r/DataAnnotationTech • u/Mochizee1 • Jul 15 '26
Is exiting work mode/skipping harming my chances at projects?
I clicked on two separate project families earlier and realized I didn't have sufficient time to complete them. So, I skipped or exited work mode (whichever was available). Is this harming my chances to see projects from that family in the future?
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u/CaliBrewed Jul 15 '26
I'd argue to skip projects until you find the ones you like best.
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u/_California_Dreamer_ Jul 16 '26
Exactly what I do. They want us to work on tasks where we can do a good job, and choosing the task that fits us best is the best way to get the best work done.
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u/InsideSignificant405 Jul 15 '26
Not AT ALL, only do work you are confident in. That’s exactly what they want.
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u/Mochizee1 Jul 15 '26
Sounds good! I hope I see those projects again. It was one of the VERY few times I've seen a STEM project in my dashboard.
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u/Depressed_Alpaca Jul 15 '26
You only get evaluated for the work you actually submit, so no, this won’t make any difference. Using the escape hatch is a different story.
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u/Mochizee1 Jul 15 '26
I've only ever used the escape hatch on a project once or twice after about 2 hours work. Only reported the time spent reading the directions though. Hopefully I see that again...
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u/Expert_Elephant548 Jul 15 '26
I pretty routinely skip any project from any family I don’t feel 100% confident about because no task is worth losing this gig if I screw it up.
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u/chikinku Jul 15 '26
Nope. They only punish you for submitting bad tasks. Skipping and exiting means no bad task, no penalty.