Every once in a while, I find myself interpreting for someone I’m quite sure is packing a pretty good lie. There are the common lies among undocumented workers: the purchased ID, fake names, and Social Security number. When the patient is asked his name, he pauses to remember what it is. When asked for the […]
Liar, Liar. What’s an interpreter to do? Read More »
I attended the 26th annual Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters (CATI) conference took place at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC on April 27, 2013. I personally salute the board of directors and the conference chair, Graciela White, for their roles in planning this successful event. The BB&T Auditorium was large enough to
Five things I learned at the CATI conference – 27 April 2013 Read More »
We love our language associations. They provide valuable resources for both newcomer and old-timer alike. Conferences, workshops, seminars, webinars, mentor programs, and other interpreter/translator support services would be nonexistent without the dedication of board members.
Two Compelling Reasons to join a Board Read More »
In this blog I would like to talk about not just networking, but Tribe Building. When I first started my business, I joined the Chamber of Commerce and regularly participated in committees. This was very time consuming and was a waste of time and investment for me.
Growing your Business through Tribe building. Read More »
It is very common for me to be told “I don’t think that this claimant needs an interpreter. I believe he knows enough English to get by.” I also often hear, “Oh, we don’t need an interpreter because we have someone who knows quite a bit of Spanish.” Of course, as often is the case,
An argument for professional interpreters – False Cognates Read More »
Recently, I had the honor of hosting a baby shower. It was hard work but very fulfilling. By examining the event, I have isolated three factors that contributed to its success. They are the following:
Three Business Points Learned by Hosting a Baby Shower Read More »
A while back, I read an article critical of interpreters working in pairs at court. They viewed it as a waste and misuse of tax money to have two interpreters sitting together getting paid to take turns. It was obvious to me that the monolingual writer of the article had absolutely no idea how hard
Managing Stress through Exercise Read More »
I know that picking a fight and going to an extreme makes for great drama, which in turn, is good for blog readership, so let me start one. I am here to take a stand on neutrality! I want to fight for the option “None of the above”, the write-in option. The unpopular yet courageous
Extreme Moderation! Read More »
Entrepreneurs like myself tend to be very stressed. There are several reasons why I went into business for myself. First, I took advantage of the opportunity when I perceived it. Second, I love working as an interpreter. Third, I have lost patience working in an incompetent environment. Now I make my own decisions and live
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Everyone hates this scenario. Its presence pervades all lines of work. You are with a colleague, and you observe this person behaving badly. What thoughts race through your mind (I don’t know you; are you drunk; did you forget your medication)? More importantly, what is your reaction? Not your knee-jerk reaction that will certainly bring
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Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
