# #14: Q1 of 2025...the best of times, the worst of times?

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Podcast: [Training for Translators](https://stenobird.com/podcast/training-for-translators-7033747)
Published: 2025-04-29T23:29:00+00:00
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## Resource

Right now in the translation world, it seems like many people are doing great, or horribly, with very little in between. In this episode, I talk about how the first quarter of 2025 went for me, along with some observations about what I'm hearing from other people. If you enjoy the Training for Translators podcast, visit our website to learn more about our classes and challenge groups!

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