Oregon and the Northwest are overdue for a huge earthquake. A few times a…
Newsbriefs: February 28, 2022
In This Issue: Serving Members in 2021, Last Call ATA63, ATA63 Call for Speakers, ATA Elections Deadline, Break into Interpreting, ATA Mastermind Deadline, Emoji, Emoticons, Stickers, School Outreach Contest, Project Managers Webinar, The ATA Chronicle, and more.
7 Marketing and Productivity Tools for Gmail and Google Workspace (G Suite) Users
This post is a reblog, originally published on Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo’s blog. It is reposted with permission from the author. As freelance translators and…
Three (Surprising) Reasons for Poor Quality Translations
This post was originally published on Content Rules. It is reposted with permission. Usually, when someone tells you that your translations are poor, the…
New Manitoba Programs Aim to Increase Number of Indigenous Speakers/Language Services
The provincial government of Manitoba, Canada, announced that it is partnering with the nonprofit Indigenous Languages of Manitoba, Inc. and providing $300,000 for the…
Mayo Clinic Health System Interpreters Bridge Language Barriers
Staff interpreters at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, Wisconsin, work to make sure that every patient—no matter their language—understands how to…
Squid Game Controversy Highlights Poor Working Conditions of Subtitlers
The wildly popular Netflix series Squid Game drew criticism for its poorly translated English subtitles. But the real issue is the dismal pay and…
Interpreter Who Helped Joe Biden Escape Afghanistan Arrives in U.S.
The interpreter who helped President Joe Biden escape Afghanistan in 2008 has finally arrived in the U.S. “I’m totally free. I’m so excited. It…
ATA Compensation Survey, Sixth Edition
The ATA Compensation Survey is now available exclusively to ATA members for free. In 2021, ATA invited translators, interpreters, and T&I company owners in…