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Cilian O'Tuama
Cilian O'Tuama  Identity Verified
Germany
Local time: 11:11
German to English
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We can all be out standing in any field Jan 1



HNY 2026

Daryo
P.L.F. Persi (X)
Zea_Mays
Edwige Thomas
markusg
Maria Laura Curzi
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
Portugal
Local time: 10:11
Member (2007)
English to Portuguese
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If translation work drops? Jan 1

it has been dropping noticeably these last years! Anyway, I will not move into any new field! I’m at the very end of my career and financially I don’t depend on what I make from freelancing, but I do want to keep my mind busy. I have been through other crisis in my lifetime and survived. So, I’ll keep calm and carry on…

May 2026 bring us all many amazing things and lots of work!

Gerard Barry
Zea_Mays
Evaldas Valiūnas
Daryo
Angie Garbarino
 
Gregor Trebec
Gregor Trebec
Slovenia
Local time: 11:11
English to Slovenian
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well Jan 1

probably transport or tourism
 
Edwige Thomas
Edwige Thomas
France
Local time: 11:11
English to French
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Teaching Jan 1

I have already been teaching since September 2025 and I love it, but I wish I wouldn't have to do this full time because it's draining your energy. I truly admire teachers.
 
Oscar Núñez Alfaro
Oscar Núñez Alfaro  Identity Verified
Costa Rica
Local time: 03:11
Member (Oct 2026)
English to Spanish
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Teaching, voice-overing or subtitling. Jan 1

To be honest, my main job has always been working as a language teacher. So, I do want to get more translation and interpreting opportunities. If I do not get any, I could explore voice-overing or subtitling opportunities. But, I try to be optimistic and find translation opportunities out there.
 
Josephine Cassar
Josephine Cassar  Identity Verified
Malta
Local time: 11:11
Member (2012)
English to Maltese
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Art Jan 3

I specialised in EU studies and then Art but never got any translation jobs in art unfortunately and I would love to devote more time and energy to art. I draw and paint and go to lessons and have MA in art but it's just not enough. I cannot say I know it all and would love to work at a museum or art gallery for first-hand experience.
 
Thabiso Selolo
Thabiso Selolo
South Africa
Local time: 11:11
Japanese to English
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Tech Jan 18

I'll probably go back into cybersecurity or some other tech job
 


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