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2025-12-16 06:04 UTC

Not so happy. Financially, 2025 was probably the worst year I had since I started translating for a living. I lost most of my long time clients - retirement, sickness etc. - and new ones are hard to find. So I am on self promotion now - anyone here who wants his English book translated into German? No option for you? Talk to me. Most of my authors are glad for the additional income. References on my blog - see profile. #translations #books #writing #author

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@SusanneDoering@zirk.us 2025-12-16 06:26

This did not come overnight. Since January we have been watching our expenses and trying to cut down. We don't waste, we live simply. One of the things I cannot cut down are the expenses for our cats - we had a bad year with a lot of bills from the vet, alas - we already buy food and litter in bulk on offers. Getting rid of some is no option - no takers, and Amman has no shelter or any such place. Currently we do have too many - because of a bunch of orphans (4, no pic of Benny): #cats

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@SusanneDoering@zirk.us 2025-12-17 05:04

People, I have no words. Never until now one of my postings got this number of reactions - nearly 500 boosts till now, plus 148 stars. Considering I have now 288 followers it is a proof of what hashtags and boosts can achieve in the #Fediverse My heartfelt thanks to all of you, it really brightened my day yesterday and this morning, too. Also thank you for nice replys, helpful suggestions and maybe some work!

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@uriel@x.keinpfusch.net 2026-02-06 13:29

@SusanneDoering honestly, according with the latest KPIs, AI can translate better than 70% of translator. So, either you are in the 30% top, or I would suggest you to move a little, maybe offering to be a "tecnical writer", for companies. Honest tip. AI is here to stay.

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