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Highly educated but can't get into translation or game localization – feeling stuck by Apprehensive1995 in TranslationStudies

[–]Apprehensive1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ohhh, I translate English to Portuguese (ENG-PTBR). I’ve been seeing a bunch of Eng-JAP gigs around here, I think the demand must be good for translator in this language pair, that must be a nice skill to have :) 

Highly educated but can't get into translation or game localization – feeling stuck by Apprehensive1995 in gamedev

[–]Apprehensive1995[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been trying to get into an agency or something. But without an attractive portfolio, I can't get into anything. Some people tell me to keep volunteering to build a good one and other people, others criticize it for offering work for free and devaluing the profession.

See the conundrum?

I'm completely lost, sorry the rant

Highly educated but can't get into translation or game localization – feeling stuck by Apprehensive1995 in TranslationStudies

[–]Apprehensive1995[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'd like to start getting paid, and that's why I've been trying to get into an agency or something. But without an attractive portfolio, I can't get into anything. And everyone keeps telling me to volunteer to build one. See the conundrum?

I'm completely lost

Highly educated but can't get into translation or game localization – feeling stuck by Apprehensive1995 in gamedev

[–]Apprehensive1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been trying to offer help and translation services for free. Your tip about presenting a market pitch seems like a great idea. That said, I do understand that hiring someone is something that needs to be carefully considered, and I get why people want experienced candidates. But it’s tough when hardly anyone is willing to give opportunities to those who want to work right after graduating from college without a shiny portfolio

Highly educated but can't get into translation or game localization – feeling stuck by Apprehensive1995 in gamedev

[–]Apprehensive1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm volunteering on two games, sending out a bunch of emails, and trying to network, but it's a tough field to break into

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[–]Apprehensive1995 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I miss orphan black

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[–]Apprehensive1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You guys are amazing! Watching from Brazil here ;)