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| | | | Mami Yamaguchi 
Japan
Local time: 03:03
Member (2008)
English to Japanese
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| Reference books! | Feb 18, 2011 |
Specialized books of my expertise are relatively expensive. So I usually check out books at my local university library. I recently purchased many work-related books which are helpful for me at work ,although I really want a new jacket
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| | | | neilmac
Spain
Local time: 20:03
Spanish to English
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I'd get myself the new motorbike I've been wanting for a year now, since my "business" is running as smoothly as I want it to.
In fact, my only business improvements would be in terms of clients finally waking up to the fact that translation should be included in their budgets and time planning, to avoid the "urgency" prevalent in 9 out of ten cases, at least in the Spanish market; or getting them to send texts with no mysterious time-wasting undefined acronyms or similarly impenetrable j... See more I'd get myself the new motorbike I've been wanting for a year now, since my "business" is running as smoothly as I want it to.
In fact, my only business improvements would be in terms of clients finally waking up to the fact that translation should be included in their budgets and time planning, to avoid the "urgency" prevalent in 9 out of ten cases, at least in the Spanish market; or getting them to send texts with no mysterious time-wasting undefined acronyms or similarly impenetrable jargon. However, I suppose these are things that no amount of "investment" is likely to achieve.
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| | | | John Cutler
Spain
Local time: 20:03
Spanish to English
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I'd get the best quality screen possible.
Actually, I'm sure I'll get a better screen at some point, but for now the "certain amount of money" I have available is going into remodelling the kitchen and balcony of my flat and, after that, the bathroom. First things first!
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Tim Drayton
Cyprus
Local time: 21:03
Turkish to English
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| specialized books | Feb 18, 2011 |
I have found the best work-related investment I have made in recent years has been the purchase of university law textbooks in my source language. There is also a need for time to study them, of course!
| | | | | I would rather not | Feb 18, 2011 |
Why "I would rather not" is missing from the list?
| | | | Mary Worby
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:03
German to English
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| Depends how much money ... | Feb 18, 2011 |
Honestly, I don't really need to invest in anything. All my hardware and software is up-to-date, I don't really use paper-based reference. But give me enough money and I could build a dedicated office in the garden!
| | | | | if it is to be invested in my business | Feb 18, 2011 |
software+ training in order to save time and have more free time.
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Adnan Özdemir
Türkiye
Local time: 21:03
Member (2007)
German to Turkish
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| Investing to organic farming... | Feb 18, 2011 |
Then,
I have a small farm in Taurus mountains. I will be invest it for organic farming. I think organic farming products will be demanded much more in the near future.
Saludos desde Anatolia
Anadolu'dan selamlar
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| | | | Michael Harris
Germany
Local time: 20:03
Member (2006)
German to English
equipment in general. New desk, chair, hardware, etc.....
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I think I would try to mentor a translation student who just finished his/her studies in order for him/her to work for me. I would increase my workload and take more projects that come my way instead of rejecting them.
Emma
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I thought of books, but then I am so lucky that my target language is English, and books are - well, at least comparatively - cheap.
I buy plenty already - as a former librarian, I cannot keep away from them!
I often find them going for a song in secondhand bookshops, also in Danish, my source language. They are usually excellent for terminology purposes, even if they are not quite up to date enough for practising lawyers, medics and other professionals.
I would ... See more I thought of books, but then I am so lucky that my target language is English, and books are - well, at least comparatively - cheap.
I buy plenty already - as a former librarian, I cannot keep away from them!
I often find them going for a song in secondhand bookshops, also in Danish, my source language. They are usually excellent for terminology purposes, even if they are not quite up to date enough for practising lawyers, medics and other professionals.
I would spend the money on training, because that often involves travel as well as course fees, and may mean losing a couple of earning days as well.
Quite apart from what actually goes on in the lecture room or wherever, training provides contact with colleagues and new impulses. Chances to exchange ideas and perhaps even jobs. It is amazing how one person's idea of a job from h*ll is someone else's pet specialisation in this business!
Apart from that, as an ex-pat with memories going back several decades, I have to make sure my education and training are not out of date! Or at least check on which parts are back in fashion as the latest new discoveries !!!
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I would fancy a swopper (healthy and expensive office chair).
| | | | Thayenga
Germany
Local time: 20:03
Member (2009)
English to German
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| Other = All of the above | Feb 18, 2011 |
Is I had that little extra cash, I'd get me...
a nice office chair
newer/better software,
some still missing hardware item e. g. a combined mic/speaker set for my desk top
a couple of field-related books English to Spanish,
some more training
and advertising.
If there's still a little money left, a nice vacation to the USA would come in quite handy at this moment to promote my other career. ... See more Is I had that little extra cash, I'd get me...
a nice office chair
newer/better software,
some still missing hardware item e. g. a combined mic/speaker set for my desk top
a couple of field-related books English to Spanish,
some more training
and advertising.
If there's still a little money left, a nice vacation to the USA would come in quite handy at this moment to promote my other career. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Jenn Mercer
United States
Local time: 14:03
Member (2009)
French to English
| Other - Conferences and Travel | Feb 18, 2011 |
I would set aside money to go to more translation conferences - particularly those in French speaking countries. This would combine a bit of training, a bit of software (as I am sure I would find demos and discounts), a bit of networking, and a bit of language practice (if I went to France, etc.).
As it is, I am setting aside extra money this year for the regional and national ATA conferences. Translate in the Catskills, and I am considering attending a straight writing conference ... See more I would set aside money to go to more translation conferences - particularly those in French speaking countries. This would combine a bit of training, a bit of software (as I am sure I would find demos and discounts), a bit of networking, and a bit of language practice (if I went to France, etc.).
As it is, I am setting aside extra money this year for the regional and national ATA conferences. Translate in the Catskills, and I am considering attending a straight writing conference for my own creative interests. ▲ Collapse
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