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Poll: I know at least 1 colleague who has transitioned out of the industry in the last year (not retired).
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "I know at least 1 colleague who has transitioned out of the industry in the last year (not retired).".

This poll was originally submitted by Jared Tabor. View the poll results »
 
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True Jul 15

I can’t say with any certainty exactly how many translators have left the profession, but as a ‘frequent flyer’ on Proz, I miss many colleagues who no longer appear in the Quick Polls and Forums.

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This is not really a matter of "true" or "false" Jul 15

"False" is not the correct opposite here: not knowing anyone who has left the industry does not mean that nobody has left. It only reflects a person's own awareness or network.

The question should be about whether respondents know anyone who has transitioned out, rather than asking them to classify a statement as true or false. A more accurate way to frame the question would be: "Do you know of any colleagues who have transitioned out of the industry in the last year?" with answer ... See more
"False" is not the correct opposite here: not knowing anyone who has left the industry does not mean that nobody has left. It only reflects a person's own awareness or network.

The question should be about whether respondents know anyone who has transitioned out, rather than asking them to classify a statement as true or false. A more accurate way to frame the question would be: "Do you know of any colleagues who have transitioned out of the industry in the last year?" with answer choices reflecting personal knowledge (e.g., "Yes, one," "Yes, more than one," "No, I don't know of anyone," etc.).

The current wording risks confusing a lack of personal knowledge with the absence of such a trend.

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German translators.... Jul 15

...never would admit to be forced out of the translation "industry" due to AI. Don't ask their colleagues, ask their neighbours!
 
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You meant to way **walked out**? Jul 15

Or being subjected to **constructive dismissal** as they would say in UK?

Never mind me, just nitpicking about terminology - as it would change the growing number of translators who **quit** translating ...

Or more optimistically **moved to greener pastures** ...

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texjax DDS PhD wrote:

"False" is not the correct opposite here: not knowing anyone who has left the industry does not mean that nobody has left. It only reflects a person's own awareness or network.

The question should be about whether respondents know anyone who has transitioned out, rather than asking them to classify a statement as true or false. A more accurate way to frame the question would be: "Do you know of any colleagues who have transitioned out of the industry in the last year?" with answer choices reflecting personal knowledge (e.g., "Yes, one," "Yes, more than one," "No, I don't know of anyone," etc.).

The current wording risks confusing a lack of personal knowledge with the absence of such a trend.

[Edited at 2026-07-15 18:24 GMT]


They might have let AI frame the question?

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