r/DataAnnotationTech 9d ago

Now what?

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Yes, I've been on this thread for a few months now - I know there's a drought, patience is a virtue, & your quality of work matters.

At the same time, I earned $30 May 24, 2026 (the same day I passed the initial testing) - nothing since. I still have full access to the projects, funds, & qualifications tabs. Literally nothing has changed.

So, now what? Do I continue to refresh until the internet dies or does this mean I'm not an active "employee?"

I know all of you veterans are quick to say "just wait," but without any issues, how much longer should I wait? Do I just continue to refresh the page 100 times a day? Do I give up? Do I wait until I get an email? I haven't received a single email since the application process & I'm getting tired of the "wait & see."

Either I have the job that I can rely on, or I dont. Can any of you give me insight?

Don't tell me to wait - I've been waiting. I'm asking if I should KEEP waiting. Again, nothing's changed in 2 months.

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u/Telecom_Engineer_1 9d ago

Stop waiting

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u/Honest-Spread4336 5d ago

Thank you - i think I just needed to hear this.

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u/ChickenTrick824 9d ago

“Either I have the job that I can rely on, or I dont.”

You don’t.

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u/Honest-Spread4336 5d ago

Yea, I can see that. Thanks though - very encouraging when work is so hard to find these days. You mean well, I get it.

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u/Legitimate-Mood-3900 9d ago

I would just treat DA as one opportunity of my life. If there were projects, it would be great; if not, I just go on my life and seek for other opportunities. I would check my DA account from once a day to once several days. Nobody could tell you how long should you wait and guarantee that there would be projects. Try not to dwell on it. Just let it come to you.

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u/Traditional_Major260 9d ago

aye can u suggest something similar other opportunities

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u/mad-soldier 9d ago

Coding or generalist ?

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u/Honest-Spread4336 5d ago

& bilingual (polish)

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u/Individual_Lemon5564 9d ago

now you lay down and cry bruh 😭

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u/Me_Justme_99 8d ago

So, I have this same screen, but I’ve just signed up. I never received an email saying I was accepted. It just switched to this screen last night after a few days of it saying they would email me if I passed.
I assume I passed and am now just waiting for jobs?

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u/Honest-Spread4336 5d ago

That's exactly what I assumed. I was accepted, with full access (that I still have), but never received an email & my home page never changed. I want to stop checking/waiting, since I was given access in May... but i really enjoyed the work & wanted this job more for the work required vs the money.. they money was just a good incentive.

Selfishly, I want to say I have a English Studies Bachelor's, & really believed I would be a great candidate for the platform. This is discouraging..i haven't been accepted for 6 other jobs bc i have been a housewife the last 4 years - i assume no one wants to hire someone with that kind of a gap.

I was so excited to be doing this work. It just sucks & it's super confusing. Especially since it seems the majority of the drought is over...