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24 de septiembre del 2004, ese fue el día que aterricé en Madrid con un billete de ida y unas ganas tremendas de comerme el mundo. Recién graduado de ingeniería industrial era un empollón motivado con grandes sueños y cierta ventaja, es que me había sacado la lotería del ovario como diría Warren buffett, el inversor más exitoso de toda la historia y es que había nacido en una familia que siempre me había motivado a alcanzar mis sueños y mi gran sueño era montar una aerolínea, ya cuando digo esto normalmente me cruzo con caras de este estilo que muchas veces piensan: Sebastián tú no tienes cara de haber montado en aerolínea, ¿verdad que no? Pues no, pero, ¿porque muchas veces los sueños mueren en el camino? y uno de los grandes destructores de sueños lo descubrí en Madrid en mi primer trabajo cuando trabajaba como teleoperador de equipajes perdidos en el aeropuerto, y este es el síndrome de los lunes. Yo soy Dominicano, país pobre donde no hay seguridad social, no hay jubilación, y recuerdo que allí, tener trabajo era algo de lo que alegrarse, y mi gran sorpresa fue llegar un lunes al trabajo y preguntarle a Pepe ¿qué tal Pepe, cómo estás? y su respuesta de lunes fue: muy bien, todos en España conocemos esta frase, algunos lo hemos dicho en alguna ocasión, no pasa nada es parte de ser humano, el problema es decirla constantemente y vivir sin pena ni Gloria estando cinco de cada siete días donde no querrías estar siempre, deseando que llegue el viernes, y esto no lo digo yo hay cifras oficiales que lo avalan la empresa americana de investigación gallop dice que en Europa el 10% de la población trabajadora hace algo que le encanta, 71% ni Fu ni fa, 19% lo odia. ¿Y eso qué significa? que si lo llevamos más o menos a algo concreto, es decir este salón podríamos decir que esta fila disfruta con lo que hace en el trabajo y los demás en el mejor de los casos ni Fu ni fa, y esto es triste porque a la larga nos lleva a tener grandes arrepentimos que en muchas ocasiones llegan demasiado tarde, por suerte hay al menos una solución a esta situación pero para descubrirla tenemos que dar un salto a Japón porque al norte de la ciudad de okinagua hay un pequeño pueblo al que llaman la "aldea de los centenarios" porque es el sitio con el mayor índice de longevidad del mundo, tiene un montón de personas de más de 100 años que se levantan todos los días a trabajar y además lo hacen porque quieren porque les apetece, el secreto es tener una razón de ser o lo que ellos llaman "ikigai" que es un concepto que le ha dado la vuelta al mundo, un montón de veces en nuestra búsqueda incansable por alcanzar la felicidad. A España llegó en un libro llamado "ikigai" también y de manera práctica los autores lo definen como el punto de encuentro entre cuatro variables, aquello que te encanta, aquello que se te da muy bien, aquello por lo que pueden pagarte, y aquello que necesita el mundo. Yo descubrí mi "ikigai" enseñando habilidades de comunicación pero comencé a descubrirlo en mi lucha por derribar a mis propios fantasma, sobre todo cuando toqué fondo.
Matecat
I landed in Madrid on September 24, 2004, with a one-way ticket and a tremendous desire to eat the world. Recently graduated from industrial engineering, I was a motivated nerd with big dreams and a certain advantage, it is that I had taken the lottery out of my ovary as Warren Buffett would say, the most successful investor in all history and it is that I had been born in a family that had always motivated me to achieve my dreams and my big dream was to set up an airline, and when I say this I usually come across faces of this style that often think: Sebastian, you do not have the face of having set up an airline, do you? Well, no, but why do dreams often die along the way? and one of the great dream destroyers I discovered in Madrid in my first job when I worked as a lost luggage operator at the airport, this is the Monday syndrome. am Dominican, a poor country where there is no social security, no retirement, and I remember that there, having a job was something to be happy about, and my big surprise was to arrive at work on a Monday and ask Pepe how are you? and his answer on Monday was: very well, everyone in Spain knows this phrase, some of us have said it on occasion, nothing happens is part of being human, the problem is to say it constantly and live without pain or Gloria being five out of seven days where you would not want to be always, wishing that Friday arrives, and this I do not say, there are official figures that endorse it, the American research company Gallop says that in Europe 10% of the working population does something they love, 71% do not like it, 19% hate it. that if we take it more or less to something concrete, that is, this room we could say that this line enjoys what it does at work and the others in the best of cases neither fu nor fa, and this is sad because, in the long run, it leads us to have great regrets that on many occasions they arrive too late, fortunately, there is at least a solution to this situation but to discover it we have to give a jump to Japan because north of the city of Okinagua there is a small town called the "village of centenarians" because it is the site with the highest longevity index in the world, it has a lot of people over 100 years old who get up every day to work and also do it because they want to because they feel like it, the secret is to have a reason for being or what they call "ikigai" which is a concept that has gone around the world, a lot of times in our tireless pursuit of happiness. It arrived in Spain in a book called "ikigai" also and practically the authors define it as the meeting point between four variables, what you love, what you are very good at, what they can pay you for, and what the world needs. I discovered my “ikigai” by teaching communication skills but I began to discover it in my struggle to bring down my ghosts, especially when I hit rock bottom.
Grammarly
I landed in Madrid on September 24, 2004, with a one-way ticket and an overwhelming desire to conquer the world. I recently graduated from industrial engineering, and I was a motivated nerd with big dreams and a certain advantage: I had won the ovarian lottery, as Warren Buffett, the most successful investor in history, would say. I was born into a family that had always encouraged me to pursue my dreams, and my big dream was to start an airline. When I say this, I often encounter faces that look like this, thinking, "Sebastián, you don’t look like someone who would start an airline, do you?" Well, no. But why do so many dreams die along the way? One of the major dream destroyers I discovered in Madrid during my first job as a lost luggage teleoperator at the airport was the Monday syndrome. I am Dominican, from a poor country without social security or retirement benefits, and I remember that there, having a job was something to celebrate. My great surprise came when I arrived at work one Monday and asked Pepe, "How's it going, Pepe?" His Monday response was: "Very good." Everyone in Spain knows this phrase; some of us have said it at some point. It’s no big deal; it’s part of being human. The problem is saying it constantly and living without joy for five out of seven days of the week, always wishing for Friday. And I’m not just saying this; there are official statistics to back it up. The American research company Gallup says that in Europe, only 10% of the working population does something they love, while 71% are indifferent, and 19% hate what they do. What does this mean? If we translate this into something more concrete, it would mean that in this room, we could say that this row enjoys what they do at work, while others, at best, are indifferent. This is sad because, in the long run, it leads to great regrets that often come too late. Thankfully, there is at least one solution to this situation, but to discover it, we need to leap to Japan. North of the city of Okinawa, there is a small village called the "Village of the Centenarians" because it has the highest longevity index in the world, with many people over 100 years old who wake up every day to work because they want to, because they enjoy it. The secret is having a purpose, or what they call "ikigai," a concept that has circled the globe many times in our relentless quest for happiness. In Spain, it arrived in a book also titled "Ikigai," and the authors practically define it as the intersection of four variables: what you love, what you’re good at, what you can be paid for, and what the world needs. I discovered my "ikigai" in teaching communication skills, but I began to uncover it in my struggle to overcome my demons, especially when I hit rock bottom.
Comments
Translation 1 (Matecat):
1. Clarity and Structure: The first translation lacks punctuation and clear sentence structure in several places, which can lead to confusion for the reader. For example, long sentences without breaks make it hard to follow the narrative.
2. Word Choice: Some phrases are translated literally, which can lead to awkward constructions in English. For instance, phrases like "having a job was something to be happy about" could be more fluid.
3. Consistency: There are instances where terminology is inconsistent or unclear, such as using "Monday syndrome" without sufficient context.
4. Cultural References: References to cultural concepts like "ikigai" are introduced but not explained in a way that makes their significance clear.
Translation 2 (Grammarly):
1. Fluency and Readability: This translation is much more fluid and easier to read. Sentences are well-structured, and punctuation is used effectively to separate ideas, making it easier for the reader to follow along.
2. Natural Phrasing: The language feels more natural and idiomatic, capturing the nuances of the original text without awkwardness. For example, "I had won the ovarian lottery" effectively communicates the metaphor.
3. Detailed Context: The second translation provides better context for terms like "Monday syndrome" and "ikigai," enhancing understanding for readers unfamiliar with these concepts.
4. Cohesion: The translation maintains a cohesive flow throughout, allowing the narrative to develop logically and engagingly.
Conclusion:
Overall, the second translation excels in clarity, fluency, and engagement, effectively conveying the original message while ensuring the reader can easily follow the ideas presented. The first translation, while containing the core content, suffers from structural issues that hinder comprehension. A successful translation not only conveys meaning but also captures the style and rhythm of the original, which the second translation achieves more effectively.