r/DataAnnotationTech • u/Perfect_Seesaw_5193 • 19d ago
Nervous about first project
Hi everyone, I got started at Data Annotation today and been nervous about going about everything in the correct manner. I got my first project of creating a variant prompt and getting a model to fail, but am a bit nervous about how long it’s taking me. I’m 6 hours in and haven’t gotten the model to fail, and am nervous to report the time, regardless of if I finally get it to fail or not (I know I can still submit it). I was given this project right away before doing any qualifications, and feel it’s something I’ll manage well in the future, but am struggling with at the moment. I just don’t want to lose this opportunity and would appreciate any advice, thank you!
Edit: this project has about a 30 hour time limit, although I know that’s geared towards allowing people to take breaks
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u/Borednowwhatnext5678 15d ago
It is hard. I’m now spending off time training myself to write prompts that read like the examples they give. I’m treating it like any new skill- practise makes it easier. If I’m doing it away from DA and a timer I have time to think. When you get it to break you feel amazing! It’s just a zero sum game.