The Deadline Curse: Why Your Computer Hates Pressure

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Romina Bona

Translator’s paradox — Every translator knows that as soon as the project deadline looms, a strange, universal curse descends upon our hardware.

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We’ve all been there: the project is 99% done, the deadline is mere hours away, and suddenly your screen freezes. It’s the Translator’s Paradox—a universally accepted truth that the stability of your technology is inversely proportional to your time remaining. It’s a certainty in our field—the closer it gets to the deadline, the more likely your computer will start acting weird. Suddenly, the CAT tool freezes during the final QA check, the browser crashes with twenty source tabs open, or worse, your perfectly reliable operating system decides now is the ideal time to download a major update. This isn’t just bad luck; it’s a cosmic joke played on those who work best under pressure, reminding us that backing up your work ten minutes ago was, perhaps, a slightly better idea than waiting until the very last second.

Because misery loves company (and a little humor). Purchase this card to instantly connect with your fellow translators and remind them that they are not alone in the tech-meltdown mayhem.

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Yoga for interpreters | Day 10 – 21-Day Perfect Health Challenge with Deepak Chopra

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Romina Bona

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Centering Thought: “I am one with the breath of life.”
Mantra: SO HUM

Welcome to Day 10 of Deepak Chopra’s 21-Day Perfect Health Challenge—a beautiful reminder that every breath connects us to life itself. Today’s centering thought, “I am one with the breath of life,” invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to our natural state of balance.

The mantra SO HUM, meaning “I am that,” helps us remember that we are one with the universe and its endless flow of energy. Each inhale and exhale becomes a chance to calm the mind, release tension, and reconnect with what truly matters.

For translators and interpreters—whose work demands focus, clarity, and presence—this practice is vital. Long hours at a desk, tight deadlines, and mental juggling can easily drain both body and mind. Taking time to breathe consciously and move mindfully is an investment in your well-being and your work.

To make today’s practice more meaningful, we recommend the Day 10 yoga pose card. It includes the centering thought, a simple yoga posture to open the breath, and a gentle design you can keep nearby to remind you to pause and reset.

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Remember: when you care for your breath, you care for your life—inside and out.

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Happy New Year cards for translators and interpreters

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Romina Bona

Happy New Year card for translators and interpreters

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It’s that wonderful time of year when we spread love, joy, and good cheer for the holidays and the year ahead! Why not make your holiday greetings do double duty? Here’s a customizable Christmas card you can send to clients and friends to wish them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, while gently reminding them of your availability to collaborate in 2025.

This festive card not only lets you share heartfelt wishes but also serves as a subtle yet effective marketing tool to promote your translation or interpreting services for the year to come. Share the spirit of the season and keep your business top of mind for your clients!

Happy Holidays!

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Once payment is received, the card without watermarks will be sent to the email address you entered at the time of the purchase. All cards can be customized (your name can be added). If you are a company, your logo can be included.

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Cards for marketing your freelance business

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Romina Bona

Market your business as a freelancer — Marketing cards for freelancers

This is the first card in the series of cards to market your freelance business. These cards can be used by all freelancers regardless of their businesses.

To purchase one of these cards simply click the “buy now” button and follow the purchase process. Don’t forget to enter the purchase code in the comment section and/or send an email to translatorfun @ gmail.com to indicate the purchase code or title of the card you’ve just purchased.

Common misconceptions about translation: it’s not a real job

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Romina Bona

Being a freelance transaltor is a real and excellent job.

Most people think being a freelance translator is not a real job.

It is widely believed that being a freelance translator is not a real job.

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A translator at the Psychologist

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Romina Bona

A translator at the Psychologist

Translators are obsessed about meeting deadlines and it is the only thing they can think about even at the Psychologist.

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Translators will always ask you to provide the context

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Romina Bona

Translators will always ask for the context

Be warned: whenever you ask a translator about the meaning of a word they will inevitably say “it depends on the context.”

The things-translators-always-say series is inspired by the group on Facebook Things Translators Never Say created by Erik Hansson. This series aims to depict phrases and things translators openly say.

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What you should never “EVER” say to a professional translator

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Romina Bona

What you should never “EVER” say to a translator (click on the image to enlarge)

Translators are sensitive people, so you need to be extra careful with the words you choose to approach them.

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Where do translators spend the summer?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Romina Bona

Where do translators spend the summer?

“Translators” and “going on vacation” are not usually combined in the same sentence. Guess why.

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