[bpforever1]

Yes, I'm getting recruited by their company to be a medical translator. Does anybody know anything about this company? The reviews are so-so about them. I was wondering if anybody here works as a translator? What should I look out for and what should I ask? Could anybody help me!! They are recruiting me for a freelance position.

[bpforever1]

They are asking me to take some translation exams. Well, I could do them, but don't think I will pass.

[WastingAsparagus]

Originally Posted by bpforever1

They are asking me to take some translation exams. Well, I could do them, but don't think I will pass.

Hey, I am a freelance translator. You could ask me if you want. I've never heard of Transperfect, but they could be a good company. What have you found out about them?

Edit: I meant to say that you should take the exams, too, if they're not too stressful. Maybe you'd surprise yourself and pass?

[bpforever1]

Thank you for replying!! I am teaching online now and am making about 30 dollars an hour. I don't think the pay will be equivalent. I also need to use a CAT machine which I don't have now. I may do the exam to see how I do, but in all fairness, I think the job will take more effort and not pay as well as my current job. I believe, you are a Spanish translator? My second language is Japanese. Reading medical terms in Japanese and translating them to English could be quite a task. I will think about it. But, you're right!! I have nothing to lose. Thank you so much for your reply!!

[WastingAsparagus]

Originally Posted by bpforever1

Thank you for replying!! I am teaching online now and am making about 30 dollars an hour. I don't think the pay will be equivalent. I also need to use a CAT machine which I don't have now. I may do the exam to see how I do, but in all fairness, I think the job will take more effort and not pay as well as my current job. I believe, you are a Spanish translator? My second language is Japanese. Reading medical terms in Japanese and translating them to English could be quite a task. I will think about it. But, you're right!! I have nothing to lose. Thank you so much for your reply!!

Sure. Yes, I am a Spanish to English translator.

Actually, with translation, you can make a fair amount if you get regular work.

I looked at a site that I'm a member of for freelancing and it says that the minimum that people charge for Japanese to English translations is $0.09 USD per word. The standard (or going rate) is $0.12 USD per word. That means for a fairly short document (say 1000 words), you would be likely to make $120 or somewhere around that. I don't know how long it takes you to translate documents, so it could vary based on that, but it could be well-paying if you're interested in it.