Poll: Has your work volume slowed recently? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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| | | | neilmac
Spain
Local time: 15:21
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A couple of years ago, I sometimes felt a bit snowed under, because a lot of things were arriving at the same time, so I had to really juggle to keep on top of everything. However, for the past year so it's been slightly less hectic, so you could say things are ticking along nicely. For example, unless any jobs come in today, I'm looking forward to a relatively quiet time between now and Wednesday, with no weekend work to speak of.
Some clients have actually paid in advance, but hav... See more A couple of years ago, I sometimes felt a bit snowed under, because a lot of things were arriving at the same time, so I had to really juggle to keep on top of everything. However, for the past year so it's been slightly less hectic, so you could say things are ticking along nicely. For example, unless any jobs come in today, I'm looking forward to a relatively quiet time between now and Wednesday, with no weekend work to speak of.
Some clients have actually paid in advance, but haven't delivered the texts for translation yet; I just hope they don't all turn up at once.
[Edited at 2019-03-15 08:27 GMT] ▲ Collapse
| | | | | No, it's gone up | Mar 15, 2019 |
After a sluggish February, all hell went loose and March has been extremely busy until now: I have work in the pipeline at least until the end of the month with no weekends off in sight…
| | | | neilmac
Spain
Local time: 15:21
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| Spoke too soon | Mar 15, 2019 |
neilmac wrote:
A couple of years ago, I sometimes felt a bit snowed under, because a lot of things were arriving at the same time, so I had to really juggle to keep on top of everything. However, for the past year so it's been slightly less hectic, so you could say things are ticking along nicely. For example, unless any jobs come in today, I'm looking forward to a relatively quiet time between now and Wednesday, with no weekend work to speak of.
Some clients have actually paid in advance, but haven't delivered the texts for translation yet; I just hope they don't all turn up at once.
[Edited at 2019-03-15 08:27 GMT]
Dagnabbit! Just when I thought I was going to have an easy day of it, a client just e-mailed me to say they will be sending me "some phrases to translate" throughout the day... Heigh ho... No rest for the wicked 
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It's already happened a few times in 2019 that I don't have any assignment to deliver and no bookings whatsoever. It means my work volume is decreasing.
I am not used to spending several working days in a row with a schedule completely blank. I will see how much I have to worry after totalling 2019 sales.
Philippe
EDIT: spend-ING may be more correct
[Edited at 2019-03-15 12:18 GMT]
| | | | Michael Harris 
Germany
Local time: 15:21
Member (2006)
German to English
December was not as busy as usual and for the past 10 years I have always had some larger projects to take me over into the new yeasr which were n´missing this year.
And just as things were satrting to pick up in the middle of January, my 21 year old daugher had a fatal car accident which put me down for a couple of weeks.
Things are hoever going a lot better now under the circumstances.
Look after yourselves out there!!
| | | | | Michael, I'm so sorry... | Mar 15, 2019 |
Michael Harris wrote:
December was not as busy as usual and for the past 10 years I have always had some larger projects to take me over into the new yeasr which were n´missing this year.
And just as things were satrting to pick up in the middle of January, my 21 year old daugher had a fatal car accident which put me down for a couple of weeks.
Things are hoever going a lot better now under the circumstances.
Look after yourselves out there!!
There are times when life is rather unfair.
| | | | Melanie Meyer
United States
Local time: 09:21
Member (2010)
English to German
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| So sorry, Michael | Mar 15, 2019 |
Michael Harris wrote:
December was not as busy as usual and for the past 10 years I have always had some larger projects to take me over into the new yeasr which were n´missing this year.
And just as things were satrting to pick up in the middle of January, my 21 year old daugher had a fatal car accident which put me down for a couple of weeks.
Things are hoever going a lot better now under the circumstances.
Look after yourselves out there!!
I am so sorry for your loss, Michael. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
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Michael Harris
Germany
Local time: 15:21
Member (2006)
German to English
| Thanks a lot all | Mar 15, 2019 |
Thanks a lot all
| | | | R. Alex Jenkins
Brazil
Local time: 10:21
Member (2006)
Portuguese to English
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| Take care of yourself | Mar 15, 2019 |
Michael Harris wrote:
Thanks a lot all
I'm extremely sorry to hear about your loss, it's quite upsetting. Take care and God bless!
| | | | Mario Freitas
Brazil
Local time: 10:21
Member (2014)
English to Portuguese
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| Yes, and I'm scared! | Mar 16, 2019 |
I'm used to the lousy Januaries, as usual. That was not a surprise. But March is following January's path, and that has never happened before. The situation of our market is scary!
Michael Harris wrote:
And just as things were satrting to pick up in the middle of January, my 21 year old daugher had a fatal car accident which put me down for a couple of weeks.
I'm really sorry to hear that, Michael. It makes my comment above sound absolutely unimportant and me egotistic. God bless us all.
[Edited at 2019-03-16 14:22 GMT]
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