A Day in the Life of a Freelance Translator

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  • @FishSlappee
    @FishSlappee  Рік тому +6

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    VORMOR CODE to get 10% off: TheFishSlappeee

    • @claragomezb.7849
      @claragomezb.7849 4 місяці тому +1

      @FishSlappee Could you tell us more about how and what you did to become a Freelance Translator? Particularly how you got your first clients?

    • @abdelkarimdebbah9512
      @abdelkarimdebbah9512 3 місяці тому

      You didn't put the discord server link

    • @FishSlappee
      @FishSlappee  3 місяці тому

      Ah, I removed the server, sorry! Edited that little bit out of the video too, thanks for the heads-up!

    • @abdelkarimdebbah9512
      @abdelkarimdebbah9512 3 місяці тому

      ​@@FishSlappee wait, it's possible to edit out a part of the video? I never knew that lol.

    • @FishSlappee
      @FishSlappee  3 місяці тому +1

      @@abdelkarimdebbah9512 haha yeah, you can make a tiny cut if needed ^^

  • @miriam6184
    @miriam6184 Рік тому +144

    "going to meet up with friends" ...films himself sitting at an empty table lmao

  • @dalmatina
    @dalmatina 10 місяців тому +32

    I appreaciate your wittyness and honesty. Love the swear words once in a while. Hi from Croatia, English Croatian freelance translator here.

  • @Swedey
    @Swedey Рік тому +66

    Tired as hell from Uni, coming home with one singular baguette that Willys had left. And to my delight, a Fish Slappee upload awaits once i open up YT.

    • @Dave_1966
      @Dave_1966 Рік тому

      You can get a Willy baguette, interesting 🤔😂

  • @victoriapsom
    @victoriapsom Рік тому +15

    Oh my god I'm so happy I found your channel! I'm a Greek ba student majoring in Chinese & Japanese while I'm learning Swedish in order to do a masters on translation in Sweden. I think I found my go to channel, keep it up!! 🎉

    • @anisvalimbe5480
      @anisvalimbe5480 8 місяців тому

      How has your journey towards that objective gone so far, I'm looking to go down the same path?

    • @mpessan
      @mpessan 5 місяців тому

      Victoria, are you fluent in Japanese? And why choose Sweden for a MA?

  • @ionasingh3178
    @ionasingh3178 Рік тому +11

    I've been translating from French to English for several years, I work directly with clients. Don't know any agencies. I do love translating.

    • @Danknight403
      @Danknight403 Рік тому

      Do you think that Chatgpt will replace translators?

    • @anisvalimbe5480
      @anisvalimbe5480 8 місяців тому

      ​@@Danknight403I actually had a chat with a translator who told me that it's possible for chat gpt to become a tool for translators but it can't replace a professional translator.

    • @mpessan
      @mpessan 5 місяців тому

      Do you have a website?

    • @esl-wm6zk
      @esl-wm6zk 18 днів тому +1

      @@Danknight403 ıdk why people love to ask this question but I think no

  • @chloe_roblox1034
    @chloe_roblox1034 10 місяців тому +24

    You look like a blonde version of Ed Sheeran

    • @cjustmauve
      @cjustmauve 2 місяці тому +1

      Emotional damage

    • @yosefkhailu
      @yosefkhailu 2 місяці тому

      @@cjustmauve why 'emotional damage' :)

    • @cjustmauve
      @cjustmauve 2 місяці тому

      @@yosefkhailu bcs I would change my face if I look luke Ed sheeran, I would be depressed

    • @yosefkhailu
      @yosefkhailu 2 місяці тому

      @@cjustmauvewhat

  • @Barrodah
    @Barrodah Рік тому +7

    Din kanal har fan blivit det enda jag ser fram emot utöver gaming här på UA-cam, bra jobbat och perfekt humor som alltid!
    Keep it up bro

    • @FishSlappee
      @FishSlappee  Рік тому +2

      Nämen kul att höra!! Tusen tack 😄

  • @poohinka
    @poohinka Рік тому +13

    Wow, you are very disciplined cause I am a freelance translator, I never get up at 7:30 unless I have an interpreting job or an appointment with a dentist.. But I also work 4 or 5 hours a day.

    • @Danknight403
      @Danknight403 Рік тому

      Is it worth to be a translator?

    • @ahsanurr4219
      @ahsanurr4219 6 місяців тому +1

      20-25 hours a week?

    • @yosefkhailu
      @yosefkhailu 2 місяці тому

      I am Ethiopian languages to English translator and I wake up at 5:30 every day, fun of 'the miracle morning'

  • @raysaurous
    @raysaurous 10 місяців тому +2

    I love the video, thanks for making it! It does take discipline to be self employed but doing the work it so easy when you love it. I absolutely love translating and language teaching so it doesn't feel like a grind.

  • @yaya_godwiller
    @yaya_godwiller Рік тому +17

    It is motivating me to continue working as a freelance translator too. I live in Stockholm for almost a year now and mainly working on Burmese/English/Karen languages. I sometimes think my life is boring but at least you made it fun. It seems like happiness relies on us.

    • @mpessan
      @mpessan 5 місяців тому

      Being a freelancer translator is boring. Unlike being an in-house translator.

  • @ClosetKPOP
    @ClosetKPOP Рік тому +2

    thank you for this video. I'm currently living in Taiwan in my 4th year of college majoring in Mandarin Chinese and starting my first translation classes. This gave me a good idea of what a typical day would be like, so thank you!

  • @vanidge
    @vanidge Рік тому +3

    I'm currently in Malmo Sweden for 3 months, and have been greatly enjoying your videos. Keep it up!

  • @emelie3627
    @emelie3627 Рік тому +3

    I started my day by watching this and now I'm motivated to be at least half as productive as you! Bra skit 👏

  • @zari564
    @zari564 Рік тому +2

    Accidentally bumped into your YT channel and couldn’t have been any happier! Love your content!🫶🏻

    • @FishSlappee
      @FishSlappee  Рік тому +2

      yaaaaaaaaaay thanks for such a lovely comment! ^^

  • @savakirilov5263
    @savakirilov5263 7 місяців тому +1

    This video was very interesting, funny and useful. Overall I think this video was great, thank you for taking time out of your day to film this

  • @酒井伶菜
    @酒井伶菜 Рік тому +3

    たまにくる日本語のキャプションがかわいいですwwwwwwww

  • @harry664
    @harry664 8 місяців тому

    Motivated me to get back into translating with this, thanks dude, great content

  • @ItsJustKrisu
    @ItsJustKrisu Рік тому +2

    Much more interesting than most of my days... Also would buy the pocket translator, looks sick as heck!

  • @f.a.s.1746
    @f.a.s.1746 8 місяців тому

    videos are usually too calm or too in your face "trying to be funny" but this strikes a perfext balance. Well done mate

    • @FishSlappee
      @FishSlappee  8 місяців тому

      my goodness, what a nice compliment. Thank you ~ ^^

  • @Freelanceverse
    @Freelanceverse Рік тому +2

    Brilliant video 😂 well done!!

  • @harvestmoon_autumnsky
    @harvestmoon_autumnsky Рік тому +1

    Fun, the subtle have a meal at the pub with all my friends, leading to the shot of you eating alone. Quite funny. You are a quirky guy.

  • @MDobri-sy1ce
    @MDobri-sy1ce Рік тому +4

    That's actually not much different from my days except I am not working momentarily due to health but workout, go on Duolingo and do a language session in Swedish, Russian, French, Spanish, and German. But the German is a trial for now. Normally, I would be taking online college courses and doing homework late into the evening but my health decided to tank at the moment so, I am taking this semester off to recharge.

    • @Mememaxing
      @Mememaxing Рік тому

      Have a good recovery buddy

  • @leolapalu8298
    @leolapalu8298 Рік тому +3

    7:07 Haha true! I know that for instance, one weird rule in French is that there is a space before adding these ": ; ! ?"
    Anyway thanks for the video. I've been lost for quite some time now and I'm considering getting into translating, especially from Swedish to French as I've developped some fascination with your language; it's very pretty :) I think it's a smart choice as I've always been a bit fascinated by languages and their different quirks and it seems like a job that would be a good fit for me as I don't handle competition and stress very well!
    What makes it also attractive is the freedom it seems to provide; I've always been scared of feeling "trapped" in a job. At least, it allows you to do different activities on the side.

    • @jojo_lapomme5
      @jojo_lapomme5 9 місяців тому

      I totally understand this!! That's what I'm feeling too. I'm french, and I really love Scandinavian languages (rather Swedish and Danish in fact) and I'm considering becoming a translator, and it would be so much better if I could do it as a freelance. So that I could travel the world!!… 🌍

  • @ianluscombe
    @ianluscombe Рік тому +6

    Which one is your best friend? The HP sauce or the vinegar?

  • @n.v.9000
    @n.v.9000 Рік тому +1

    after a month of living in Stockholm I have to say thank you....I love it here and you are one of the reasons I decided for Sweden

  • @clint2642
    @clint2642 Рік тому

    Lovely video. Liked the part at the end where you are in the restaurant. I spent Christmas in Stockholm inspired by your videos.

  • @matteo5399
    @matteo5399 Рік тому +1

    this was a really interesting video, some more vids on this topic would be great!

  • @IraSaraci
    @IraSaraci 5 місяців тому

    You're hilarious! Much love from Toronto! :)

  • @ramonag8496
    @ramonag8496 Рік тому +5

    Thanks for this. It has made me think I could do with some extra income and look for interpreter or translation jobs. I am now googleling how to get into it. 🤓. And of course no matter the subject, your videos are funny and entertaining 😁

  • @quakewakey
    @quakewakey Рік тому +5

    Hi Julian, pleasant video as always! I'd personally love to see more videos about your profession as it seems rather interesting. As a socially awkward uni student, I feel like being able to do some free-lance translating from home as a part time job to rack in some extra cash (since the studiebidrag isn't that much of a montly pay) actually wouldn't be that bad of an idea... Do you know of any practical ways to get some "simpler" or smaller works that wouldn't need much experience or whatnot, sort of some website where people put up requests for translation work that anybody could snag? Something like Fiverr for example, but the other way around (so that the sellers become the buyers in the ads). Again, great video and would love to see and hear more of you and your life/work!

  • @Seriinudesu
    @Seriinudesu 10 місяців тому

    I'd love to see more videos about your job as a freelance translator. I'm thinking of maybe switching my career to translation work. I'd mainly translate form English to German. So I'm looking forward for more videos around that topic 😊

  • @sylvia5452
    @sylvia5452 4 місяці тому

    thank you a million Slappee, its really nice of you to share your daily life as a transtalor. Im so curious which translation filed that you working on, if theres no offence to ask you that. Have a grrreat day, thank you. ^_^

  • @MoshikTLV
    @MoshikTLV Рік тому

    I finally realized who you remind me of - Lars Fredrikson the singer who represented Norway in Eurovision 1998! 😊great channel btw.

  • @varsityeagle89
    @varsityeagle89 Рік тому

    It would be cool to tour more of your home town! I love your videos bro. Hope to visit Stockholm this summer. -San Diego, CA

  • @STRAWYB
    @STRAWYB Рік тому

    Great way to end your day. You are such a lovely guy. Very jovial and easy to like.

  • @catedoge3206
    @catedoge3206 Місяць тому

    im currently translating bee movie script to tagalog then writing in baybayin as one of my passion meme projects

  • @MichaelThompson-vs4bc
    @MichaelThompson-vs4bc Рік тому

    I'm just discovering this channel after searching Sweden travel videos, and these are hilarious and extremely helpful. I'm visiting Sweden for New years this year - can you recommend some do's & don'ts for a first-time traveler to Sweden for the holidays?

  • @charliethom7427
    @charliethom7427 Рік тому +3

    Sumptuous

  • @petrorogutskyi1566
    @petrorogutskyi1566 Рік тому

    This was quite interesting. Never watched day routine videos, now i know how translators live.

  • @Badfinger7761
    @Badfinger7761 Рік тому

    🎶Come in she said I’ll give ya shelter from the storm🎶

  • @Jinxed11
    @Jinxed11 Рік тому +1

    I was looking for life as a translator videos because I've been working on my exams for Japanese, and while I have never considered Swedish, I am suddenly very curious. Does everyone have this refreshing sense of humor?

  • @ratcharlie
    @ratcharlie Рік тому

    farmville 2 is one of my favourite games ever. i will probably never need to play it in swedish, but thank you regardless. 👍👍

  • @SelenInSweden
    @SelenInSweden Рік тому

    I just love this guy🤣

  • @Thomas-b8Thomas___8f7
    @Thomas-b8Thomas___8f7 4 місяці тому

    Binance's CEO bares all about future developments in an exclusive interview

  • @sophiaswanberg4742
    @sophiaswanberg4742 Рік тому

    Du är så rolig och söt😊

  • @carriesaundersson
    @carriesaundersson Рік тому +1

    Well theres the day made 😁♥️
    Also love how big your hair is haha

  • @visi7891
    @visi7891 8 місяців тому

    😂i cant. *readjust my nuts* youre so much funnier than other quippy one-off american comedic vloggers. wow, amazing editing ideas here, talking to yourself

  • @CamilaAntoniaJimenez
    @CamilaAntoniaJimenez 8 місяців тому

    that was just another level of comedy haha

  • @corcordium7638
    @corcordium7638 Рік тому +1

    Hi! I’m new to this channel. Would you mind sharing where and how can I find some gigs for translation and interpretation? I’m already a graduate translation student but I currently work as a language teacher. I would really work as a freelance translation but I don’t know where to start.😢

  • @hsun9810
    @hsun9810 11 місяців тому

    A bowl of instant noodle for lunch? You're not only learning the Japanese language but actually living it. This is also part of the cultural immersion. Good for you!

  • @chellebethel
    @chellebethel Рік тому +2

    I have gained a tiny bit of Japanese language understanding from watching way too much anime. I have always wanted to devote time to properly learn it, mainly because I don't think I'll have much need to challenge anyone to a duel.... Or, mock their power level, if I ever get to visit Nippon. I don't really think it's an option for me anymore though, my extra brains kinda make it difficult to retain new knowledge. 😅 But I imagine it would make consuming Japanese Horror movies and video games a tad more terrifying. I guess I should say more terrifying, but I digress.
    I only have one complaint about the video really.... Blurred workout footage, but no blurred shower footage? Such a disappointment. 🙄😮‍💨 After all the Christmas orgies, I imagined you would have no such scruples regarding modesty. 😂 Love the little window into your day though. ☺️

  • @VladiArdd
    @VladiArdd Рік тому +2

    Thank you gor the great video! I've really been ejoying your channel. Just a quick question: Do you have any kind of ceritfication to work as a freelance translator? I'm asking because in Canada, the only way you can become "certified" or "official" is by essentially having to do these tests to prove your level of knowledge + paying an annual fee to keep your accreditation.

    • @TinaKGreene
      @TinaKGreene Рік тому +1

      That could be a requirement for legal translators but not those who localize apps and translate marketing copies

  • @Amusicfrommemories
    @Amusicfrommemories 2 місяці тому

    Interesting i want to be learn how to become a freelancer for translator.

  • @scalizevroedvrouw
    @scalizevroedvrouw Рік тому +1

    So I looked up the rates for translating jobs but it’s all around €30/h, some less, some more. That’s not a lot…

  • @luizkotlewski3749
    @luizkotlewski3749 3 місяці тому

    I won't go far in life. I'm far too lazy and hopeless, but I do know two languages so I guess I'm doing this for a living now.

  • @creatorrater2931
    @creatorrater2931 Рік тому

    I like this dude 😂

  • @Dave_1966
    @Dave_1966 Рік тому +2

    I don’t know why we couldn’t go in the shower with you lol 😂 great vlog as always 👍😊

  • @himikoshinonome2705
    @himikoshinonome2705 Рік тому +1

    Heyy!!, amazing vedio! I'm a freelance interpreter/translator, English Arabic, and planing to move in with my boyfriend in sweden hopefully soon, do you think I can find a translation job in Sweden with my language pair,, PS: my Swedish is minimal. Thanks ❤️

    • @AA-pk6fo
      @AA-pk6fo Рік тому

      Tonnes of Muslims in sweden! You'll be fine !

  • @McRuffin
    @McRuffin Рік тому

    What’s the best path to take? Should I try to get hired by an agency? Or should I search for work on upwork, fiver, and pro z. I’m studying Spanish in college right now and I’d like to know how to maximize my earnings. My dream is to be able to travel around Latin America. You really only need to make 2k usd to feel comfortable. I read the average rate of Spanish is 0.09c a word. And that the average translator can translate 1700 words a day which is like 150$ a day. What’s the best way to maximize earnings?

  • @juliannis123
    @juliannis123 Рік тому +1

    Could someone here gimme or share me a page where I could find an online job this type?

  • @Syyry_
    @Syyry_ Рік тому +2

    New sub:D

  • @syukrinali
    @syukrinali Рік тому

    im thinking of paolo from tokyo 😂

  • @estherh.e.867
    @estherh.e.867 6 місяців тому

    Hello colleague!😊

  • @mallmann72
    @mallmann72 4 місяці тому

    Hey, you mentioned a link to a Discord community, but I can't seem to find it. Can you share it please?

  • @HaruhiHaru-u9j
    @HaruhiHaru-u9j Місяць тому +2

    Bro looks like he's 19

  • @saphiquefemme
    @saphiquefemme Рік тому

    It’s the shushing of yourself I adored at the start ☺️ I wouldn’t know how to realign my nuts as I don’t have any. Sounds painful though lol jk

  • @warwick418
    @warwick418 Рік тому

    Hey, great video! I have some questions about moving to Sweden, can you please help me?

  • @mostlycycling3076
    @mostlycycling3076 Рік тому

    What is the best way to learn Swedish for an absolute beginner?

  • @Kelvily
    @Kelvily Рік тому

    Teach me the way :O

  • @jameslin9934
    @jameslin9934 Рік тому +1

    Do you know if there is demand in Sweden for translation/interpretation/localization into languages other than Swedish?

    • @TinaKGreene
      @TinaKGreene Рік тому

      Was also wondering🤔

    • @apetass123
      @apetass123 Рік тому

      There might be some demand for translating government information and such things into some of the big immigrant languages, such as Arabic, Somali or Ukrainian, but most Swedish translation companies primarily have Swedish as their target language. But there’s no need to work for Swedish companies, just because you live here.

  • @tallandthin4826
    @tallandthin4826 Рік тому

    Is it well paid job? Or does it depend on your performance?

  • @payal-fn6zi
    @payal-fn6zi Рік тому

    hey which degree course you took after highschool to become a translator ?? how to become a professional translator , any advice for that ?!!

    • @FishSlappee
      @FishSlappee  Рік тому +1

      Hiiiiii ~ I studied English Literature after highschool and that ended up working out for me. Studying the language you want to translate from (or your native language) I'd say is a good idea :) Thanks for the comment!

    • @payal-fn6zi
      @payal-fn6zi Рік тому

      @@FishSlappee okay thanks so much for that , your channel is really intresting

  • @AnnaChristensson
    @AnnaChristensson Рік тому

    Farmville!!!!! uh oh......

  • @colinwelsch5638
    @colinwelsch5638 9 місяців тому

    this video is just proof that being swedish is a buff

  • @keithdowling6044
    @keithdowling6044 Рік тому

    Nice! Do you use any particular CAT tool when you're working?

    • @FishSlappee
      @FishSlappee  Рік тому +1

      I use many different ones depending on which client the project is for 😄 Smartling, XTM, MemoQ etc

  • @kodor1146
    @kodor1146 Рік тому

    Jesus Christ the teeth, look at those teeth, look at the guys teeth!!!

  • @persianeyes16
    @persianeyes16 Рік тому

    Something tells me you have a first hand contract because no way you can afford a second hand contract in Stockholm and only work 20 hrs 😅

  • @alberthwastaken
    @alberthwastaken 7 місяців тому

    Is the discord still up? I'm thinking of getting into translating and i'd like to have some help.

  • @kristina5249
    @kristina5249 8 місяців тому

    The Discord link? 👀

  • @gabrielleangelica1977
    @gabrielleangelica1977 Рік тому

    How did you learn English?

  • @wadix5
    @wadix5 10 місяців тому

    Lovely, pretty

  • @qu7040
    @qu7040 Рік тому

    Can you play Doom on vormor?)

  • @AdrianFRacing
    @AdrianFRacing Рік тому

    Hey! Testronic was the first company to offer me a one-year contract as a freelance translator. What are the chances? :))

  • @jameshaxby5434
    @jameshaxby5434 Рік тому

    I have noticed that in the apartments and houses that I've seen in videos about Sweden, they look very plain. Do Swedes just not like decorations or art in their homes ?

    • @AA-pk6fo
      @AA-pk6fo Рік тому +1

      Have you never heard of IKEA 😂?

  • @كوكبالكرة-ث8ي
    @كوكبالكرة-ث8ي 8 місяців тому

    Hello my friend
    İ decided to get started as an online freelance translator, but i have no idea where to find jobs.
    İ'd be thankful if you show me the way !
    Have a nice day

  • @emperorsean1
    @emperorsean1 Рік тому

    I'm Irish I'd love to move to Sweden. I have to trek into my job everyday. Knowone will let me work from home. I want to.emigarte to Sweden and find a Swedish woman to marry. Ireland is crap I'm tired of living in my dads house at 33. You have the life I want.

  • @paololim3513
    @paololim3513 Рік тому

    Det slog mig bara just nu att du ser ut som Karl-Bertil Jonsson. Känner du den där karaktären?

  • @mapriego
    @mapriego 3 місяці тому

    hello, where's the discord actually? :(

    • @FishSlappee
      @FishSlappee  3 місяці тому

      It is no more I'm afraid!

    • @mapriego
      @mapriego 3 місяці тому

      @@FishSlappee ohhh why?

    • @FishSlappee
      @FishSlappee  3 місяці тому

      @@mapriego I had to remove it because it became a bit too much to handle. I might make a new one sometime in the future though

    • @mapriego
      @mapriego 3 місяці тому

      @@FishSlappee okay!

  • @Valdrakken
    @Valdrakken 2 місяці тому

    WoW! irrelevant comment but you look like a kawaii anime character!

  • @JeanEwane-og9lr
    @JeanEwane-og9lr Рік тому +1

    I find AI scary because I think it can definitely leads to unemployment for translators both in house and freelancers , what’s your own opinion ?

    • @FishSlappee
      @FishSlappee  Рік тому +4

      I think it's a possibility, but I will milk this job for as long as I can I suppose haha :D Also, even if AI takes over most of the translation work, I believe there will still have to be linguistic QA testers to check the AI output before delivery. So hopefully I can transition to doing that. ~ Thanks for the comments!

  • @lizavavilova9879
    @lizavavilova9879 Рік тому

    hair colour ❤

  • @JeanEwane-og9lr
    @JeanEwane-og9lr Рік тому

    Are you not afraid of the arrival of AI in the domain of translation ?

  • @audreyang6173
    @audreyang6173 Рік тому

    why you so cute :)

  • @Atilolzz
    @Atilolzz 11 місяців тому

    My friend thinks you're cute

  • @jameshaxby5434
    @jameshaxby5434 Рік тому

    Dude, you're up and awake now. You need to comb your hair before you go on camera.

    • @miriam6184
      @miriam6184 Рік тому +16

      let's not comment on how other people look

    • @varsityeagle89
      @varsityeagle89 Рік тому

      Telling another man how to groom? lol Won't knock ya, but you're probably in your 70's. Go to sleep old timer.

    • @stayrelax3987
      @stayrelax3987 Рік тому +1

      What if he likes it the way he is??

    • @jameshaxby5434
      @jameshaxby5434 Рік тому

      @@stayrelax3987 His web stream is a business. And whenever you're in business you have to do whatever it takes to keep the customer satisfied.

  • @camille.smagic8923
    @camille.smagic8923 Рік тому

    Hey! how are you? I just discovered your channel searching for translators. I'm currently studying to become one myself. Thank you for this video, I really appareciated it! Just a question though, could you please send me the link of your discord? I can't find it and I would love be part of it and maybe ask for some advice from time to time :) Thanks again

    • @FMUSIC-j6g
      @FMUSIC-j6g 5 місяців тому

      Hi,me too,I mean,I want to work as a translator,how can I do? I want to improve my English,I speak Spanish,I can understand your text

  • @kimsportsfoundation7834
    @kimsportsfoundation7834 10 місяців тому +1

    Hello whatwebsite great for translation work ?😊