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Need fluent German speaker for a few days casual work

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  • 04-02-2013 12:34pm
    #1
    water2buy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 19 ✭


    Hi

    Apologies if this is the wrong place. But i am looking for a German speaker!

    We are looking for a fluent German speaker (& Writer) for a few days casual work translating some product descriptions, product manuals. Ideally on-site but we are flexible. We can pay €10 per hour.

    Drop me a pm with your phone number or reply if you have any questions.

    Thank you


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    #2
    Carry
    Registered Users Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭Carry


    Mind, I'm not applying for this job, even if I'm a professional translator.
    Just want to give you some - hopefully valuable - advice:

    You don't pay freelance translators by the hour but by word. That's because there are slow and quick translators.

    I would take my time, if I'd be payed by the hour, makes more money. Since I'm quick, €10 per hour is practically very below minimum wage.

    Then you have to be more precise what kind of translation it is. "Product manual" can be everything. It could be a translation of how to assemble a tractor engine or how to mix up a cancer treatment concoction. Or maybe just how to present the latest fashion, or your granny's jewellery on ebay.
    There are specialists for everything (almost all of the above aren't mine, btw.)

    If you really want to present your whatever product internationally, invest in professional translators. Nothing is more annoying and off-putting than unintelligible translations by half-knowledgeable translators.

    And where is "on-site"?

    I'm sure you have some offers already. But if you are serious about your business, ask for references or test translations. Every self-respecting company would ask for it.

    Anyway, good luck with your quest!


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    #3
    water2buy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 19 ✭water2buy


    We appreciate your feedback thank you.


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    Drakares
    Registered Users Posts: 904 ✭✭✭Drakares


    Hey there,

    My girlfriend is German and she's fluent in several languages, including English.

    Where is on-site? If it's not suitable to travel there, how will you determine how long it took her to translate your documents? As the guy above said, you're better off putting a price on it before it's done.

    PM me the information or post it here and I'll get in touch if it can work.

    Thanks


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    #5
    water2buy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 19 ✭water2buy


    Hello

    On site will be Blanchardstown Dublin 15.

    If she's interested in coming and meeting us to discuss we'll gladly meet her.

    We'll need to discuss with the person who ends up doing the translation how long it's going to take them.

    Thank you


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