Recently someone knocked at my door. He wanted to ask me questions about my business. What is the demand like? How much do we charge? Do we have insurance and how much does it cost? How much do we pay other interpreters? It got me thinking about when I first started as an entrepreneur. I […]
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Have you ever noticed how upscale hair salons are typically structured? A stylist begins as an apprentice, earning a small salary and tips. With time, he will develop enough skill to begin working on the floor as a stylist at the lowest pay scale the salon offers. Eventually the clientele will grow to the point
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One of the more difficult challenges for entrepreneurial interpreters is the telephone. We depend on that very important piece of equipment to get work. Every missed call might represent a missed job. Many agencies that contract interpreters are known for repeatedly calling to confirm appointments. For this reason, some interpreters have been seen talking on
When I started my business, I knew that I wanted to set an example in ethical conduct. I would not sacrifice quality for quantity. I also went into business to earn a decent income while controlling my time, precious time I could dedicate towards my family. In the beginning, we began by working with agencies.
Warning: this blog is long, originally not meant to be shared.. I can’t believe ten years have gone by since that life-altering day. For a very long time, I never spoke about it. This is the first time I am even sharing my experience. That morning was like any other traveling to work. As I
Over the last four years as an interpreter specializing in workers’ compensation, I have seen my share of unnecessary, heart-wrenching work injuries. Let’s face it, accidents will always occur. However, it seems like a disproportionate amount of Hispanic workers get injured every year. One of the reasons for this is the common belief that production
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The telephonic interpretation described in the previous blog was a big mess! Some very basic Spanish was interpreted incorrectly. A thumb is not a toe! Let me clarify. I strongly believe that telephonic interpreting is very important. In fact, under certain circumstances, it might be the only way to provide a badly needed interpreter. No
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Recently I was assigned to interpret for a patient at a hospital for pre-surgery. When the patient entered the room, the nurse explained to me that hospital policy required her to use the hospital’s interpreter. She explained that I could stay and listen. The nurse pulled out a telephone, placed it on speakerphone, and dialed
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As previously mentioned, there are serious problems in the industry. The larger the agency, the more difficult it is to maintain quality control. Due to these problems, there is real danger for trouble to brew.
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Why are Workers’ Comp Interpreters Hated? Part II Why are problems with workers’ comp interpreters so prevalent? As already mentioned, there are many common problems in the industry with workers’ comp interpreters. They have been observed and commented on by hospital staff, doctors, nurses, and therapists. The International Medical Interpreters Association Code of Ethics (IMIA)
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Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
