FML : Today, I'm precisely one month away from graduating with a degree in translation for the sole purpose of becoming a state-authorised translator. Today,...

Today, I'm precisely one month away from graduating with a degree in translation for the sole purpose of becoming a state-authorised translator. Today, I also discovered that my government has just decided to abandon the concept of authorisation for translators. FML

I agree, your life sucks

You deserved it

stupidgov Say more :

I wrote this - just in an FML mood. I'm the OP, and this is precisely the point. I already did some translation (mostly unpaid, but was getting experience) before I started this degree. Translators without this authorisation can also get work, but that takes more experience. I figured with the degree I would actually get paid for doing what was otherwise my hobby. Now any motivation to finish writing my thesis seems to have disappeared.

By stupidgov - / Saturday 13 September 2014 11:03 / Italy

Work

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By LexiD19 | 25

#6064246 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:00

At least you you can tell them " Fuck you," in more than one language now!

By dcb132z | 17

#6064249 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:01

So the government made you waste your whole education good job government

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By GoldFishPony | 21

#6064242 - Saturday 13 September 2014 21:59

Oh I'm sorry OP, that must suck

By LexiD19 | 25

#6064246 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:00

At least you you can tell them " Fuck you," in more than one language now!

By dcb132z | 17

#6064249 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:01

So the government made you waste your whole education good job government

EvilTurtle | 35

#6064267 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:10

They should pay OP's tuition if OP decides to go to college again.

tj4234 | 35

#6064353 - Saturday 13 September 2014 23:43

He could get a job in another country. Translation costs a fuck tonne of money. OP could rake it in if they played it clever. For example in the EU. All those meetings and treaties need to be translated, which costs a fortune.

Uglyfeet | 23

#6064579 - Sunday 14 September 2014 6:06

A good translator means GOLD in the Intellectual Property field... one door was closed, but now you may see dozens of other opportunities, OP.

Arwen_Evenstar | 37

#6064735 - Sunday 14 September 2014 13:59

Agreed, but I can also see a lot of people and places preferring someone who has the degree anyway.

stupidgov | 3

#6065519 - Monday 15 September 2014 12:39

I'll probably end up in the EU anyway. Though that really only takes the equivalent of *three* years of study, not five. I already did an internship there, and I'm not against moving. I am against wasting my time, though. I have a very strong dislike for studying if I don't have to.

TheNoobySpartan | 13

#6065760 - Monday 15 September 2014 22:37

Doesn't everyone, OP? XD

By Adamantablade | 8

#6064250 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:01

Move to another country.

By KainMoogle | 21

#6064251 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:02

look into a non-government funded firm, or even becoming an independent contractor.

By sorryheadphones | 26

#6064255 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:02

At least now you know multiple languages, it should open you up to a lot of different jobs. Stay positive!

mageepaigeee44 | 15

#6064284 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:41

I agree. There are a ton of careers you can pursue with that degree.

By garrett_8614 | 14

#6064261 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:07

Honestly that has to suck to work so hard for something then have this happen. Sorry OP

Brandi_Faith | 33

#6064577 - Sunday 14 September 2014 5:59

I agree. This fml is horrible! It would be extremely frustrating and depressing to feel like you accomplished all those years of work for nothing. OP could definitely get a job in another country, but leaving your friends and family may be really difficult. I agree with the other commenter saying to try working for a private firm or even being a consultant. Hope it works out for you OP!

By exo_went_insane | 12

#6064268 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:12

Whatever happens, keep studying and see that you graduate.
Your government may not care about the level of proficiency of translators, but most companies sure will. You never know what that degree may be good for.

By lulinator | 39

#6064275 - Saturday 13 September 2014 22:26

Even if it's not a requirement anymore, you'll still have an advantage getting a job over someone who doesn't have the 'qualification.' Education is never a waste!