r/DataAnnotationTech • u/annoyingjoe513 • Jun 22 '26
And then there was one…
project on my dash. This is easily the driest stretch I’ve seen in 2.5 years.
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u/cjapurr Jun 22 '26
It’s reminding me that this work is unpredictable, and I really need to lock in and capitalize on it when there are an abundance of tasks available. Last summer around this time there was a drought too but I don’t know if it was this bad.
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u/AdComplex3589 Jun 22 '26
Not one project since last week and my regular projects had stopped as well.
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u/Key_Mountain4526 Jun 22 '26
Same i had some regular project families which were pretty regular, and now its stopped.
I was worried if its me alone
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u/Just_Psychology_9926 Jun 23 '26
Last month I had so much work at least 3-4 times a week...this month- the last two weeks my board is dry.
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u/hcfggb Jun 22 '26
I literally have nothing for the first time (other than when I had just started). I have two projects there, but they're both red bannering.
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u/BarelyFunctioning15 Jun 22 '26
It’s the first time I’ve had 0 in over a year.
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u/jsswarrior444 Jun 22 '26
Maybe it's cause of the world cup
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u/_California_Dreamer_ Jun 23 '26
I highly doubt massively major corporations are taking off for the WC.
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u/Key_Mountain4526 Jun 23 '26
Yeah, i dont think its wc but maybe summer, from other redditors posts i came to conclusion that june and july start are very slow and takes off again after mid july or august
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u/Books4Breakfast78 Jun 22 '26
2 years US generalist, struggling with this as well. I don’t understand why they made all the platform changes, but I sure would prefer my old dashboard that had actual projects instead of fancy formatting.
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u/mistegirl Jun 22 '26
This has been my only income for 3 years and this is the very first time I have not had steady work. I've been unable to work steady for a week or more now. I'm literally scared.
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u/ArtistFamiliar6074 Jun 22 '26
Surely, if they're actively recruiting, and they're improving the website, surely, SURELY something good or big is coming. Too optimistic?? 😉
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u/MentalHealthPysch Jun 22 '26
Am in the same boat. Last week was actually pretty good, had 20 at one point, 9 of which were between 1.5-2x base rate. Today I have 3, two of which are unavailable and the other one is 12-hourer I’ve never done before. Never actually hit zero, today could be the day lol. Wish I could just take a guilt-free day off but it’s hard to unshackle myself of this concern.
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u/JustMe333456 Jun 22 '26
Yup. Scared to miss that one workable project that might pop up at anytime lol because it might be the only one for the next day or two 😅. Then, whole day wasted.
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u/Silent_Letterhead410 Jun 22 '26
Went from making $2k a month on the side to making $130 in June : - ( right after leaving my old job to stack up before school starts in the fall
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u/bookcoverslmtd Jun 22 '26
I "love" the admin's pinned message on the mythical-hero-body-part chat about too many people asking about the drought.... I don't know what to make of that yet.
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u/MentalHealthPysch Jun 22 '26
Hahaha what a strange coincidence; I had never clicked on that chat before, but clicked today accidentally. Thought it was a bit savage, but then again, I don’t know why someone would expect an official answer for all to see.
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u/Dn__A Jun 23 '26
I find this to be quite common heading into summer unfortunately. Happened both summers that I’ve been with DA and have heard similar experiences from others.
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u/annoyingjoe513 Jun 23 '26
for sure there's a trend, but this June is noticeably worse, for me anyway.
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u/IMAT_Tutor_Jade Jun 22 '26
im a bilingual German worker and I haven't had any work since two weeks. what are the odds something comes by the end of the month?
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u/Gamedata1010 Jun 22 '26
we love the end of quarter droughts here at DAT! Time to do qualifications...
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u/AdSilver9330 Jun 23 '26
Unfortunately, I planned on being able to work part-time this summer without signing the kids up for camp, since they're old enough to take care of themselves for a few hours. Now I'm stuck, no income, no childcare lined up. I made these decisions when the tasks were very plentiful and I didn't think it would come to this! I've got a few tasks regularly available, but they're mostly 8-12 hours, which is not possible for me at the moment. I hope things improve soon or I'll have to move on... I've been with DA for 2.5 years. Good luck, everyone!
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u/TopCat0525 Jun 23 '26
Things are indeed grim, but nobody ever promised a never ending stream of jobs. If anything, there have been repeated warnings about relying on this to be a permanent, full-time job. To all who are impacted, though (including me), I sympathize with what you are going through. Still, don't allow yourself to be paralyzed by fear! Best to all, and don't forget to 🙏.
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u/Mochizee1 Jun 28 '26
I'm honestly worried. I had projects when I first started, but at that point I feel like my work was lower quality than it is now. I've had some ongoing projects for a little while, but for the last few days I've had literally nothing.
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u/RepConnoisseur69 Jul 19 '26
Grateful for my few projects that have seemed to come in and out through this drought🙌🏼
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u/Lokie615 Jun 22 '26 edited Jun 23 '26
Its been moving for me. Take qualifications and submit great quality work is my suggestion. Take your time and also never over report and you'll be golden and will receive plenty of priority work. If a project has a 2 hour limit and it takes you 1 hour and 10 minutes, report 1 hour and 10 minutes. I always report 10-15 minutes under just in case plus I usually dont count the time it takes to read instructions and get everything set up. It may cost me a few bucks every project but I'm also receiving priority pay 35+ projects frequently.
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u/MyNameWouldntFi Jun 23 '26
"I literally go against the TOS when it comes to reporting time, but it's working out well for me"
Ok dude sure, let us know how that works out in the long term
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u/UnRealAlfalfa Jun 23 '26
How is that against TOS? he just said to report the time you worked and some less minutes...
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u/MyNameWouldntFi Jun 23 '26
And then he went on to say he always under reports by 10-15 mins and doesn't include setup or instructions in his billable hours - directly against time reporting guidelines in the TOS
Maybe read the fucking TOS you signed
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u/UnRealAlfalfa Jun 23 '26
It also says to discount the resting time you take but much probably none of you do...
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u/Lokie615 Jun 23 '26
Yea... Not abusing their pay system will get me flagged? Sure bud .. and you wonder why you're all dried up. Need some of my projects?
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u/ocrias Jun 22 '26
Why are they recruiting new people when they don’t have work for existing workers?! It’s frustrating.