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I don't recommend to work for this company because they don't respect individuals at all. Firstly, I was contacted about a rushed assignment which was a court hearing the following day 50 miles away from where I live for 50 which was meant to cover my one hour long translation service and the return tickets. I attended the court but I couldn't find the client and then I was sitting there for half an hour as the agency was trying to get hold of the client but she never answered their calls so I was told to go home and would be paid as the client was impossible to reach, later on I was shocked when they phoned me to say that the client was waiting for me in another room therefore, I failed this assignment and I would not be paid anything. This was a horrendous experience that I don't wish to any fellow translator. 3 years later today, I was contacted again for another assignment which would be an ongoing 2 hours/2 days translation a week for 2 months but due to other commitments when I told them I would be available for 2 weeks only they were happy to offer the job for 2 weeks for 35/day which should be covering the mileage and 2 hours translation service but I was happy to take it knowing I had 2 weeks off in lieu to make more money. However, having read the terms and conditions they were happy to take off a 67-70 from my payment for deductions as DBS check, badge, postage etc making me work a whole week for free so I decided to not take the assignments and I would warn anyone to take the proper precautions before entering into agreements with them. In my opinion, It's also mind-blowing that they have the audacity to pay minimal wage for translation services like it's a lowest level job and It's quite suspicious and I don't think it's even legal that they don't need any DBS or badge wearing requirements for rushed assignments to get people on board.
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Nov 25th, 2022

It's a shame that I have to score it 'one'. I found Amelia very rude, treating me that she will delete me off the system just because I cancelled a booking as a interpreter. Worked in the industry over 10 years and no one has ever been rude to me as I ayn't rude myself. The booking was not confirmed as I was told that once the booking is confirmed with the client they will let me know so I was assuming the job was no longer taking place. I would request the company to not keep Amelia as she is not professional! Also, I emailed promptly after I received the confirmation, I would NEVER cancel a job last minute!
May 31st, 2022