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Avoid this sweatshop - VRI Interpreter LanguageLine Solutions Employee Review

1.0
31 July 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Working with Kelly was an experience that had its ups and downs. The bright spot in my time there was undoubtedly the weekly pay on Fridays, which provided a sense of reliability. Additionally, the consistent schedule was a definite advantage, as it allowed me to plan my personal life accordingly. However, despite these positive aspects, there were certain aspects that hindered my overall enjoyment. One major drawback was the difficulty in changing my schedule. It seemed as though there were numerous rules and regulations associated with altering my working hours, which made the process challenging and troublesome. The constant changes in these rules only added to the stress, making it even more frustrating for me. Overall, while the timely pay and predictable schedule were definite highlights of working with Kelly, the arduous nature of adjusting my shifts and the ever-changing rules made the experience difficult and stressful.

Cons

I feel compelled to share my terrible experience working for this company as a sign language interpreter. It is nothing short of a modern-day sweatshop, lacking any standards or regard for their employees' well-being. The company operates under ridiculous rules and penalties that are utterly unfair. Arriving just two minutes late results in a penalty, and even failing to button up your company shirt entirely comes with consequences. Flexibility is nonexistent here, as changing shifts is forbidden, and if you receive a last-minute call, be prepared to work overtime without any consideration for your personal plans or commitments. This place feels like a slave labor establishment, where your needs and rights as an employee are utterly ignored. In fact, I found it necessary to keep a bedpan by my desk because taking even a five-minute break would result in penalties. How can any employee be expected to survive under such conditions? It's disheartening that this company does not uphold any RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) standards for sign language interpreters. They fail to recognize the importance of treating interpreters with respect and providing them a conducive work environment. It's clear that their priority lies solely in maintaining strict control over their workforce.

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LanguageLine Solutions Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. LanguageLine has many partner relationships in the industry, and we appreciate all of them. Your employment relationship is with one of our partners and not directly with LanguageLine. We would encourage you to reach out to them directly and share your feedback.

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5.0
27 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Providing communications help for health care, insurance, beginning of life, end of life, counseling, IT. Among the highest minutes in the industry. Great record keeping, and pay is only 7 days after the close of every month. The annual training as well as recertification is paid events. Offers relative independence, after several audits, if you comply with excellence in customer service, you are pretty much on your own.

Cons

The minute rate is among the lower side among language companies. Find that while you can gain lots of successful advice from the company bulletin board, but offering advice is often better to those in authority.

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LanguageLine Solutions Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and insightful 5-Star review. We’re glad to hear you value the meaningful nature of the work and the opportunities to make a difference across so many vital sectors—from healthcare and insurance to counseling and IT. It’s wonderful to know you appreciate the structure, record keeping, and flexibility that support your independence and professional growth. We also appreciate your feedback regarding pay and communication. We’re always reviewing ways to remain competitive and to strengthen collaboration across all levels. Congratulations on your success and progression from Interpreter to Tester—we’re proud to see team members grow and thrive within LanguageLine!
2.0
14 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

We are given the tools to do the work and management is good. Very talented, small team of engineers. You are left alone for the most part.

Cons

Some managers are very abrasive and hard to deal with. Pay is dismal (better negotiate a good salary up front) and we haven't had raises in a long time. They don't even keep up with inflation, yet health insurance prices go up yearly. Bonus has no logic to it. It's decided by made up projected numbers that are completely unrealistic some years. There is very little guidance on where we are going except for one meeting a year.

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LanguageLine Solutions Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your more than 10 years of service with LanguageLine Solutions. We appreciate your recognition of the supportive management, talented engineering team, and the tools provided to support your work. We also value your candid feedback regarding communication, guidance, compensation concerns, and team collaboration. Input like yours is important as we continue reviewing our practices, resources, and internal communication efforts to better support employees and teams across the organization. We encourage you to continue sharing feedback with leadership and, if you would like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to reach out to interpretercommunications@languageline.com.
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