Among them, translation is time-consuming and laborious, but the reward is low, while interpretation pays more attention to experience, so it is better not to engage in translation. Of course, I am not pessimistic about the translation industry, but I want to convince my friends that the income of most industries is pyramid-shaped, and only a few people will stand at the top of the tower and get higher income. Therefore, only if you have at least one of the following two points, I will suggest that you engage in the translation industry:
Translation is your interest;
Your language level is very high, and you can reach the standard of simultaneous interpretation and simultaneous interpretation.
Because if your interest is here, you will firmly believe that doing what you like is valuable, and you can get satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment and economic returns in this matter; And if your language level is very high and the income of simultaneous interpretation and interpretation is very considerable, then it must be something worth doing.
I think the prospect of translation depends on your level and position in the value chain. If you are just a beginner, you can only do low-end translation, and the prospects are worrying; If you are a high-end translator, you can do things that machines can't do, work with machines and give full play to your effectiveness. Nature has a bright future.
Therefore, whether as a translator or in other industries, the first thing is to let yourself have core competitiveness and skills that others cannot easily replace, so as to make yourself valuable.
It is not desirable and irresponsible to talk about career prospects without your own ability.