Interpreter Stories
What a Tunneled Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Taught Me About Healthcare
Working as a medical interpreter through VRI, or Video Remote Interpreting, has given me a front row seat into parts of healthcare most people never g ...
Basta de la excusa del “Mercado”, es hora de responder
Escribí una versión de este mensaje en inglés, pero sinceramente… necesito decirlo en mi idioma. Necesito sacarlo como lo siento. Porque lo que h ...
It’s Time We Respond
Let’s stop pretending. I keep seeing the same emails, the same posts, the same story from interpreters working with major LSPs, and rates are being ...
Calls That Leave Me Speechless and Laughing
Một Case Không Ai Muốn Gặp, Nhưng Ai Cũng Có Thể Gặp
Termination? fair or not?
A Call I Won’t Forget
Moments That Leave You Speechless!
I Got Yelled At for Doing My Job
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医疗口译正在走向崩溃边缘
多年来，医疗口译员、电话口译（OPI）以及视频远程口译（VRI）从业者一直被告知，这个行业正在“持续增长”。 医疗体系对于语言服务的需求不断增加，移民人口持续上升，而 COVID 疫情 ...
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エボラが世界的大流行になる可能性
私はここ最近、エボラ流行に関する動きや、各国の保健当局がどのように封じ込めを進めているのかをずっと注 ...
医疗口译正在走向崩溃边缘
多年来，医疗口译员、电话口译（OPI）以及视频远程口译（VRI）从业者一直被告知，这个行业正在“持续增长”。 ...
2026埃博拉疫情：这会是下一场全球卫生灾难吗？
The Interpreter Industry Is Breaking, But Why?
The Hidden Mental Weight of Working From Home
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REVIEWS
The Call (2020 Netflix)
Plot and Story The Call is a Korean psychological thriller that takes a deceptively simple idea and stretches it into something deeply unsettling. The film follows Seo-yeon, played by Park Shin-hye, who returns to her childhood home after years away. While exploring the house, she discovers an old cordless phone that begins to ring. On ...
Rainy Weekend Reading Playlist
There’s a certain kind of quiet that only shows up when it rains, the kind that softens everything, slows your thoughts, and makes even a simple cup ...
Ghost (1990) – A Love Beyond Time
The Chill Squad is recommending something to watch over the rainy weekend. While it’s chill, we thought what would be a nice movie to watch. Ghost. ...
NORDVPN, YAY? OR NAY?
NordVPN has been one of the most recognised names in the VPN space for years, and even today, it continues to sit comfortably among the top choices. W ...
Philadelphia (1993)
This week’s pick is something special, and we had to share it! A Powerful Story of Justice, Humanity, and Courage. Philadelphia is one of those film ...
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TRAVEL & FOOD
Kanbe Ramen (Desa Park City)
We dropped by Kanbe Ramen during the holidays, expecting the usual long queues this place is known for, but surprisingly, it was the complete opposite. No crowd, no waiting. We walked right in, were greeted almost immediately, and got seated without ...
Health and Wellness
エボラが世界的大流行になる可能性
私はここ最近、エボラ流行に関する動きや、各国の保健当局がどのように封じ込めを進めているのかをずっと注 ...
Unveiling the Science: Can the “Magic German Gel” Really Regrow Cartilage?
For decades, damaged knee cartilage has been one of medicine’s most frustrating problems. Once cartilage wears down, whether from sports injuries, a ...
2026埃博拉疫情：这会是下一场全球卫生灾难吗？
The Hidden Mental Weight of Working From Home
LIFE
…till death do us part…
Dementia is the cruelest illness. It was a follow up call and during a routine questionnaire for an assessment . Interviewer : “Who drives you to ge ...
Beach days are the best days. Period.
Photo taken @ Bunga Raya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu “When you let your mind wanders, make sure it’s to a beautiful place.” ...
My soothing voice, perhaps?
Caregiver requested to reach out to an elderly woman at home. Elderly woman picked up the call and immediately said : “我屙唔出個屎，好 ...
Vision Of A Sunset
Photo taken @ Kuala Sepetang, Perak, Malaysia “The beauty of a sunset is not just in the colors, but in the peace it brings to our soul.” ...
THE JOB & INSIGHTS
Interpreter Before Becoming a Trainer, Team Leader, or Head of Department?
Is It Important to Be an Interpreter Before Becoming a Trainer, Team Leader, or Head of Department? In the world of interpretation, career paths often extend beyond the role of an interpreter. Many professionals transition into positions such as trai ...
