One cool part of being an interpreter
is the fact you can be an independent contractor. Meaning you are
“The Boss”. However, when you are the boss you also have the
responsibility of making your business successful. That carries with
not only all the good parts. It also includes all the negative parts.
The Negative includes obtaining contracts, negotiating rates, and
getting paid, paying taxes and dealing with unhappy clients.
Even if you are working as an employee
you still need to make sure you maintain good business practice. Why,
if you act in such a way that loses a contract for a company or
brings them under legal review that company my not get another
contract or in some cases may close. Then you may be stuck with no
work.
6.0 BUSINESS PRACTICES
Tenet: Interpreters maintain ethical
business practices.
Guiding Principle: Interpreters are
expected to conduct their business in a professional manner
whether in private practice or in the
employ of an agency or other entity. Professional interpreters are
entitled to a living wage based on
their qualifications and expertise. Interpreters are also entitled
to
working conditions conducive to
effective service delivery.
Taken from NAD-RID CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
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