tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post8893682037134160327..comments2024-03-25T03:02:08.418-07:00Comments on Translation Times: Getting Dressed for WorkJudy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-88594609729834583682013-11-22T16:04:31.083-08:002013-11-22T16:04:31.083-08:00@Daniela: We agree -- comfy is good. It's impo...@Daniela: We agree -- comfy is good. It's important to feel both comfy and professional. We used to not like suits many years ago, but now we wear them all the time. They can be comfortable if you buy the right one, and it's nice to have a uniform to just grab and go. That said, we love our yoga pants, too! Thanks for reading and for commenting and so great to meet you in San Antonio!Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-38637347318096158392013-11-20T18:33:00.632-08:002013-11-20T18:33:00.632-08:00Thanks for the post! I tend to get up and get dres...Thanks for the post! I tend to get up and get dressed anyway for classes. I'm not a suit person, or heels (unless it's for a night out). Casual, but nice, that's my motto.<br />I do find myself coming home and changing into my yoga pants for some comfort. I think getting dressed and starting the day makes all the difference than starting in pj's. Psychology I guess!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155985896420508737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-27548197665617206872013-11-20T11:22:13.030-08:002013-11-20T11:22:13.030-08:00@Lydia: That's right, if you have kids to drop...@Lydia: That's right, if you have kids to drop off at school, that certainly forces you to get dressed. Thanks for your comment, and how great that you are able to work in any outfit without it affecting your work one way or another (makes sense). For us, sometimes when the suit is too tight, our concentration suffers, but we digress. :) Thanks for reading!Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-33106614535984513932013-11-20T01:47:33.775-08:002013-11-20T01:47:33.775-08:00I have to take my children to school before I star...I have to take my children to school before I start work, so I always get dressed! I wear casual clothes most days (jeans, leggings or skirts, slippers in winter, flip-flops in summer). Some days if my husband takes them to school, I will work for several hours in my pyjamas before showering and getting dressed. Sometimes I translate in my pyjamas at midnight. Quite honestly, it doesn't affect my work one way or another :)Lydianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-66108223267762393402013-11-19T12:13:08.715-08:002013-11-19T12:13:08.715-08:00@Dave Powell: Many thanks for your comment, and ho...@Dave Powell: Many thanks for your comment, and how fantastic that you've already had a whole other career. We hope you are enjoying freelancing. Thanks for your kind comment about our blog; we really appreciate it. And we agree: it feels good to have a shower and be properly dressed (however you want to define that) before going to work!Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-43243050600208199432013-11-19T10:14:55.953-08:002013-11-19T10:14:55.953-08:00@Oliver: Thanks for reading and for commenting. We...@Oliver: Thanks for reading and for commenting. We love your tip about standing up to phone customers. It's an excellent idea indeed! We might just have to try it. Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-78420871915761955472013-11-19T10:14:06.068-08:002013-11-19T10:14:06.068-08:00@1GlobalTranslators: Exactly. Comfy is good, but o...@1GlobalTranslators: Exactly. Comfy is good, but one can also be comfortable and stylish, and the way you look sure does influence the way you feel. :)Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-10739706653799616912013-11-19T10:13:25.184-08:002013-11-19T10:13:25.184-08:00@Jesse: Great to meet you and baby Seneca in San A...@Jesse: Great to meet you and baby Seneca in San Antonio! And thanks for reading and for commenting. Yoga pants are actually quite cute, we think, but the lesson is a good one: being dressy is never a bad thing. <br /><br />@Corinne: Yes, the dress issue seems to be a source of anxiety for many beginners, but it doesn't have to be. You are so right in terms of co-working... it really forces you to get dressed. And our friend Corinne is the inspiration behind our own (well, Judy's) co-working experience. It's really nice to get out of the house for sure. <br /><br />Ah, power suits: we love them very much. They do make things so much easier, don't they? We always have several on hand that are sort of our uniform, and they always make us feel good!Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-84036609886193656942013-11-19T10:00:57.823-08:002013-11-19T10:00:57.823-08:00334When I retired from the Army and starting freel...334When I retired from the Army and starting freelancing, I LOVED not having to put on a uniform. I would just throw on my jammy pants and go to work. But, after a while, I returned to showering and getting dressed. I found that it worked more as a "switch" that told me it was time to go to work. Being in "lounge wear" made me a little too lackadaisical. Of course, I'm middle-aged, so I'm allowed! Love your blog.<br />Warm regards,<br />Dave PowellDave Powellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-76793663339582262442013-11-19T04:26:09.455-08:002013-11-19T04:26:09.455-08:00I find there is a correlation of sorts between wha...I find there is a correlation of sorts between what I wear (and, by extension, my body language) and my level of professional focus. <br /><br />I only dust off the suit for trade fairs, preferring to wear something casual - but never pyjamas, which could lead to an overly casual mentality.<br /><br />I also stand up when calling clients on the phone, to cultivate a feeling of assertiveness, especially if there might be a bone of contention in the air, not that that happens very often, of course.Oliver Lawrence (Incisive Translations)http://www.proz.com/translator/861452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-62892258388256617302013-11-19T01:32:01.473-08:002013-11-19T01:32:01.473-08:00Interesting article. I think there is something ab...Interesting article. I think there is something about the way you are dressed and the way you feel but on the other hand when working at home it´s good to wear something comfortable like a pair of shorts and t-shirt. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-16729661111643444132013-11-18T10:21:22.773-08:002013-11-18T10:21:22.773-08:00I agree, I get this question *a lot* from beginnin...I agree, I get this question *a lot* from beginning translators! When I worked at home, I was heavily into yoga clothes, or whatever was on top of the clean laundry heap that day. Maybe not surprisingly, over time I started to get kind of depressed and unhappy working at home! I love a lot of things about my co-working office, but one of the main things is that it's an incentive to wear something other than yoga pants. If I have a cool scarf or a favorite pair of dress shoes, it's fun to wear them to the office. <br /><br />Also, I have become a huge fan of suits for conferences and meetings. If you're kind of fashion-disabled (which I am), a suit is the perfect solution because it's like a uniform: just throw it on, and you're set. I even have a set of 2 "mix and match" suits that I take to conferences. I just think that in general, you really can't go wrong being one notch above what most people are wearing. Corinne McKayhttp://thoughtsontranslation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-80189143462287217772013-11-18T09:51:37.791-08:002013-11-18T09:51:37.791-08:00Thanks for your post! You are brave to put on a s...Thanks for your post! You are brave to put on a suit and translate for a couple of hours before going out, now that is dedication and willpower. For working at home, I agree that a pyjama outfit is not the most inspiring dress and I think it does have an influence on what you are doing. When I know I will be at home all day, I (try to) wear neat and tidy casual clothes. I recently had a baby and for a little while was wearing pyjama-type pants every day that were very comfortable. On the day I started wearing real pants again, my husband said "Wow! You look great! You don't look like some sick person hanging around here." This was a great motivator for me. Moral of the story: it's important to make an effort. I can't remember who it was who said "When you are feeling your very worst is when it's important to look your very best". Jesse Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047271447823355589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-47847858268224558422013-11-18T07:28:45.017-08:002013-11-18T07:28:45.017-08:00I've found out that wearing casual clothing ma...I've found out that wearing casual clothing makes me feel more focused, confident and professional, so that's my choise of outfit. <br />Besides, I'm always ready for a coffee break ;)Alice in Translationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702699628604634560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-49885552346072296752013-11-18T00:44:12.890-08:002013-11-18T00:44:12.890-08:00I always shower and dress, mostly in leggings and ...I always shower and dress, mostly in leggings and a big jumper. I have however been known to change into something more glamerous if I'm struggling for inspiration with a make-up/fashion text.. I needed to feel the part!Alison Hugheshttp://www.alisonhughes-translations.co.uknoreply@blogger.com