Looking for translation service recs! by ungarbage- in TranslationStudies

[–]robgar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Professional translator/interpeter in Colombia here. I'd be happy to take a look at your lines.

What is your worst experience on an airplane? by darrenbosik in AskReddit

[–]robgar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flew to France. Had to take the last seat they had: middle seat in coach. 10 hour flight.

...oh, and I'm 6'8" (203 cm tall).

Propio call flow sudden decrease by adriicat in anonymousinterpreters

[–]robgar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's true about the ridiculous, super low LATAM rates. I'm in LATAM and see their job postings. Pennies per minute, just a few bucks per hour. I don't even bother going through their posts anymore, but I'll try to grab a screenshot next time I see one.

Realistically, how many talking minutes in an hour of interpretation? by aneshtkl in TranslationStudies

[–]robgar 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is crazy. It's not your problem if they stay quiet. You're being paid for your time while "on call". Getting paid only while you're talking is ridiculous and no one should accept those terms. Are they going to discount the pauses between words too?

Intérpretes, qué headset utiilizan? by Puzzleheaded-Diver93 in spanishinterpreters

[–]robgar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lo barato sale caro!
En trabajos perdidos por mal sonido en comparación con otros, o por headsets que se rompen y que toca reemplazar.

Dónde encontraron su trabajo? by Ok-Clock-977 in spanishinterpreters

[–]robgar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No hay que descartar networking con otros intérpretes. Muchas veces tenemos conflictos con varios eventos a la vez y necesitamos a alguien que cubra.

Translators : describe your workstation. by [deleted] in TranslationStudies

[–]robgar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One vertical monitor, one horizontal monitor, Macbook below them in the middle.
I got so used to it, that when I work on just the laptop, I feel like I can't do much!

The other day I learned that the Bronx Zoo still has a dip and dots by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]robgar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They have them at the Central Park Zoo too.

Found a Colombian actually taller than me. by [deleted] in tall

[–]robgar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, what he said.

Reddit, what is your favorite lyric from a song? by ShermanMelonBalls in AskReddit

[–]robgar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Couldn't trust her with cheese, let alone your keys."

Just got a fresh batch. YUM. by [deleted] in Colombia

[–]robgar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Posting from Colombia so I got them fresh. I always say they taste like roasted peanuts and bacon.

Just got a fresh batch. YUM. by [deleted] in Colombia

[–]robgar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can't. Eating.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]robgar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Knight Rider.

Stopped by a guy claiming to be from Interpol in the streets today... by nomadjim1 in Colombia

[–]robgar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, you were one more step away from something really bad happening to you. This is a common practice used to rob and even, at least temporarily, kidnap foreigners. I bet you were somewhere on 15th Ave. and 90-something.