20 (or so) questions on how Charles Ek works
This series of posts was inspired by Lifehacker’s How I Work series, which I’ve been reading for quite some time and thoroughly enjoy. It’s about time we discover how our colleagues work and get to know them a little better.
If you want to participate in this fun series, send us an email at info@linguagreca.com so we can send you the Word template where you can fill in your answers and your bio (incl. your site/blog/social media links) and then send it back to us as an attachment along with your photo (optional but preferred). If you don’t like any of the questions, just delete them and add your own. You can read the previous interviews here.
Location: Athens, Greece
Desired location: Las Vegas, NV
Current work title: Owner of Lingua Greca Translations
Desired work title: In a different life, professional poker player would be fine…
Languages you have studied or currently speak: Greek, English and a bit of French, Spanish & Italian
The project you’re most proud of: I’ve localized a lot of gambling websites and I am really happy when I see the end result online
Your current computer setup: MacBook Pro
Do you own a smartphone? Yes, an iPhone 4S
Favorite time of the day: Depends on the day…
Favorite gadget (apart from computer & smartphone): None, I don’t really like gadgets
Next conference/event you’re planning to attend: : I’ll be attending and presenting at the 54th ATA Conference in San Antonio, TX
How many hours per day do you usually work: A lot…
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I am an introvert but I can easily become extrovert if the company is good.
Are you an early-riser or a night-owl? Early riser I guess, I really don’t like being a night-owl, much to my wife’s annoyance…
What do you listen to while you work? Iron Maiden songs
And a few non-work related questions to get more personal.
Your babies or pets, incl. names and ages: Two cats, Ozzy and Rocky
Next city/country you want to visit: I really want to visit Buenos Aires and Montevideo at some point
Favorite vacation place: Las Vegas, NV. It is the ultimate playground for adults!
Favorite book: Modern Strategy by Professor Colin S. Gray. A major contribution to strategic thinking, by one of the best university professors I had in my academic life.
Favorite song: Depends on the mood, Iron Maiden for sure though. Hallowed be thy name is playing on repeat right now.
What are you currently reading? The biography of Captain Phil Harris, the Alaskan crab fisherman, star of Deadliest Catch, written by his sons, Josh & Jake Harris.
About the author
Catherine Christaki has been a full-time English-Greek translator since 2001 and co-owner of Lingua Greca Translations since 2012. She specializes in Information Technology, Medical, and Technical texts and loves writing for the Adventures in Technical Translation blog. She regularly shares her experience and insight on social media and blogging for translators, giving interviews and presenting at conferences. Connect with her on Twitter @LinguaGreca.
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Hmmm… I wonder how you’ll manage to reach a compromise regarding location (in case you decide to leave Greece), considering Catherine prefers Toronto and you Las Vegas 🙂
It was very nice to read your story, Christos.
Hi Alina,
Luckily enough, we both like both places for the same reasons: one colder for work, one sunnier for fun!
Christos