Any translators out there?

[tt1]

Probably a bit of a long shot but I was wondering if there are any translators out there. I am thinking about setting myself up freelance, but not sure of best way to do this. Any info from any of you would be great. Thanks.

[tiamaria]

tt1 - I have a friend who is a Welsh/English translator. When I see her tomorrow I can ask if there's a professional body (iyswim) if you like?

[tanzie]

I have done "odds and sods" for people. What languages do you have? I can do French, German, Romanian and Polish or Dutch at a push if you fancy pooling resources! But only into English.

[tt1]

Thanks tiamaria.

Tanzie, I do French, Polish and Spanish. I am qualified and experienced, but have been doing other things, so don't know where to get clients or how much to charge these days! How much do you do?

[bottersnike]

You could try a languges recruitment agency like Corinium in Cirencester. They seem to be recruiting regularly for translators.
Good luck!

[tiamaria]

tt1 - I asked my friend. Apart from the Welsh one, she said that there's an ITI organisation -the Institute of Translators/Interpreters. Good luck!

[sarochka]

I did do some work but found it a bit boring and became a teacher instead. Try the web and look for local agencies. I do Russian and French - and would also be up for pooling resources. I mainly interpret now but let me know how you get on. Some of my friends work in this in London. I'll ask about.