Would you call an electrician and tell him it's a "simple" job?

Unless we are fellow electricians, we probably won't know how complex a task it might be.

This ad by a major book publishing company only suggests one thing to me: they *think* translations should be quick and easy, and therefore, they'll pay very little. 🚩

Am I too cynical? Maybe… but probably not.

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@ClaudiaTranslates Presuming they are paying low rates, to continue your analogy, would an electrician charge a lower rate for a simple job? Of course not. You’re paying for their expertise, regardless of the complexity of the job.