Analysis and Comment
'[..]It soon became clear that many of the interpreters we knew and trusted had not signed up to work for ALS. This was because the ‘contract for services’ meant that many of them would be simply unable to work for the money being offered for their services. '
'I created a profile on ALS linguist lounge some time in December; I was automatically assigned to Tier 2. I never attended any sort of ALS assessments and was not issued with any sort of ALS identification.'
'I can see I am a Tier 1 interpreter on ALS linguistlounge - no assessment, no formal qualifications, no proof whatsoever I can actually interpret'
'Now I am slowly shifting towards written translations and work with corporate clients. I have collated an impressive list of these through my registration with CIOL. It is a pity because I do love working for courts'
