# #18: Before you quit freelancing, try these strategies

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Published: 2025-10-13T19:04:00+00:00
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## Resource

I feel like lots of translators are thinking about finding another career due to all of the AI/MT/Federal government/other challenges these days! If that's what you want, go for it! But if you'd like to stick with freelancing and you're simply frustrated with how things are going, here are some suggestions to try. If you're not on the Training for Translators mailing list and you enjoy this podcast, you should join !

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