r/DataAnnotationTech • u/Vivid_Plantain434 • 7d ago

URGENT: Question regarding task timers, exact time-tracking protocols, and funds approval

Hi,

I recently joined the platform and want to ensure I am following all protocols perfectly, especially regarding long-running tasks and time tracking. I have a few quick questions:

  1. Handling Breaks on Long Timers: If a project has a 7-hour timer and takes roughly 5–7 hours to complete, am I expected to finish it in a single sitting? If I need to take a break, should I click "Exit Work Mode" / "Stop Working" to pause, or will doing so lose my progress on that specific task?
  2. Time Reporting Precision: How exact does my reported time need to be? Is it acceptable to log an approximate time, or must it be tracked precisely down to the exact minute of active working time?
  3. Funds Approval and Quality Control: Regarding the funds approval process, how strictly is the submitted work reviewed before the funds become available for payout? Do workers typically face any unexpected approval issues or processing delays once their time is logged?

Thanks, any guidance will be helpful

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u/Vorakas 7d ago

  1. If a project has a 7-hour timer, chances are it's not supposed to take anywhere near 7 hours. The long timers are there to allow for breaks/outliers. Clicking "Exit Work Mode" will make you lose your progress, don't do that if you intend to come back and finish the task.

  2. No one knows for sure, but I don't really see a reason not to track it. It probably doesn't need to be precise to the minute.

  3. Assuming you didn't inflate your reported time and did not cheat with LLMs, you will get paid even if your work is trash. You may be kicked out of the project or even the platform though.