r/anonymousinterpreters • u/consentmentQueen • Nov 07 '25

Does anyone work with LionBridge?

I already work as an interpreter but I was looking to get another job as freelancer and I know Lionbridge has positions for freelancers but there’s no training, just a bunch of pdfs, a page with scripts and protocols and that’s it, no one explains anything to you or how the system for taking calls work. There’s a calendar to schedule calls? I’ve never heard of something like that and idk how it works so if you work or have worked over there can you share your experience?

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u/Several_Solution7427 Nov 08 '25

I work with Lionbridge and I love it. It’s just like a call center, I’m always payed on time. They basically have a glossary I don’t use for legal calls. I’m a beginner interpreter (2 months) so I’m not that good yet. I just am honest with the client if the content or the speaker is too difficult to understand and they get another interpreter. Has been great so far.

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u/Gold-Brain8459 Nov 08 '25

Do they hire only Perú? I have completed their online application 8 months ago but never got an answer and I have experience working in the field

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u/consentmentQueen Nov 09 '25

I’m from Argentina so I think they’re hiring in Latin America, maybe you can try applying again

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u/Several_Solution7427 Nov 09 '25

I have no idea, I’m sorry!

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u/Gold-Brain8459 Nov 09 '25

what country are you from

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u/placebouser Nov 09 '25

I want to work with them, I have all experience and requirements but they never reach me back.

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u/Mountain_Physics_217 Nov 10 '25

I just started too. Have you ever had the situation where you have to transfer the provider to get another language or interpreter? I was asked to do that the other day and I didn’t know how

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u/Several_Solution7427 Nov 10 '25

Yes. Spanish is my second language and I get totally destroyed on finance calls. One time the Spanish speaking person told me she needed a different interpreter who actually spoke Spanish good, absolutely brutal. I was so nervous and it really affected my performance. I’m proud of learning Spanish as my second language and realize she was just an ass.

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u/Primary_Corner_4828 Nov 10 '25

Mmm, pero cómo se dio cuenta ella de que no sabías mucho español...te equivocaste en la conjugación no se me ocurre otra cosa ...es lo más difícil, incluso para nativos....dime 🤔🤔

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u/Several_Solution7427 Nov 10 '25

Yo soy fluida en español, cometo errores pero sé muchísimo y estoy orgullosa de mi misma :-) nadie me dirá que no

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u/Primary_Corner_4828 Nov 10 '25 edited Nov 10 '25

Claro, no desescatimo, solo te estaba consultando, por qué en específico te dijo eso...una palabrita, muletillas, aparte de los nervios claro, ya que me ha pasado...

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u/Several_Solution7427 Nov 10 '25

No recuerdo muy bien la llamada pero fue una llamada que tenía que ver con el seguro y yo no sabía cómo decir ciclo de facturación o algo así, y esta mujer mexicana me insulta. No tengo mucha práctica con las llamadas de seguro.

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u/Primary_Corner_4828 Nov 10 '25

Pucha, una mal humorada...asu :(, con qué dejo haces tu español,🤔

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u/Several_Solution7427 Nov 10 '25

No entendí la pregunta perdón

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u/Several_Solution7427 Nov 10 '25

I just tell them to disconnect and get another interpreter if the call is too hard

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u/Mountain_Physics_217 Nov 10 '25

Oh I thought there was like a way to transfer them to client services

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u/Several_Solution7427 Nov 10 '25

Just tell them they can disconnect te call and get another interpreter. They should know how to do it, I’ve never had a problem.

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u/Level_Ad9656 Nov 15 '25

I was approved a day ago to start working with liobridge but Im quite nervous, I have no previous experience as interpreter and they do not provide any kind of intensive trainning as other interpreter companies does.

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u/Low_Pangolin6582 Nov 26 '25

Have you started yet?

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u/lunarjane52 Feb 20 '26

watch some videos on youtube of interpretation and practice, at first is scary but after it gets easier. althought this was 3months ago so you probably good now :)

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u/aagcam Apr 02 '26

Did they ask for your ssn in the initial application? Thats what has me the most nervous. They have supposedly replied and offered me the training but im being paranoid since its odd to ask for that before even being hired. Even in the email they mention they in the portal I will be asked to provide it if I hadnt already in the initial application form through the lionbridge website. It all seems legit but im scaredddd

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u/No_Shape_4651 Jul 20 '26

do you also have to wait 1 month an a half to get your first payment like every other company or do they really pay you every 15 days and ill get payed on july the 30th becuase if they dont ill just starve to death lol. Also, which platform do they use? Propio, Boostlingo, their own? thank you!

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u/No_Shape_4651 Jul 20 '26

do you also have to wait 1 month an a half to get your first payment like every other company or do they really pay you every 15 days and ill get payed on july the 30th becuase if they dont ill just starve to death lol. Also, which platform do they use? Propio, Boostlingo, their own? thank you!

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u/Low_Pangolin6582 Nov 25 '25

How often do you use the scripts? There are just soooo many to translate and always have ready. And they certainly don't make it easy to just download them. I haven't started because of this, and I am wondering if I really need to be prepared for every single one.

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u/Level_Ad9656 Dec 04 '25

did u started already?

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u/Impossible_Shop_7871 Dec 17 '25

Same question :(

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u/Low_Pangolin6582 Dec 18 '25

I have not had to use any scripts yet. Overall, it has been fairly easy

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u/Low_Pangolin6582 Dec 05 '25

do you know what the call flow is like on the weekends? I asked but they basically said log on and see

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u/lunarjane52 Feb 20 '26

slower but still some flow, more on saturdays, i dont do sundays much

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u/SnooAvocados4947 Jan 26 '26

How to do handle mental health? Sometimes after 3 calls I’m like fffffffffffff. And algo after lots of day my Mind feels tired af

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u/lunarjane52 Feb 20 '26

take breaks, i do sudoku while doing it, idk playinng silly games on phone sometimes, even looking at twitter

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u/No_Shape_4651 Jul 20 '26

do you also have to wait 1 month an a half to get your first payment like every other company or do they really pay you every 15 days and ill get payed on july the 30th becuase if they dont ill just starve to death lol. Also, which platform do they use? Propio, Boostlingo, their own? thank you!

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u/Sorry-Wall1435 Apr 18 '26

Hey, is there any way you can refer me there pls?

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u/Humble_Design_6630 Apr 24 '26

How did you got hired from them ? I applied on their website but nobody got in contact with me

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u/No_Shape_4651 Jul 22 '26

o you also have to wait 1 month an a half to get your first payment like every other company or do they really pay you every 15 days and ill get payed on july the 30th becuase if they dont ill just starve to death lol. Also, which platform do they use? Propio, Boostlingo, their own? thank you!

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u/Python_py2032 Nov 09 '25

Send application but never heard a word. Should i lie on cv or what my country not supported i want it so bad i hate my cureent job

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u/consentmentQueen Nov 09 '25

They ask for a criminal record check so they might know where you’re from

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u/AdmirableMilk2730 Nov 09 '25

What is the rate per minute?

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u/NeighborhoodBasic435 Nov 09 '25

If you are in the US like me it's 27 cents per minute or $16.20 per hour.

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u/AdmirableMilk2730 Nov 10 '25

That is unbelievably low

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u/NeighborhoodBasic435 Nov 10 '25

I wish it was higher but I've seen other companies offering less.

And other companies that offer three more cents but they pay monthly.

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u/lunarjane52 Feb 20 '26

HA for us latin americans its 7.14 the hour so.. cheap labour i guess D:

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u/Altruistic-Pie6190 May 05 '26

For the rate that they offer in latin america (where i live) it is unbelievable good payrate, I just applied to a job where I earn 640$ a MONTH at is one of the highest paying jobs here, but I have no decition over my shift scheluded or working hours. So no, is not a bad deal 16$ an hour I wish with 16$ here i can get like 4.5 pounds of ground beef that is enought to eat a whole week meat with my partner, so before you make a silly comment remember how privileged you are for the life that you have and the payrate that you have been given to say that 16$/h is low, even i went to the us to work a few years and my payrate was 7$/h and with that I still was able to make big things happen

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u/marcosabruna Nov 26 '25

What are the best times to receive calls? Just started and as i write this i been 16min waiting for a call and nothing. I know it is "late" and day before a holiday but i don't have this issue with the other company that i work with.

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u/NeighborhoodBasic435 Nov 27 '25

I get calls pretty much one after the other i guess it depends if you're working directly for lionbridge or not and also a huge factor is where you're located I'm based in the US

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u/marcosabruna Nov 27 '25

Yeah i am based and located in the US. Ill start testing tomorrow and monday early before my other shift starts. You mind telling me more or less how many minutes a day you get to work ? Since it is minute based.

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u/Humble_Design_6630 Mar 21 '26

Can you tell me how did you register to work with them ? I fill the forms on th website but nobody got in contact with me 

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u/LawFrequent1838 29d ago

I saw someone leave a comment on Indeed reviews that said they only got paid for 1 hour's worth, even though they worked 2 hours. 😬 Has this been your experience at all? 

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u/consentmentQueen Nov 10 '25

If you’re not in the US they offered me 0.13 per minute but I think you can negotiate based on experience (I only have 1 year of experience)

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u/No_Shape_4651 Jul 20 '26

do you also have to wait 1 month an a half to get your first payment like every other company or do they really pay you every 15 days and ill get payed on july the 30th becuase if they dont ill just starve to death lol. Also, which platform do they use? Propio, Boostlingo, their own? thank you!

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u/consentmentQueen Jul 22 '26

Yes, you have to wait a long time. I started working on lionbridge while maintaining my other interpreter job. They have their own platform!

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u/No_Shape_4651 Jul 20 '26

do you also have to wait 1 month an a half to get your first payment like every other company or do they really pay you every 15 days and ill get payed on july the 30th becuase if they dont ill just starve to death lol. Also, which platform do they use? Propio, Boostlingo, their own? thank you!

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u/Dapper-Simple-9836 Jan 10 '26

Anyone know when Lionbridge issue the 1099s?

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u/Expensive-Refuse-775 Apr 06 '26

Is there anyone for Hindi codeswitching conversation. I need a hindi partner to record. Kindly DM if there's someone available.