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| | | | Mary Worby 
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:44
German to English
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It depends how you'd define 'stopping'. But if the odd break for a wee or a bite to eat is allowed, then probably around 14 hours. Normally it's more like six (and then the children get home!)
| | | | | Indeed you should define stop | Oct 16, 2009 |
We should first all agree to what "stop" is and then reply to this poll
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It's neither productive nor healthy. We all know that. But who hasn't left out the half-an- hour break because of the tic-tac sound? I have! But luckily after 4 or 5 hours my body rebels!
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| If coffee break/lunch does not count as a break than over 12 | Oct 16, 2009 |
if not than than every hour or two I leave my desk to make tea/coffee so my nonstop period of work wouldn't be too spectacular - I suppose that definitely not more than 4h without leaving my desk.
| | | | Wil Hardman (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:44
Spanish to English
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| 12 hours plus = bad times | Oct 16, 2009 |
A stop surely doesn't include going to the toilet, making a cup of tea or having a quick snack, all of which are fundamental for doing mammoth translation sessions. I think I've done about 18 hours and the worst thing about it was severe neck and back pain.
Haven't done a big session for a while now and the last all-nighter I did was over a year ago. Now I'm more experienced I don't bite off more than I can chew (so often) and I'm also faster and more disciplined. When I first start... See more A stop surely doesn't include going to the toilet, making a cup of tea or having a quick snack, all of which are fundamental for doing mammoth translation sessions. I think I've done about 18 hours and the worst thing about it was severe neck and back pain.
Haven't done a big session for a while now and the last all-nighter I did was over a year ago. Now I'm more experienced I don't bite off more than I can chew (so often) and I'm also faster and more disciplined. When I first started I was constantly doing 12 hours plus and I hated it. ▲ Collapse
| | | | TCN6YR
Japan
Local time: 18:44
Russian to Japanese
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| Watch out for your health! | Oct 16, 2009 |
Those who work more than 15 hours continuously should really watch out for health. There is Deep-vein thrombosis(ECS), which is scarly.
| | | | Henry Hinds
United States
Local time: 03:44
English to Spanish
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In memoriam | Marathon Sessions | Oct 16, 2009 |
Right now I am into one, of course there are the necessary breaks, but I find I am very productive doing marathon sessions even for weeks at a time. There are advantages to that. The work gets done, clients are satisfied, money comes in and then when it's all over, I have plenty of time off. My work load tends to be like that and it suits me just fine.
Right now it's work, work, work, but soon it will be over.
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| maybe 'working without a break' | Oct 16, 2009 |
is a better phrase, but i doubt it would be as long for any of us. I have to get up and take a break for my neck, back, etc.
Last year i got this big rush job and it was a great rate, so i did it, but it was grueling! it was like being back in graduate school...but at least it was over quick and i got a nice big check. However, I don't think i'd be so eager to do THAT again.
| | | | Michael Harris
Germany
Local time: 11:44
Member (2006)
German to English
| can only agree | Oct 16, 2009 |
Henry Hinds wrote:
Right now I am into one, of course there are the necessary breaks, but I find I am very productive doing marathon sessions even for weeks at a time. There are advantages to that. The work gets done, clients are satisfied, money comes in and then when it's all over, I have plenty of time off. My work load tends to be like that and it suits me just fine.
Right now it's work, work, work, but soon it will be over.
And I think that everyone has to take a half hour break now and then inbetween, irrelevant of the length of time translating. Everyone has to go to the toilet sometime!!
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Nobody can work nonstop 15 hours.
I take frequent break, at least every 2 hours.
What is the point of this question?
| | | | | 15 hours non-stop | Oct 16, 2009 |
One of my clients is always in a rush. I have these cruel deadlines all the time, but I really enjoy the texts and, as she is one of my most important clients, I consider her deadlines as an opportunity, and as challenge as well.
A couple of days ago, I worked for about 15 hours, maybe more. Yeah, all night long. I was desperate: the pain in the back and in the neck was killing me; I was starving because I could only eat a sandwich for lunch. Besides, I was falling asleep.
... See more One of my clients is always in a rush. I have these cruel deadlines all the time, but I really enjoy the texts and, as she is one of my most important clients, I consider her deadlines as an opportunity, and as challenge as well.
A couple of days ago, I worked for about 15 hours, maybe more. Yeah, all night long. I was desperate: the pain in the back and in the neck was killing me; I was starving because I could only eat a sandwich for lunch. Besides, I was falling asleep.
I do not enjoy working like this. Actually, as many of you have already said, it is not healthy at all. Even though, I know I have to do it from time to time... ▲ Collapse
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Amy Duncan (X)
Brazil
Local time: 06:44
Portuguese to English
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| I won't do it... | Oct 16, 2009 |
I did it once...a late night thing, and the woman kept sending me more files until I just said "No. No more." My eyes were starting to give out. It was an unusual situation and I wouldn't do it again. Don't remember how long I worked, but I knew when it was time to say "Enough!"
I take care of myself when I work. Always get enough to eat, take little breaks, move around, do some tai chi, whatever. I won't let anybody drive me into the ground!
| | | | | marathon sessions | Oct 16, 2009 |
Henry Hinds wrote:
marathon sessions even for weeks at a time.
Yes I am one for marathons as well.
However, during those marathon sessions sleep is VERY important. There is a point where the productivity curve really hits sharp "diminishing returns", and even few hours of sleep work wonders in my opinion.
I can work 15 -18 hours non stop, sometimes even more; (obviously standing up for few minutes, but basically just working no huge 30 minutes break is what I mean here)
I think I got trainned for it in college Serious marathonic study sessions, all-nighters plus more all-nighters, plus tests, plus papers, plus reading... etc...
Have a nice weekend everyone
Rocío
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| | | | | The definition seems pretty clear | Oct 17, 2009 |
"Stopping" means shifting to do something else besides translation. Meal breaks don't count.
Marathons were common when I worked as a full-time translator, especially at conferences, when a given day's work needed to be translated and in front of the delegates the following morning so they could vote on it. I have worked through many, many nights.
With larger conferences we worked 8-hour shifts around the clock, which was much better. On a night shift there's no break b... See more "Stopping" means shifting to do something else besides translation. Meal breaks don't count.
Marathons were common when I worked as a full-time translator, especially at conferences, when a given day's work needed to be translated and in front of the delegates the following morning so they could vote on it. I have worked through many, many nights.
With larger conferences we worked 8-hour shifts around the clock, which was much better. On a night shift there's no break because there's nowhere to go. ▲ Collapse
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