Choosing a career can be a daunting task. If you aspire to be a translator in the near future, you can start by reflecting on the question “how to become a translator?”. However, we recommend that you stop for a moment and do a little research before thinking about it. In this blog, all the advantages of this field have been discussed in detail. Read on and decide if this is the industry for you.
Can not be replaced
The translation done by humans is one of the very few things that still cannot be replaced by machines. While some machine translations are available, it doesn't seem like they can match the human level of language. So, as the world is globalizing, the need to translate and localize many websites, videos, images and other digital content also increases.
Localizing this culturally accurate and relevant content requires a high level of skill and expertise. Large companies want the best possible translations for their business so they are willing to hire the most experienced translators at any cost.
When you have enough experience and knowledge, you can expand the field of translation to increase your income. Areas like science and technology, legal, medical, business and marketing are not only in high demand but also offer high payouts due to their nature and customization requirements. You can make big money by choosing the field wisely.
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Flexible Working Hours and Conditions
Basically, all you need to do is complete the assigned work deadline. How and when you do it is up to you. You can sit on a cozy chair next to the fireplace or bury your feet in the Caribbean. As long as you meet deadlines and quality work, no one will complain about you. Also, no one controls you, you are the boss. Your working conditions are determined by yourself.
Obviously, work takes discipline, but at least you don't have to follow someone's set rules. You know best what works and what doesn't so you can tailor the working conditions accordingly.
Diversity
Translation is not for everyone. You have to spend a lot of time and effort to practice, learn knowledge, expertise, skills. Every project is a new challenge. You read, understand and start doing it. It is a recurring cycle of learning, working, and fulfilling.
One of the coolest perks of being an online translator is that you work with all types of people and get all kinds of documents translated. Many of it is secret, behind the scenes, or a top priority. While you are morally not allowed to share any content, it is certainly some interesting information for yourself.
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Independence
Unlike most other careers, translation offers you complete independence of choice. You choose how to work, when to work, and what to do.
You can choose not to work on further projects until you have completed the current project. There's no such thing as sick leave, you go back to your computer for your new job as soon as you feel better. You can visit family and friends at your convenience and arrange flexible time with your children. No need for messy documents, with just a laptop, you can do your work while on vacation.
Sharing translation experiences
Nguyen Trung Khang - Talented interpreter and translator, passionate about translation
Nguyen Trung Khang is a talented interpreter and translator, with many years of experience in the field of translation and linguistics. He graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, majoring in Linguistics in 2015.
After graduating, Mr. Khang participated in a professional interpretation and interpretation training course at the University of Foreign Languages - Hanoi National University. He achieved a high-level certificate in interpreting and interpreting, and was also awarded a master's degree in linguistics.