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Zero communication - Anonymous employee LanguageLine Solutions Employee Review

1.0
Oct 20, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

If you are a professional interpreter, this employment opportunity will serve as a good platform for continued practice of your interpretation skills in a variety of settings.

Cons

- Zero communication. Other than the initial interview, during which the recruiters are very approachable, there is no live communication that would take place during the course of your employment, i.e. other than the feedback after routine monitoring by QA or in other instances when the MANAGEMENT needs to get a hold of you. It's virtually impossible to speak with anyone at any department and on any level. - Inadequate reimbursement. The reimbursement level is as grossly disproportionate with the degree of responsibility you will take with various assignments during the course of your employment, as it is disproportionate with the skill set and time and effort it takes to acquire it that are required to be a qualified professional. You may also notice that with the ever increasing level of responsibility, the reimbursement level will stay miserably the same (non-negotiable). It is a shame that a professional in an occupation of unqualified labor, e.g. hospitality or restaurant industries could easily make substantially more money than working as an interpreter with this employer. It is large companies like this, who are largely responsible for setting a poor standard for reimbursement level in the interpreting profession as a whole. - Zero training. The training that this employer provides is inadequate for anyone to successfully be able to perform the tasks of your assigned area of responsibility, as an interpreter, You will be expected to perform on a particular level without any significant resources. With regards to continued training for your interpretation skills, you are on your own. - There is no paid vacation for staff interpreters, and the benefits offered are of a highly questionable usefulness

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LanguageLine Solutions Response
8y
Though it was difficult to hear, I want to thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I am sorry that your experience at LanguageLine Solutions has not matched our intention of being the best place you have ever worked. Regarding your specific complaint around the lack of training and continued education, please know that we are exploring different options to better prepare interpreters for this job. If you have any specific ideas on this topic, please contact my office so we can continue this discussion on how to improve in this area. I can be reached at swklein@languageline.com or 888-526-4546. Sincerely, Scott W. Klein, President and CEO, LanguageLine Solutions

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Pros

I feel that I work for a very organized company.

Cons

Just have to get used to/be ready for same day job assignments.

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LanguageLine Solutions Response
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Thank you for your 5-star review and for the more than one year you have been part of our team in Monterey. We are glad to hear that you feel supported by a well-organized company, as we strive to provide a structured and professional environment for our interpreters. We also appreciate your perspective on same-day assignments; flexibility is often part of the meaningful work we do to support clients when they need language access most. Thank you for the important role you play in delivering quality interpretation services.
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Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Stay home. That's all. Nothing else.

Cons

Fifteen seconds to recover between stressful calls. The health insurance they offer is super expensive for the poorly paid for hours you get. It does not match. Micromanage everything, constant supervised and not a proper guidance after being pointed the errors of the week. Extreme poorly paid for the higher quality of job that they want. The company charges 3 or 4 dollars for minute, but an interpreter gets paid 15 an hour before taxes. See the difference? Days off unpaid always. Not fair. Not even during sickness, grief or personal emergencies.

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LanguageLine Solutions Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the time you dedicated to LanguageLine over the course of more than a year. We recognize that interpreter work is demanding, and we appreciate the professionalism and commitment required to provide high-quality language services. We continuously review our practices, resources, and support systems to help interpreters succeed and foster a respectful work environment. We value your feedback regarding your experience and appreciate the contributions you made during your time with us. We wish you all the best in your future career endeavors.
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