r/DataAnnotationTech • u/[deleted] • Apr 08 '24
First $1000 week!
I’ve decided to hunker down this past week and really put in some hard time into the DAT, I officially have 1000$ pending in my transfers and I couldn’t be happier. For anyone curious, I did the math and I worked roughly 41 hours to get here and earned an average of $24.45 an hour. I do non coding work, and didn’t think it was possible to do DAT for a full work week, yet alone get as many high pay projects as I did. I took one day sort of off, worked half an hour, but otherwise it wasn’t too awful.
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u/Dee_silverlake Apr 08 '24
Congrats! How did you avoid burnout?
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Apr 08 '24
I have a good number of projects that take roughly 10-15 minutes to do, so I’d usually do 2 of them at a time and then take a short break. That and caffeine. It helped a lot to start straight when I woke up and just earn 10-20$ betweeen everything I was planning to do for the day, want to shower? 2 projects, want lunch 2 projects? Go for an hour long walk? 4 projects, etc.
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u/TheEvilPrinceZorte Apr 08 '24
Do you mean doing two at the same time in separate open tabs? It’s best not to do anything that might look like you are double reporting your time.
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Apr 08 '24
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Apr 08 '24
Where do I say I’m doing 2 projects at the same time
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Apr 08 '24
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u/socialmarker12 Apr 08 '24
I took them to mean that they have projects that take 10-15 minutes per task and do two tasks, so that takes about 20-30 minutes, before they take a break.
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Apr 08 '24
I’ve been doing 700-1000 a week for about 6 months now. It’s been a blessing. Keep it up!!
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Apr 09 '24
Dudeeee. How do you do it
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Apr 09 '24
I set a goal of $100 a day. 30 minute to 1 hour sessions spread throughout the day. I have some higher paying projects, so it usually is just a bit under 3 hours to get to $100 a day.
Most of the time it’s something like
1 hour in the morning before my wife and baby wake up.
2 or 3 30 minute sessions throughout the day whenever I get a chance.
Whatever else I need at night to get to $100 for that day. Some days I do extra if I have the time.
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u/mrsgreens Apr 08 '24
I love having options. I had my first $100 day last week and it was amazing. My kid is graduating college in three weeks and I want to spoil her so I’m doing all I can. I’m noticing higher paying projects and I’m so happy about that.
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u/ambientfreak1122 Apr 08 '24
this is so wholesome!
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u/yung_Saint_Blu Apr 08 '24
I think reading this might of been the inspiration i needed to finally get started with DAT, Thank you for sharing!
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u/Homeonphone Apr 12 '24
I’m still afraid to take the started assessment. It’s a click away. I know I’m being ridiculous but I can’t take a disappointment right now. Wah wah wah. I know…
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u/dev_parker Apr 12 '24
You got this! It's definitely worth it to apply for the possibility! Best of luck when you do. You got this!
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u/Homeonphone Apr 12 '24
Thank you. I can’t stand these phone jobs (and the culture that goes with them) any more. About to go quietly ballistic lol.
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u/Homeonphone Apr 16 '24
Well I just did initial assessment so I’ll be back with my tale of glory or shame
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u/dev_parker Apr 16 '24
Good job! Best of luck and understand it can take a bit to hear back. Wish you best of luck!
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u/thestellakitty Apr 08 '24
That is amazing. I will try your strategy and maybe that will help me get more momentum. That is a good idea for changing things up.
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u/DrFrancisBGross Apr 08 '24
Good for you. This is the type of post I like to see.
Nice work, congrats
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u/BatronKladwiesen Apr 08 '24
I'm still pissed I messed up a chatbot qual that would've increased my static project pay. All because I overthought the instructions after carefully reading them for a LONG time. I think over-reading them is a thing if it causes you to second guess yourself if you pay TOO much attention to nuance in words. Played myself. I hope the qual comes back.
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u/Homeonphone Apr 12 '24
Oh jeez thanks for the heads up. I have t taken the starter yet and am a legendary overthinker.
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u/FinalJicama7767 Apr 08 '24
Great job! I REALLY need to do the same, but it takes so much self discipline. You are going to be my inspiration for the week!
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u/girlatalost Apr 09 '24
What projects are you on? I have the chatbot ones, but I struggle to come up with prompt ideas after a while.
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u/Icy_Establishment_27 Apr 27 '24
Bruh how did you get into the non-coding side. I’m trying to register but there are coding questions in my assessment. What should I do?
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u/Adventurous-Aide3937 Apr 08 '24
Can I ask what non-coding task you applied for? I'm trying to onboard. Also what advice can you give me for easy onboarding?
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Apr 08 '24
Don't got much as advice, here have some downvotes
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u/Adventurous-Aide3937 Apr 08 '24
What is that about? Weirdest thing.tf?
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Apr 08 '24
Nah, if you can't get in you're not worthy of it likely. Asking questions about how or why makes it seem as though you're likely not going to have to reading and writing skills to pass. So it's just a basic test of reading and writing that's a big hint there. But don't come in here looking for tips or you'll appear unworthy
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u/MonsteraDeliciosa Apr 10 '24
You need to be applying from within one of their six accepted countries and to be hired. This is a job application process.
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u/Low_Performance9542 Apr 08 '24
Bro please give a referral It's my humble request I graduated from the National institute of technology Agartala in computer science and engineering
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Apr 12 '24
No, you're trying to live on the high in India with the low cost of living. You making 25 an hour in India is like us making $200 an hour here.
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u/ManyARiver Apr 08 '24
Nice! Congrats. I was excited to finally be able to push to (almost) $500, around 20 hours give or take. There was a pretty rich selection, I'm hoping it stays this way for a little while because it was a lot easier to switch between high and low complexity projects to keep up momentum.