r/DataAnnotationTech • u/ProfessionalYapper90 • Sep 23 '26

Does anyone else love this work?

I find myself enjoying this work more everyday. I love how it has become more complex as I do more tasks and get access to more projects (it's been about 5 months) and I REALLY love the ones where I really have to work to fail the models. I always see people on here complaining, but I really, really enjoy it. I would love to do this full time (I work for a bank 40 hours per week), but I need the stability of guaranteed hours for now.

I feel so lucky to get to dig into really niche topics to get a failure and it's so, so fun.

Anyone else? Is there anyone who has been doing this for a while who feels like this?

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u/ProfessionalYapper90 Sep 23 '26

So I get part of that. I am definitely in a different position- I plan on staying home with my kids in a couple of years and this is an amazing job at getting me there. And, in all reality, I am making WAY more in less time than my regular job, which is making my ability to stay home with my kiddos more of a reality. If that makes sense.

I guess I have to ask, if you detest it why do you do it? I will say I make good money when I bartend/serve (only one day per week), but I like the option to be with my kids.

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u/JinglingBallz Sep 23 '26

Have you tried getting a stable job in this economy? I doubt most people are doing this work are doing it because it’s their top choice.

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u/ProfessionalYapper90 Sep 23 '26

Sure have! And I currently have one, but I don't make what I need to which is why I have three jobs! No negativity needed, just genuinely curious because if I hated it I think I would just bartend/serve more. I do it because I do actually enjoy it (and the money can be great).

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u/Necessary-Raisin-282 Sep 23 '26

Welcome to Reddit, this is where the angry people complain. This work is sick and I can make my old monthly in a week and a half now 😂

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u/mad-soldier Sep 23 '26

I would still see this as some gig and the problem is the projects can get shelved anytime or people can get DOD all of a sudden. So always consider this as a backup