Some important advice to new and old translators out there...
🚨 Deliver on time or early! Don't deliver late!
I've been a translator now for almost 25 years and have done thousands of translation revisions. And yet, for all that time, it's the norm that most of these translations for review will arrive past the agreed deadline, sometimes by huge margins.
I understand that time adherence is more relaxed (as is the case in the Balkans) than in other parts of the world – giving some time leeway is considered normal and accepted for many things to factor in the unexpected happening.
But when you're dealing with international clients and companies, particularly ones based in the Anglosphere or northern Europe, you have to get things done their way, which means strictly sticking to deadlines.
Plus, give consideration to the proofreader/editor/reviser. Often running on tight schedules, they shouldn't have to wait around wondering when that late translation is going to come.
If you are running late, inform someone as soon as you realise this and give an alternative expected completion time. People prefer to be informed, even if it's bad news, than being left in the dark.
So here are the points
👉 Deliver on time or early
👉 Consider how your client operates
👉 Inform if you're running late
And if you can't manage this, you need to learn to be more effective in your time management. Or else, there are other people out there who do a better job in this department.
I can assure you that if you go with me, you'll be getting your translations quickly on time, especially when you need this most.
For more details, contact me at info@nicknasev.com.
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