Forum: Japanese / 日本語
Topic: Becoming a full-time JP-ENG translator
Poster: James Hodges
Post title: Not so negative about things.
Just a couple of quick comments.
In that you are currently teaching English, I would assume that you have a college education. If feasible, use and try to incorporate your education into your plans. Also consider how you could leverage your interests and make them into areas of specialization.
There are a number of Japan-based crowd-sourcing sites that give the opportunity to do some translating for real (rather simple stuff). Admittedly, the money that you make from such sources is modest, however, it would be somewhere to start.
Finally, keep learning the language and best of luck.
Topic: Becoming a full-time JP-ENG translator
Poster: James Hodges
Post title: Not so negative about things.
Just a couple of quick comments.
In that you are currently teaching English, I would assume that you have a college education. If feasible, use and try to incorporate your education into your plans. Also consider how you could leverage your interests and make them into areas of specialization.
There are a number of Japan-based crowd-sourcing sites that give the opportunity to do some translating for real (rather simple stuff). Admittedly, the money that you make from such sources is modest, however, it would be somewhere to start.
Finally, keep learning the language and best of luck.