Why translation rates are under pressure?

Photo Credit Thiru Why translation rates are under pressure? 1. Very high competition- more and more translators in the field due to internet 2. Poor negotiation tactics of freelance translators(They are poor in doing business negotiations). 3. Tougher stand of project managers to squeeze more and more at the cost of translators. 4. Declining rates of dollar. 5. Globalisation leading to single marketplace. These are my views. Do you agree? More on rates in future posts. Bookmark this blog and leave your comments. Factors Influencing Freelance Translation Rates Freelance translation rates Why translation rates are under pressure? Rates: Do you have a strategy for rates highly complicated texts? What are the Factors that Influence rates? Basic question for fixing rates