Powwows are informal get-togethers of groups of ProZ.com users living in close proximity. The events are organized by local translators, for local translators.
Here in Ukraine we like getting together with fellow translators and we do it quite often. At powwows we share thoughts and doubts on translation, new translators communicate with established freelancers and get tips on how to better develop their career, newcomers get advice on how to benefit from the website and its membership and those who are already in a good position on the market discuss with colleagues what to do next.
All this happens in a relaxed atmosphere with fellow translators while visiting new cities of our country, enjoying meals and beer o’clock and having fun!
ProZ.com supports this trend and has found a way in which members can be rewarded for sharing.
Thanks to Mike’s initiative, till September 2018 if a powwow attendee decides to purchase the Plus membership package and become a member for the first time, they can put the membership fee towards sharing a meal with fellow attendees, instead of the money going to the website. We could also enjoy this offer at the powwow in Dnipro.
Translators shared their vision of the current situation in the industry, their experience and best practices that may help new and established freelancers develop their translation skills and translation business. Tools for terminology search, tips on payment methods a local translator can use, best ways to organize one’s workplace, how to build a translation team, subtitling in Ukraine and many other topics were discussed that day as well. One of the best parts of the powwow was a conversation where translators shared their life stories to show that translation is not just a business but also a lifestyle.
Time passed by very quickly and we realised that, as it always happens at such events, we didn't want it to end. This was a pleasant feeling that I would like to share with you now.
Join an existing powwow in your area or propose it yourself to enjoy being part of the ProZ.com local community. Until September 2018 you can also join a trend of translator gatherings covered by ProZ.com. Here's how it works: when more than 10 translators join the powwow lunch and a new user purchases the Plus membership package for the first time, the membership fee will not be collected by ProZ.com but will be used instead as payment for everyone’s meal at the powwow. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact ProZ.com support and we will be glad to give you a hand. For more information about the offer, check this post.
Happy translating and see you around at one of the powwows!
