Absolute Interpreting and Translations Recensioni 

Excellent Commitment from the CEO of Absolute Interpeting and all the Staff employed at Absolute Office

I am working with them , communication system totally clear also payment is really nice. They maintaining professionalism. That’s good and I much appreciate this organisation.

Amazing I was participated yesterday that’s training it’s very important for how like me

It was great and successful session
Thank you so much

As an interpreter, my experience with this company was extremely disappointing. I was not paid the amount I understood had been agreed, and trying to contact finance about it was virtually impossible. My enquiries were ignored, making the whole process feel highly unprofessional and exploitative.

Their systems are unbelievably outdated. They don't accept timesheets in standard formats like .pdf, .doc, or .docx—only image files such as .jpg or .png. For a company whose business depends on communication, their own communication and organisation are shockingly poor.

Based on my experience, I would not recommend this company to other interprete. Please avoid them. please do not work with them. They call you a hundred times within a day, fourcing you to accept an appointment but they will not cancel it if you need to, and they will charge you £35 for each cancellation while the acctcual payment is only £16 for that appointment.

They advertised what they described as a free Level 3 Community Interpreting course, but I later discovered that the course is not accredited by any recognised professional interpreting organisation in the UK. This was never made clear at the outset, and I felt misled.

The quality of the training was also extremely poor. The person delivering the course came across as unprofessional and dismissive towards experienced, professional interpreters. Rather than treating participants as adults or professionals, the sessions felt like we were being spoken to as if we were primary school children.

What made the experience even more frustrating was the way the online classes were run. Participants' microphones were routinely muted, and we were not given the opportunity to ask questions or engage in discussion. This created an environment where learning was one-sided, and any attempt to seek clarification was effectively discouraged.

Overall, I found the course to be misleading, poorly delivered, and lacking the professionalism I expected. I would not recommend it to anyone looking for recognised interpreter training or professional development.

​Update: It has now been three months of constant chasing and follow-up emails, and I still have not received my payment. During this time, I have received more than five separate emails repeatedly promising that payment will be made "next month"—a promise that is continually broken. This ongoing lack of payment and endless stalling tactics only confirm how utterly unreliable and unprofessional this company is.

Group of thieves
I drove 350 miles to interpreter for patient in the end they said client dose not cover the traveling cost they paid nothing.
Second time i did three sessions the did not pay when I contacted the finance many times they avoided to answer me

I sent all evidences that they did not pay I am willing to send everything to Trust
While they replied they verified my account I sent the proof there is no payment delivered to me even though they post a reply what a shame

I have had a very positive experience working with Absolute Interpreting. They have provided me with excellent opportunities to develop my skills and gain valuable professional experience.

One of the highlights of my work with the company was being selected to provide interpreting services at a high-profile event attended by the Mayor during the Erby 50:50 event. Being trusted with such an important assignment demonstrated the confidence Absolute Interpreting places in its interpreters and was a significant milestone in my career.

The company is professional, supportive, and committed to delivering high-quality language services. I appreciate the opportunities they provide and would highly recommend Absolute Interpreting to both clients and fellow interpreters.

Absolutely very happy to see that they keep trying to hire interpreter as No body wants to work for them, they still own me payment. Dear All Interpreters, they are known for not paying, Please AVOID THIS COMPANY

This is one of the most amazing agencies I have ever worked with. They are always available to assist with any questions and provide exceptional support in every aspect

Payment is miserable and they're dishonest. I have an MA in Interpreting and Translation and they pay 10GBP/hour, the lowest I've ever been offered. On top of that, just the 2nd time I worked for them, they stopped paying me because they said there had been a "technical problem". I chased them up via email and phone calls multiple times over the course of 3 months and then I gave up. Their reply was always "We are awaiting for the IT department to confirm". They never apologized, never got back to me about it, always dismissive.

I have been working with Absolute Ltd for give years now and i have been having a lovely experience working with this company for all these years .

Unfortunately, our experience with this company was extremely disappointing. Despite receiving a booking confirmation, the interpreter failed to join the meeting, leaving staff and attendees without the essential support that had been arranged.
Communication was very poor. Multiple attempts to contact the company via the emergency line and London office were unsuccessful, with calls either not connecting or being disconnected. This lack of professionalism caused unnecessary stress and disruption to an important meeting.
Based on this experience, we will not be using this service again. Reliability and communication are critical in interpreting services, and both were lacking.

Replying to your reply. I have evidence that we sent the meeting link before hand and I have an email from you apologising that the interpreter did not attend. So the meeting link was not the issue here.

What an incompetent bunch ! You have to chase them for your payslip& pay and not once did they get it right! I guess they try to hold back as much money as they can ! The training is bad, the tutor was either 15 mins late or a no show yet he is quick to say “ if you don’t turn your camera on, I’ll kick you out “ . They also pay peanuts.

My experience with Absolute Interpreting has been consistently negative. They impose fines on interpreters for situations outside of their control, don’t reimburse travel expenses as agreed, and frequently cancel bookings at the last minute without consideration for the time already invested.
They also demand proof for things that simply cannot be proven, which feels unreasonable and unprofessional. On top of that, their communication is extremely poor, emails go unanswered, information is unclear, and getting support when issues arise is nearly impossible.

After further communication with the company, I would like to update my review to reflect a more balanced perspective.

To be fair, several of the issues I previously raised were acknowledged. My face-to-face rate was increased from £15 to £17 per hour, and a £100 goodwill bonus was authorised. Although this was handled with some delay, I do appreciate that Mr Emal personally contacted me and dealt with the matter professionally and respectfully.

However, there are still important concerns.

Firstly, the cancellation policy. Compared with more established agencies I work with, where there are no strict penalty clauses, Absolute requires several days’ notice (around five days). In practice, unexpected circumstances can arise within 2–3 days, and being penalised in such situations can feel disproportionate for freelancers.

Secondly, the pay structure. While the face-to-face rate was increased, remote interpreting appears to remain in the region of £13–£15 per hour, which in my opinion does not adequately reflect the demands of the role.

Remote interpreting is particularly challenging:

you often cannot see the speakers,

audio quality may be inconsistent,

there may be technical disruptions,

and the level of concentration required is extremely high.

Working long hours under such conditions is demanding professional work. In my view, a fair rate for qualified interpreters should be at least around 20 pence per minute (or higher) in order to properly reflect the skill, responsibility and cognitive effort involved.

Thirdly, regarding NRPSI documentation: although invoices and general confirmations were provided, I was still not issued with a formal breakdown of hours by language (e.g. Russian – X hours, Ukrainian – X hours), despite providing examples of how other agencies structure this documentation. This remained an important factor for me.

Overall, the company has shown willingness to engage in dialogue, which I respect. However, considering the cancellation policy, the level of remote pay, and the documentation issue, my experience has been mixed.

For these reasons, I believe 3 out of 5 stars is a fair rating.

I have been working as a BSL Interpreter Interpreter for over twenty-five years and have experienced a range of interpreting agencies. Absolute interpreting are very professional and I am always happy to work for them. All the staff are helpful including the finance department which is also very efficient.

I have learnt a lot during this training, somethings I was not sure had become more clearer. Furthermore to tutor was clear and spot on with the issue we might face.

Code of Conduct is important as well as interpreting, that I take it seriously when I actually start. The teaching was practical and I learned lots of useful things that based on real events. I liked the trainer's passion! Thank you.

Professional and friendly tutor, willing to explain and help everyone.

very professional and very passionate on training new interpreter.