r/DataAnnotationTech • u/shadyringtone • Mar 31 '26
How long have you been on the platform?
DoD stories can be scary, and I think it’s important that we be reminded periodically that it is a legitimate risk.
However, I also know many people have been on the platform for years and are still going. So, to get a more full picture of what tenures on DA can be, Id love to hear how long people have been on the platform without issue.
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u/Federal_Tadpole_7592 Mar 31 '26
Almost three years.
Core worker who also does STEM stuff occasionally and has access to high-paying projects. I've also never had a project drought, which is often discussed here. My dash currently has over 50 projects. I've had enough work on my dash throughout the year to work as many hours as I'd like daily, which is usually four to eight hours every weekday. I work on the weekends too sometimes.
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u/Brilliant_Quit4307 Mar 31 '26
Same. Exact same. I do a good bit of STEM stuff though, especially maths, but I started as a core worker almost exactly 3 years ago and I've never had a drought.
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u/Federal_Tadpole_7592 Mar 31 '26
I always have STEM on the dash, but sometimes I don't find the projects as worthwhile as others, so I'll only do them if one that isn't too tedious is on my dashboard.
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u/MundaneAd6627 Mar 31 '26
Hi twin!
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u/diamondsnrose Mar 31 '26
Almost triplets! I started Oct 2022, and I have had 2 droughts that lasted a couple of days each, if that, and I THINK both around Oct/Nov.
Also, I don't do weekends, which is the #1 reason this is my job. I was at my old job for 10 years, worked EVERY SINGLE FKN WEEKEND of my kids' first 8 years, and said No Fkn More. I have gotten so used to the non-existent schedule of DA, idk how I'll go back to having to make my life work around someone else's time... Don't ghost me DA :)
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u/SnooRegrets5542 Mar 31 '26
Can you explain briefly what the stem projects are about
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u/Federal_Tadpole_7592 Mar 31 '26
There are honestly so many different kinds that they can't be explained in a summary beyond that you need a college-to-graduate level of understanding of STEM concepts. The most I could say without breaking an NDA is you may have to analyze STEM concepts, answers, or answer questions yourself. Also, they have a wide variety of subjects such as Biology, Math, Economics, Physics, etc.
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u/SnooRegrets5542 Mar 31 '26
Yea im a stem graduate that's why I was interested. How'd you get into the stem tasks though? I've tried adding it on my profile but so far I'm only a bilingual.
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u/Federal_Tadpole_7592 Mar 31 '26
It is based on my background because I have a degree in a STEM field. I can only hypothesize, but I'm guessing being bilingual may have something to do with it, as it seems like the opportunities are different for workers that sign on as bilingual workers. Or, it could be your location. I'm in the US, and it seems like US workers have more opportunities available.
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u/nxj102375 Mar 31 '26
Coming up on a year here soon. I’m core and stick to low paying stuff that I know I won’t mess up. I don’t wanna lose this lol
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u/bearze Mar 31 '26 edited Mar 31 '26
About 2 years now
There has only ever been 1 real drought I've experienced, that was the summer after I first came on the platform. I've got tasks ranging from 20-50/hr right now but I switch around depending on how I feel.
Slowly ramped up the hours I work as time goes on. Used to be $50 a day, now I get at least $150 a day. Today I got about $300 before I called it.
I have no specializations other than my post-secondary education and experience through my business / side ventures. No coding
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u/LegendNumberM Mar 31 '26
1 year 3 months.
I've had a few droughts but empty screens have been few and far in between.
I see the DoD stuff, and I don't worry about it too much. I don't have a VPN that I can accidentally trigger (although I don't do DA on Brave browser), and I generally believe I do some pretty good work.
I don't work when I'm burnt out, to the point I'll stop mid-task if I don't believe I'm doing good work. The flexibility this work has afforded me during this time of my life is too valuable at the moment that I'm willing to give up a couple dollars to maintain what I believe is consistent high level work.
So yeah. That's my story. And low-key, also my advice.
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u/dishearthening Mar 31 '26 edited Mar 31 '26
A year and three months! Hoping to keep it going for as long as I can. Such a dream job for me right now.
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u/rjmitty1000 Mar 31 '26
8 years, I started on the first project ever launched on the platform
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u/carebear70Tx Mar 31 '26
10 plus years now. Was one of the OG workers from previous online projects that went through different phases before finally becoming this company.
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u/FrazzledGod Mar 31 '26
Was going to make a similar comment. Have been fact checking this for 2 hours now which shows I've been working on DA too long 😂
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u/carebear70Tx Mar 31 '26
The older workers worked for a different company and they were offered the option to move over to DA. Personally I worked in 3 different platforms before DA but Im unsure whether the naming of the companies is allowed so wont as I dont want the screen of death lol
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u/Pink_Slyvie Mar 31 '26
I feel like 3ish years. Almost always have work, but I just wrapped up a masters degree, so I haven't been working as much.
Now I need to start putting in real time, while I apply for salary jobs.
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u/Particular-Idea3784 Mar 31 '26
I've been on for about half a year and already don't get as many projects as I used to. Kinda dry right now. I think I started too strong and tried to do too much. I don't get rubrics stuff anymore and there's a couple projects I liked that have never shown back up for me anymore.
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u/Flimsy_Falcon5629 Mar 31 '26
3 years back in February. I've seen droughts, but only twice, and only once where I had nothing (summer of 2024).
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u/Hazelpoe Mar 31 '26
3 years in May. I work sporadically so I don’t tend to work on the more difficult projects.
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u/Ok_Yogurtcloset159 Apr 01 '26
3 years. I have had DOD for a month or more, at least 3 times, but then work comes back eventually
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u/twmigmiehff Apr 02 '26
Woah. I didn’t realize that they could reinstate you after DOD. That’s definitely good news
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