Minding the environment is very important in this day and age. It is a fact that we currently have a negative impact on your Planet and if we don’t change the way we do things, we may lose it altogether. Translators are not exempt from this rule, and we should all take into account the …
Returning to work after a holiday is always a period of adaptation. We had a few weeks where our times were different and our usual routine disrupted, so we need to get it all back. The attitude one may have towards their work may also play a part in this adaptation period. Some may find …
Welcome to 2020. After my usual holiday break, here I am, ready for another year at work. I’m fully charged and looking forward to leading you in another year of great projects and surprises. There are some new projects for 2020. Price List 2020 Every year I make a small adjustment to my price list. …
Holiday Season is here! 2019 is almost over and it is time to make a balance of the year that was and start planning for next year. 2019 – a year of change For Updated Words, 2019 was a year of change. We started the year with a brand-new image; a new logo and website …
New year resolutions are usually those unachievable goals we set to ourselves every end of the year. Usually, people set goals like losing weight or going on a specific holiday. Then they lose focus and by the end of February, these new year resolutions are long forgotten. This also happens professionally. We may set goals …
Role models or idols? I’m sure everyone has their idols, people they admire for lots of different reasons. I prefer to talk about role models. For me, these are people that I admire for their skills, character, personality and achievements. People that I look up to and inspire me to be a better professional and …
Sharing experiences is a perfect way for one to grow professionally and as a person. Socialising is healthy and it provides us with a continuous source of learning. If we do it with people in our profession it will be even more beneficial, since we will be sharing experiences, learning from our peers and teaching …
Travelling around the world can be a wonderful experience. We visit different places, experience different cultures, different foods. It helps us open our horizons and see the world from a different perspective. However, there are a few things we should bear in mind when travel. We should be aware of cultural differences, possible localisation issues …
Working with airlines is a very complex but very rewarding job. An airline is not just a company that carries people from one part of the world to another. It is without a doubt, that a big chunk of their business is the transport of passengers, and definitely, the one people know better. But there …
Undesirable messages are something we all experience at some point in life. They may come via email, phone or social media. Social media platforms, in particular, are quite prone to this sort of message, especially Facebook, but you don’t expect to receive undesirable messages on LinkedIn, however, it does happen. LinkedIn is a quite reputable …
