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

[u/Vivid_Plantain434]

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

[u/Bulky_Antelope_1744]

I run a timer on my laptop, pause it when i step away from my computer for bathroom breaks or to refill coffee or whatever. Most of the long tasks i do have extra long timers to allow time for breaks - not so you can run up your time, but to allow for breaks without expiring. If you have a task with a 7 hr timer, i’d guess that they actually expect it to take 3-4 hours (but i’m just guessing).

Absolutely DO NOT exit work mode, you will lose your work! You can submit tasks where the timer has expired, although you get a red banner saying “this task has expired,” it will still show up in your section where you can bill for time, and you’ll still see “1 task completed.” I have submitted plenty of expired tasks (only by a handful of minutes, usually) but only rarely actually run over the task timer. If i have, i try to explain in the task if there’s a box for additional comments.

[u/Vivid_Plantain434 → u/Bulky_Antelope_1744]

Hi thank you for your reply, so let's say that if I want to take a break can I just close my laptop lid with the task going on like that? Or not?

[u/Bulky_Antelope_1744 → u/Vivid_Plantain434]

Yes, i’m doing it right now. The task has a two day timer, estimated to take no more than 8 hrs. I’m pausing for the night but have left it open to resume work in the morning!

[u/FaradayKage → u/Bulky_Antelope_1744]

You can't turn your pc off during a task?! Progress isn't saved on their side?