Chapter 14

Question 1

Urban vs ritual

Answer 1

There are more job opportunities in metropolitan areas than ritual communities. (Metropolitan area is where educational setting, social, employment, etc.)

Question 2

Most common types of employment

Answer 2

Staff interpreters in interpreter agencies and mainstream classes k-12 and post-secondary

Question 3

Interpreters in Private Practice

Answer 3

Interpreters can work independently rather than in a full-time school or agency. Freelance is not the best place for new interpreters starting out.

Question 4

Pay Rate

Answer 4

Cost of living is high = $30.00-$75.00 per hour
Living in rural area = $12.00-$30.00 per hour
“Call out” fee plus an hourly fee = ex: $50 for the first hour and $25 for the rest fo the hours
half day and day-rates = payed a half day for $130 (legal interpreters) & $198 full day of work

Question 5

The cost of doing business

Answer 5

Depending on your skill levels, education, and more can determine the pay rate.
transportation, office expenses, taxes, etc.

Question 6

Preparing for business

Answer 6

Developing resume, writing skills in business letters, bookkeeping, scheduled maintenance, business policies

Question 7

Threats to staying in the field

Answer 7

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI): injury in the hands, arm or elbow

Question 8

What to do to prevent an injury

Answer 8

Warm up hands and arm (stretch), regular exercise and good nutrition, signing habits, and good working conditions.

Question 9

Emotional Burnout

Answer 9

Interpreters can go into settings that can be very stressful. Interpreters need well developed stress management.

Question 10

Failure of emotional burnout

Answer 10

When an interpreter doesn’t have develop skills for stress management and support system.