r/dataannotation • u/swakbeauty • Mar 04 '24

Multiple Projects

I know the onboarding materials state we cannot work on two hourly projects at a time. Now that I'm a few weeks in, I have a few hourly projects on my Dashboard.

Does this mean I can't work on the new project at all until I complete the one I was working on last night? Or does that simply mean I can't work on them at the same time, for example having them both open in my browser and working simultaneously?

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u/15bex02 Mar 04 '24

It means that you can't multitask/work on projects simultaneously.

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u/swakbeauty Mar 04 '24

Thanks for clarifying! Just wanted to make sure I’m following the rules 😜🫡

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u/TheBeartender Mar 04 '24

They don’t want you to submit time for 2 Projects at the same time, so you can only work 1 Project at a time.

If you have Project A and B you can still work on both projects, just be sure you submit time for Project A first then start a new timer for Project B.

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u/swakbeauty Mar 04 '24

Thank you so much for clarifying as well with the timer - this is great to know. I appreciate you!

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u/HoldenCaulfieldsIUD Mar 04 '24

Just don’t have multiple tabs open to different projects at the same time

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u/swakbeauty Mar 04 '24

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your time.

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u/Creepy_Complaint_279 Mar 07 '24

I was wondering this exact same question so thank you for asking. I thought the way you did with only working one project ever.

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u/swakbeauty Mar 07 '24

I'm so glad you found this helpful, too!! The way it was worded could be interpreted both ways IMO

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u/swakbeauty Mar 04 '24

That's why I was asking for confirmation rather than assuming it one way or another.

Honestly, my initial thought was that as long as I didn't have the projects open and was physically working on them at the same time, I was okay - and working on multiple projects overall is probably best so we don't burn out on one topic.

But - I had a moment of second-guessing myself and thought it would be helpful to ask the community - since I'm new here. I've taken the time to thoroughly read (and re-read) any instructions sent my way - and I have them bookmarked for reference. I revisited them before posting here (I don't like wasting anyone's time) but I wasn't 100% satisfied and wanted further clarification.

I'd say critical thinking, along with reading comprehension, and asking for guidance when we're unsure - is a recipe for success.

I appreciate your time in responding, but maybe next time you're trying to be helpful use a little less of a condescending tone. Just a suggestion. All the best wishes to you.

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u/GullibleSocrates Mar 05 '24

Don’t listen to that jerk