The Challenges for Translation Profession

2.1.The Challenges for Translation Profession

According to Mr. WiyantoSuroso and Mrs. Mutiara (workshop presenters) the challenge for translation profession is the choosing of language which can be accepted by the readers. So, a translator has to enrich themselves with several of scientific knowledge and vocabulary riches. It is not only can be gotten from reading but also from writing so that sequence of words is still accurate and not ambiguous.To be a translator is not easy, and needs many requirements. For example, apart from understanding Source Language (SL), also have to understand the language will be used in translating (Target Language/TL) (Ahira, 2011). So, the purpose of a translator is transferring a massage from one language to another thoroughly.

In the other hand, according to Mr. Mutiara there are two professions of translators who have the challenges each themselves. The first, freelance translator is the translators working independently or individually, they usually promote on website or social media. Bid for tariff themselves that is adjusted whether the document is easy to translate or not as well as free-time of work. But if they want to get many clients and wages so they have to be discipline and serious in translating.

The last, fulltime translator is a translator who works at formal language institution. They have special online schedule that has been agreed and do not be late in filling attendance taking if they don’t want to be dismissed. So, they must understand discipline, seriousness, and confidence. So, there are three of “Three Angle Challenges”.

           2.5.1    Time Challenge

Either freelance or fulltime translator, certainly must be ready to immolate their time, because the translators must use their time efficiently in translating documents who are given by clients. Especially for freelance translator who their sleep times is decreased.

           2.5.2    Tariff Challenge

There isn’t a legal tariff causes many people who bid for tariff with arbitrary. But Indonesia University (UI) had published regulation as referral tariff for several category and language that are translated. For example, for translation English into Bahasa Indonesia is Rp 45.000 and Bahasa Indonesia into English is Rp. 75.000. For religion and law topic are higher, because it is very difficult and needs more time to be translated. Translation tariff in English is more different, especially for sworn translator and from formal institution.

           2.5.3    Grade Challenge

Mr. Wiyanto said that the grade of translation is very important, because with the good grade, the reader will be able to read our translation result well so that they will not interpret it again.