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Sian Cooper 
France
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In memoriam
I'm not sure I can ask this, I hope so. I have come across the following site, through researching language jobs in the US market; it appears bona fide, but it wants money before one can see the projects offered; which of course is always worrying.
Any of you know it, is it for real?
Thanks! (and sorry if I'm not allowed t... See more I'm not sure I can ask this, I hope so. I have come across the following site, through researching language jobs in the US market; it appears bona fide, but it wants money before one can see the projects offered; which of course is always worrying.
Any of you know it, is it for real?
Thanks! (and sorry if I'm not allowed to do this)
http://www.teachersacrosstheplanet.com ▲ Collapse
| | | | Nikita Kobrin
Lithuania
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Member (2010)
English to Russian
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| If you have some spare money to throw away | Sep 10, 2012 |
Sian Cooper wrote:
Any of you know it, is it for real?
Sian, as far as I know at the moment there are only two web sites for professional translators which really work and are worth investing. All others... Well, if you have some spare money to throw away you may try...
NK
| | | | neilmac
Spain
Local time: 04:01
Spanish to English
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| Don't delay, fall for it today | Sep 10, 2012 |
Send me some cash and I'll tell you if it's bona fide or not...
| | | | Woodstock (X)
Germany
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For an "organization" that charges membership fees, the website looks very rudimentary, but that is not necessarily indicative of the job quality - it's something I take note of, i.e. if a website looks professional or not. First impressions matter.
In any event, I would be careful of any service that charges money before you can actually see or test what they are offering. I think the ProZ model is pretty good: You have access to a lot of features if you don't pay, but if you are a... See more For an "organization" that charges membership fees, the website looks very rudimentary, but that is not necessarily indicative of the job quality - it's something I take note of, i.e. if a website looks professional or not. First impressions matter.
In any event, I would be careful of any service that charges money before you can actually see or test what they are offering. I think the ProZ model is pretty good: You have access to a lot of features if you don't pay, but if you are a paying member, you have access to loads more services and information. For me, it has been worth the membership fees I have paid for the last 7 years. However, on the site you link to, there's no way of knowing what you are paying for. ▲ Collapse
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neilmac
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Woodstock wrote:
For an "organization" that charges membership fees, the website looks very rudimentary, but that is not necessarily indicative of the job quality - it's something I take note of, i.e. if a website looks professional or not. First impressions matter.
In any event, I would be careful of any service that charges money before you can actually see or test what they are offering. I think the ProZ model is pretty good: You have access to a lot of features if you don't pay, but if you are a paying member, you have access to loads more services and information. For me, it has been worth the membership fees I have paid for the last 7 years. However, on the site you link to, there's no way of knowing what you are paying for.
I agree, although I also tend to avoid sites which look too professional or slick.
| | | | Ty Kendall
United Kingdom
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Hebrew to English
No matter else what is wrong with them, the Benetton-esque cheesy photo on the main page is enough to send me running.
When something is both fishy and cheesy, it just can't be good.
| | | | JaneD
Sweden
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Member (2009)
Swedish to English
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Ty Kendall wrote: When something is both fishy and cheesy, it just can't be good.
Cheesy fish gratin, for example!
| | | | Tom in London
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:01
Member (2008)
Italian to English
| And that one-.--- | Sep 10, 2012 |
neilmac wrote:
I agree, although I also tend to avoid sites which look too professional or slick.
- and that one doesn't look either professional or slick. Stock photographs of "business people" of an appropriate ethnic mix, doing "businesslike things" (such as looking at pie charts) are an instant turn-off.
In this case it seems to be a strange photoshopped collage that includes *two* radiators, one in front of the other, and a woman with one extremely long arm, leaning on one of these radiators (but apparently not burning herself).
(All you translators with your own websites who use stock photography, please note).
I also note there are no contact details: no postal address, no phone number....
Also note that they say "We receive on average at least 25 new projects everyday". This tells you that they don't know the difference between "every day" and "everyday". They're not even literate !
So Sian - I would advise you to stay away from these people.
[Edited at 2012-09-10 12:29 GMT]
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Kay Barbara
United Kingdom
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| What Tom said and ... | Sep 10, 2012 |
if the first FAQ item is "How do I pay?", that really does say a lot ...
Stay away.
Tom in London wrote: neilmac wrote:
I agree, although I also tend to avoid sites which look too professional or slick. - and that one doesn't look either professional or slick. Stock photographs of "business people" of an appropriate ethnic mix, doing "businesslike things" (such as looking at pie charts) are an instant turn-off. In this case it seems to be a strange photoshopped collage that includes *two* radiators, one in front of the other, and a woman with one extremely long arm, leaning on one of these radiators (but apparently not burning herself). (All you translators with your own websites who use stock photography, please note). I also note there are no contact details: no postal address, no phone number.... Also note that they say "We receive on average at least 25 new projects everyday". This tells you that they don't know the difference between "every day" and "everyday". They're not even literate ! So Sian - I would advise you to stay away from these people. [Edited at 2012-09-10 12:29 GMT]
| | | | Rachel Fell
United Kingdom
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That picture, with the outstretched hand to boot, and the strangely unrealistic brick wall and view from the window.
| | | | Patrice
United States
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| I think there's a culinary rule against it | Sep 11, 2012 |
JaneD wrote: Ty Kendall wrote: When something is both fishy and cheesy, it just can't be good. Cheesy fish gratin, for example!
| | | | Patrice
United States
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French to English
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| And isn't there a culinary rule against this combination? | Sep 11, 2012 |
JaneD wrote: Ty Kendall wrote: When something is both fishy and cheesy, it just can't be good. Cheesy fish gratin, for example!
Culinary and linguistic no-no.
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Sian Cooper
France
Local time: 04:01
French to English
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TOPIC STARTER In memoriam | Thank you all | Sep 11, 2012 |
In future I shall allow my nose to guide me...
| | | | | Look at the ATA-logo | Sep 12, 2012 |
They stole it from the ATA website, just cut the image, did not even bother removing "Home" form the graphic. Amazing.
Shouldn't this thread be moved to the "Scams" forum?
| | | | Sian Cooper
France
Local time: 04:01
French to English
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TOPIC STARTER In memoriam | Yup, think you're right, should be in scams | Sep 12, 2012 |
It really should be announced as a scam - moderators, do you want to move it, or should I just post a new thread there?
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