Have you noticed more and more paid mentorship courses, and program-style offerings for translators and linguists lately on LI?

At the same time, what we hear constantly is that rates are becoming unsustainable, people are leaving the profession, the future is uncertain. And yet, this seems to be a moment where these programs are multiplying.

I’m genuinely trying to understand. Is it demand? Are people looking for support in a shaky moment? Or is it supply? Experienced professionals finally having the time and tools (AI included) to turn their experience into programs?

And I wonder about affordability (favourite word, right?) When something costs the equivalent of one or several months of a freelancer’s income, it’s hard not to wonder who these offerings are really for.

No conclusions on my part here. Just questions.