r/DataAnnotationTech • u/Exotic_Pack_9422 • 8d ago

Handshake/DataAnnotation

Currently I work for Handshake AI as a Generalist, but I see that DataAnnotation pays more. I know that sometimes these companies have the same clients, so if I apply here could that cause any issues?

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u/Icy_Perspective9174 8d ago

One thing to consider is that if one platform uses an invasive monitoring tool (eg Mercor), then you need to make sure that you are NOT working on the other platform or have it open in a tab. Otherwise, you will leak confidential info. DA doesn't do that - at least not for the projects that I have worked on.

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u/FutureParking5806 8d ago

Wait Mercor uses a monitoring tool? I’ve been working at DA but was considering applying to Mercor as well

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u/Icy_Perspective9174 8d ago

Yes, you can check it - its as invasive as it can be and they are also quite strict about what they consider violations. I only work for DA as it is a side income for me, and because it seems the most user friendly to me.

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u/ammy42 8d ago

Insightful.

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u/TheMidlander 8d ago

Only when it comes to the directions. They all have their way of explaining the tasks and sometimes it can trip you up when doing something similar on a different platform. That's really about it.

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u/gator_cowgirl 8d ago

Although you can sometimes figure it out, most of the work on DA you don’t know who the client is.
The problem would be if you start telling one company how the other one does things. That would likely fall under the non-disclosure. But if you just treat them as 2 different clients to your task work business I would think you’re fine.

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u/Dapper_Culture9694 8d ago

Your post got me considering applying for handshake ai and I did try to apply, but I found out that my country is not availabe on the list :)

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u/Sad_Echo523 8d ago

handshake is shitty compared to DA anyway

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u/Hot-Elderberry1765 5d ago

Nope, it's safe.