Yesterday, I have shared my experience as a beginner in translation freelancer click here to check it out. Somehow, I managed to complete first two tasks. First task was delayed a bit so, I thought I would not get other opportunity. On 19th Dec, I was given the third task. I got an email but she mentioned on it that it is urgent and required by Wednesday. I just checked the file roughly and counted the rows, those were around 650. I informed her that will revert by Thursday.
I thought of doing 220 rows in a day which means I can easily submit the file in three days. She again reminded me to stick with the given timeline. I was a bit relaxed that it won’t be a big one as I already did 2000 rows in three days so, I took it lightly once again. For the motivation, she informed me regarding the cost of last two tasks. I was happy with the amount which I will be getting after a month or so as it takes time in getting approval from Finance.
Unfortunately, due to workload in office and some personal issues, I was unable to open the file on Monday and Tuesday. Wasted two days. Wednesday, I took off from work to start working on this file but again, I got a bit sick and delayed translation work, even not opened the file yet. Wednesday, at noon, I pushed myself to get up and opened the file. When I started translating the first row, it took me 10 min to complete it. I did some 4-5 hours continues work on it but just completed 50 rows.
Once again, I was in a big trouble. I just counted the rows and missed to check the whole file. There were columns till Z. It means this file was massive. All columns were not filled though, half of them were blank. Still, if you multiply 10 columns with 650 rows, it’s around 6500 sentences to translate. OMG! This time I was like I am done with it. I won’t be getting this done by next morning. I was feeling sick but this would be the worst excuse to share with the concerns for the delay. I took a little break and starting thinking how to complete it within deadline.
Looking at my face, 
She was very upset with me, she called me and asked me when I can share the completed file. I was blank and excused, apologized for the delay. I am not liking it all, very disappointed. She committed to the party on my behalf and was in very awkward situation. She further gave me extra 12 hours and asked to submit by midnight. Also motivated me through sharing the cost, I clearly said, I am more into completing this task rather than money. I never talk about the cost to you, what is most important is the quality and commitment.
Thursday 22 Dec was the most hectic day of my life. I was feeling low. I worked whole day and night but still unable to complete it. On Friday, she realized that it is too much pressure on me because the file was a massive one. So, she asked me to share three specific columns by Friday night and rest later. I was typing like a machine,
Nothing is more important that reputation and I was not up to the mark, I am not satisfied with my way of working, taking things for granted and non-seriousness. This freelance work highlighted some major faults and weakness in me, pointed out some negative areas where I have to work and improve myself. These things are very important in daily life as well, not just limited to some specific work.
So far, I had the best experience from this work and will definitely continue if I get further opportunity but will make sure to have right measures before taking any decision. Hope for the best!!!!
