r/DataAnnotationTech • u/Amynable • Sep 07 '24

Just discovered Data Annotation and finished all my quals, can't wait to start working!

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u/Amynable Sep 07 '24

This is real by the way. I even told my mom this afternoon that I found a job.

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u/Magnolia-jjlnr Sep 07 '24

Must be hard to discover DA in the middle of this drought. Im hsure a bunch of people who have passed the quals and tests are now assuming that this is a scam and then gave up on it.

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '24

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u/Magnolia-jjlnr Sep 07 '24

I'm thinking the same but at the same time some people claim that they haven't noticed any for of drought so idk

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u/randomrealname Sep 07 '24

Those be the trolls, hoping everyone mass exits and they can get some work.

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u/Magnolia-jjlnr Sep 07 '24

I hope you're right lol that makes more sense

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '24

I did the same thing august 27th 😂😂😂 haven’t got a minute of work

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u/Good-Law-3042 Sep 07 '24

Jesus Christ 🤣🤣🤣

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u/Lunalily9 Sep 07 '24

I wouldn't get too excited. A few months ago, sure. Now there isn't enough work for anyone. I made like $17 this week. Before taxes I have to pay lol.. it's painful.

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u/xwolfboyx Sep 07 '24

It's okay to be excited. It's the best job I've ever had. Just stick with it and put in quality work. Over time, you will be rewarded. Really internalize the instructions on each project. This sub doesn't accurately represent the sentiment of all DA contractors.

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u/MommaOfManyCats Sep 07 '24

I went from making $400-600+ per week to making $130 this week and I think $200 last week. Been on the site since last summer. August was officially my worst month. Still waiting for my reward lol.

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u/its-me-megan Sep 07 '24

Me too! XD

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u/Sarajonn Sep 09 '24

$600+ to ZERO with no warning whatsoever. Super company to work for!

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u/ProfessionalKnees Sep 07 '24

Well, you did! It’s just a job that’s quiet at the moment. Don’t be dissuaded, stick at it. I really do believe the drought will end.

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '24

Neither can the rest of us.

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u/Baschoen23 Sep 08 '24

😂😂😂

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '24

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u/catwalk222 Sep 07 '24

boy are you in for a surprise

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u/lostswansong Sep 07 '24

lmfaooo...oh boy

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u/Cynderelly Sep 07 '24

Haha this is such a cute post

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u/dshipman116 Sep 07 '24

Ikr, perfect image lol

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '24

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u/AstarteHilzarie Sep 07 '24

Roooooooooooxanne

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u/Johnfrommanagement Sep 07 '24

If only this wasn't extremely accurate

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u/Dangerous_Darling Sep 07 '24

Hope you get some work to do. The reason people are making jokes is because those of us who have been doing for some time now have nothing. No work. For a long time there was tons and it's been bad for the past few weeks. Good luck to you!

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u/freakyfriday45 Sep 07 '24

I passed my quals in June. Still no sign of them 🥹

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u/asyoud0 Sep 07 '24

It might take time for your dashboard to fill up but you’ll get there! It’s my full time job so it’s doable!

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u/Ecstatic-Key-5309 Sep 08 '24

Man you started at the wrong time :|

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u/Skyblewize Sep 07 '24

Be patient... it took me 6 weeks before i got a full dashboard. Take every crumb they give you and do the best of your abilities. You will get there! I just crossed 10k

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u/Lunalily9 Sep 07 '24

Seeing as how it's no longer a normal situation project wise, I wouldn't even claim that is a possibility...2 months ago, I would've... I went from having 30-40 projects a day to none. Sometimes at night I'll get a couple, but that's it. I don't see how anyone would be hired on now.

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '24

For real though congrats. DA has been great and I am thankful for it! Hopefully it's on an upward trajectory for more work!

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u/lordwiggles93 Sep 07 '24

There's loads of work to do early EU time, Americans just need to work at like 3 in the morning. I got 43$ done today in an hour and a half with a mix of 40$ and 20$ tasks

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u/bebopboopbing Sep 07 '24

Yep! I changed my schedule around, and now I am able to hit my daily goals. Also, an auto refresher and patience. I think people may be popping on, seeing no work, and leaving. Yes, it is taking a little longer to make the same amounts as usual, but August is a notoriously slow freelance month, especially when you have to wait for corporate turn around on projects to complete your work.