As you’ve heard me say several times tirelessly, time off is a must-do for any freelancer in their sane mind. Some like to detox and kiss the world good bye for a month, some…
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Yeah, a Feb + Mar round-up is long due so… it’s here! February and March have marked an important turning point: I’ve turned 35, got many super amazing presents and incredible friends who showed me their unconditional love, I…
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So, another year comes to an end and as usual an end of year review is due. Last year I set myself some goals – and frankly even if I haven’t achieved them all, I’m…
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I’ve been working as a freelancer since Day 1 of my career. After obtaining 2 degrees and following several work and study experiences abroad, I started working for myself giving myself 6 months to…
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Busy bee: this year started big, with plenty of long-term commitments and even less free time in the day to write. I’ve been meaning to take a short break – but it ended up to…
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How important is first impression for freelancers? Ivanka Trump may have an controversial father but hey, she is an entrepreneur and knows a thing or two about good image. She says: “There’s a reason…
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We welcomed the New Year barely a week ago but my new year starts now, work-wise. I managed to get the much sought-after (and probably much-deserved) holiday in the sun that I longed for a while:…
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It’s that time of the year again. Just as for 2014, I have resolutions to face from last December and new ones I want to set for myself. Let’s see how I did this…
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Today I answer a question from Alina, who is also an interpreter and wants to know more on how to choose the most appropriate outfit for an event. Appropriate attire is key, especially at events…
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We talked about travelling: interpreters may or may not travel a lot, and I’ve seen both categories. Translators though, are by definition, something more of a sedentary bunch of people, just as most freelancers…