I personally have not experienced interpreter burnout, because I'm actually still in an interpreting program, but watching this makes you aware of what to watch out for in the future. I love your videos! Thanks for being so helpful.
[Jill] That's good you have not experienced that yet. Yeah, just keep yourself in check and make sure you are not getting into a funk. :) Good luck in your program!
This is really important in any kind of job! When I was a student at RIT, I was BUSY in my third year, and almost burned out because I was involved in so many different things. It helps to learn how to say no when necessary. That helped me a lot in my fourth year, I was still fairly involved, but I was a lot better at saying no. Tip: I would suggest you turn off the auto focus once you get it to the right focus point, the focus was shifting for the entire video!
[Jill] Oh no, thank you for the camera tip. I really should research how to use the camera better. I will look into that. Sorry about that. That's great you realized that taking some time off is a good thing too. Yes being involved is great but not if it involves you risking your physical or mental health. Thanks Rogan!
After a year and a half of interpreting...and 6 years of being immersed in the DHoH community...my burnout is caused by horizontal violence in the interpreting field. Horizontal violence is way too common, especially with social media making it too easy to hide behind a screen. My way of resolving the problem is avoiding interpreter politics...and quite frankly...avoiding other interpreters. I socialize in the DHoH community. I spend times with those that are Deaf, friends and husband, and I seek insight from them on their needs from their interpreters so I can do independent research. Horizontal violence is a HUGE factor in burnout and rarely is it spoken of outside of an ITP or workshop.
[Jill] Yes, unfortunately I have heard of this happening. Thank you for talking about that. I didn't think of that reason. I hope eventually we can work on that issue within the community and work it out.
I totally needed this. I'm in my 3rd year of full time high school Special Education interpreting. I absolutely love my job. I love my students and the others in the classes. As the years went on, I started taking less and less community work. I miss it, but I just don't have the energy after 5 full days to take more work on the weekends. And then, just the last few months, I started looking into colleges to get a History degree and maybe go into teaching. Apparently I'm oblivious, since I hadn't connected the dots yet. Now I recognize the burnout, and I can at least start thinking about ways this summer that I can work on next year, so it's not so rough. I may still go back to school, but at least now I can do it for me, instead of doing it because I feel I have no other choice.
[Jill] Yeah, often we don't realize what the problem actually is. I understand the problem of not doing as much freelance. I don't do as much because I have a full-time job and then doing RUclips as well (which I love both). Yes, do it for you. Good luck in whatever you decide! :)
That sign means, " you are well done, experienced already, acknowledged already, everything complete and done." It doesn't mean you are tired of it or bored it. It mean you are done well known you don't need at this time but later you will need again someday.
What made you want to become an interpreter and learn sign language? I'm thinking about becoming an interpreter and I'm just curious what got you started.
I am currently in the internship part of my interpreting program and I go to a special needs school to interpret. I love every minute of it, but what I don't like is the hours, I have to wake up early. I tend to come home feeling really tired, so what I do is try to get as much sleep as I can on the weekends
[Jill] Yeah, shifting your hours can be hard if you are a night owl (like Jenna). Overtime you should get used to it if that's what you really want to do. Good luck!
Hey Jill, so I recently received my associates degree in general studies and my certificate in American Sign Language. I am looking to become an ASL interpreter but I know I need a bachelor's degree before continuing. I am stuck as to what I should get my bachelor's in. Do you have any tips on what I should do next or what do get my bachelor's in? I obviously want it to be something that will go alongside interpreting but I also want it to be something I enjoy.
[Jill] I would say it depends. It could just be in ASL/English Interpretation and then take fun other classes along with that. You could get a degree with a specialty like medical or legal and then work in niche like that. Also, you could get a humanities degree, or something more general so you just get a wide variety of knowledge. Good luck!
Hi, Jill! I don't know if you'll see this or not, but I do have a question. I'm not an professional interpreter, but I am around d/Deaf people a lot (which for me, often includes tactile interpreting for a Deaf-Blind friend). As a result, I've noticed my wrists have been hurting a lot more lately, even on my less dominant hand. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for making sure that you don't injure your wrists while signing (or in my case, worsen a pre-existing injury). Any tips will be applied and greatly appreciated! Thanks! 😊
[Jill] Yes, Mareina we try to read all comments and respond if appropriate. :) I would say that you should try to do exercises with your wrist. I don't have any right now but maybe I could do a video on that in the future. Make sure you are stretching your body before working. Exercising in general is good for your body because it helps it to be stronger and avoid injury. Also, make sure you are aware of your "non-interpreting" habits. I often find that the interpreting is not what is hurting me, but things I do in everyday life, like scrolling on my phone (just one example) or using a really hard grip on things like your steering wheel. You often don't realize what everyday things you do that can cause injury. Also, watch your signing in general, like ballistic signing, wrist deviations, and just biomechanics in general. That can be a huge factor! I hope your wrists start feeling better.
Thanks for the reply! Now that I think about it, normal activities like texting, typing on a computer or tablet, and driving are all very painful for me after an all-day signing (and/or tactiling) marathon. I would definitely be interested to see you do a video about physical self-care while interpreting (I saw the one about emotional self-care; it was awesome). Your videos are great!
Warmup and exercises for the wrists and hands are often mentioned by interpreters and at workshops. I've not found many examples online. A video on this topic would be great! I haven't checked to see if you already posted one. Thanks for all you do!
is it just me, or does the sofa behind you constantly change size and colour? it seems to be growing and shrinking or is it the camera focus.... I think my eyes are going haywire.... Great video explaining though
[Jill] Yes, somebody pointed out the camera was not focusing well. I think it's because the sofa is a rocking type and so I was moving. The camera maybe didn't like a moving "pattern" and so was whack. Oops... sorry.
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I personally have not experienced interpreter burnout, because I'm actually still in an interpreting program, but watching this makes you aware of what to watch out for in the future. I love your videos! Thanks for being so helpful.
[Jill] That's good you have not experienced that yet. Yeah, just keep yourself in check and make sure you are not getting into a funk. :) Good luck in your program!
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I've been a nurse for a long time. I feel burned out. I stopped patient care taught nursing for a change. It helped.
[Jill] I'm happy to hear changing things around helped. Often we just need a "change of scenery".
Outstanding discussion of burn out in a specific field. Good ideas for coping with burnout, too.
This is really important in any kind of job! When I was a student at RIT, I was BUSY in my third year, and almost burned out because I was involved in so many different things. It helps to learn how to say no when necessary. That helped me a lot in my fourth year, I was still fairly involved, but I was a lot better at saying no.
Tip: I would suggest you turn off the auto focus once you get it to the right focus point, the focus was shifting for the entire video!
Those Deaf eyes at work :P
[Jill] thanks
[Jill] Oh no, thank you for the camera tip. I really should research how to use the camera better. I will look into that. Sorry about that. That's great you realized that taking some time off is a good thing too. Yes being involved is great but not if it involves you risking your physical or mental health. Thanks Rogan!
After a year and a half of interpreting...and 6 years of being immersed in the DHoH community...my burnout is caused by horizontal violence in the interpreting field. Horizontal violence is way too common, especially with social media making it too easy to hide behind a screen. My way of resolving the problem is avoiding interpreter politics...and quite frankly...avoiding other interpreters. I socialize in the DHoH community. I spend times with those that are Deaf, friends and husband, and I seek insight from them on their needs from their interpreters so I can do independent research. Horizontal violence is a HUGE factor in burnout and rarely is it spoken of outside of an ITP or workshop.
[Jill] Yes, unfortunately I have heard of this happening. Thank you for talking about that. I didn't think of that reason. I hope eventually we can work on that issue within the community and work it out.
I totally needed this. I'm in my 3rd year of full time high school Special Education interpreting. I absolutely love my job. I love my students and the others in the classes. As the years went on, I started taking less and less community work. I miss it, but I just don't have the energy after 5 full days to take more work on the weekends.
And then, just the last few months, I started looking into colleges to get a History degree and maybe go into teaching. Apparently I'm oblivious, since I hadn't connected the dots yet.
Now I recognize the burnout, and I can at least start thinking about ways this summer that I can work on next year, so it's not so rough. I may still go back to school, but at least now I can do it for me, instead of doing it because I feel I have no other choice.
[Jill] Yeah, often we don't realize what the problem actually is. I understand the problem of not doing as much freelance. I don't do as much because I have a full-time job and then doing RUclips as well (which I love both). Yes, do it for you. Good luck in whatever you decide! :)
That sign means, " you are well done, experienced already, acknowledged already, everything complete and done." It doesn't mean you are tired of it or bored it. It mean you are done well known you don't need at this time but later you will need again someday.
[Jill] Sorry for that confusion.
What made you want to become an interpreter and learn sign language? I'm thinking about becoming an interpreter and I'm just curious what got you started.
[Jill] Here is a video on that. ruclips.net/video/yUUNyYSdTh4/видео.html
I’m doing it now and I’m trying not get overwhelmed just trying to do it I love it but there’s so much to learn
I am currently in the internship part of my interpreting program and I go to a special needs school to interpret. I love every minute of it, but what I don't like is the hours, I have to wake up early. I tend to come home feeling really tired, so what I do is try to get as much sleep as I can on the weekends
[Jill] Yeah, shifting your hours can be hard if you are a night owl (like Jenna). Overtime you should get used to it if that's what you really want to do. Good luck!
ASL Stew Thanks, too bad right now I can't shift my hours due to it being my internship placement and I am stuck there, but thanks for the support
Hey Jill, so I recently received my associates degree in general studies and my certificate in American Sign Language. I am looking to become an ASL interpreter but I know I need a bachelor's degree before continuing. I am stuck as to what I should get my bachelor's in. Do you have any tips on what I should do next or what do get my bachelor's in? I obviously want it to be something that will go alongside interpreting but I also want it to be something I enjoy.
[Jill] I would say it depends. It could just be in ASL/English Interpretation and then take fun other classes along with that. You could get a degree with a specialty like medical or legal and then work in niche like that. Also, you could get a humanities degree, or something more general so you just get a wide variety of knowledge. Good luck!
Hi, Jill! I don't know if you'll see this or not, but I do have a question. I'm not an professional interpreter, but I am around d/Deaf people a lot (which for me, often includes tactile interpreting for a Deaf-Blind friend). As a result, I've noticed my wrists have been hurting a lot more lately, even on my less dominant hand. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for making sure that you don't injure your wrists while signing (or in my case, worsen a pre-existing injury). Any tips will be applied and greatly appreciated! Thanks! 😊
[Jill] Yes, Mareina we try to read all comments and respond if appropriate. :) I would say that you should try to do exercises with your wrist. I don't have any right now but maybe I could do a video on that in the future. Make sure you are stretching your body before working. Exercising in general is good for your body because it helps it to be stronger and avoid injury. Also, make sure you are aware of your "non-interpreting" habits. I often find that the interpreting is not what is hurting me, but things I do in everyday life, like scrolling on my phone (just one example) or using a really hard grip on things like your steering wheel. You often don't realize what everyday things you do that can cause injury. Also, watch your signing in general, like ballistic signing, wrist deviations, and just biomechanics in general. That can be a huge factor! I hope your wrists start feeling better.
Thanks for the reply! Now that I think about it, normal activities like texting, typing on a computer or tablet, and driving are all very painful for me after an all-day signing (and/or tactiling) marathon. I would definitely be interested to see you do a video about physical self-care while interpreting (I saw the one about emotional self-care; it was awesome). Your videos are great!
Warmup and exercises for the wrists and hands are often mentioned by interpreters and at workshops. I've not found many examples online. A video on this topic would be great! I haven't checked to see if you already posted one. Thanks for all you do!
[Jill] I'm definitely adding it to the list. (I don't already have one)
is it just me, or does the sofa behind you constantly change size and colour? it seems to be growing and shrinking or is it the camera focus.... I think my eyes are going haywire....
Great video explaining though
[Jill] Yes, somebody pointed out the camera was not focusing well. I think it's because the sofa is a rocking type and so I was moving. The camera maybe didn't like a moving "pattern" and so was whack. Oops... sorry.
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[Jenna] We don't do webcam sessions.
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