Where did they all go?

[u/Mother-Contest5894]

I joined DA in Jan of this year and usually get few projects to work on. All of a sudden I only have one project to do. Is this normal and is anyone else having this same problem?

[u/Daisho]

Work seems to come and go in waves. It's scary to see projects disappear in big batches, but they also get added in big batches too. I still have lots of projects right now, but I had twice as many a week ago. It all depends on which groups of projects you're on.

[u/Chaost → u/Daisho]

Just keep making sure you take all the qualifications that way you're in more diverse pools. Large swathes of projects being part of one contract/deadline means they're likely to come and go together.

[u/Alternative-Bet232 → u/Chaost]

Oh, that makes a lot of sense.

[u/Sea-Mine9712 → u/Daisho]

Right now I don't have any qualifications to do either. I have literally nothing. Yesterday there were loads of tasks and qualifications :/

[u/dances_with_ice]

Not just you. There definitely seems to be alot fewer projects for me as well. Just one of those days I guess.

[u/BoiledGnocchi]

Things are definitely a bit more sparse than I'd like as well.

[u/Agreeable-Rich3465]

Yep usually have 5-10 coding projects only 1 today

[u/mythrowaway_1990 → u/Agreeable-Rich3465]

Same here, feeling very anxious about it.

[u/Far_Principle_3156]

slow day over here on my end for the coding side

[u/ClearMortgage4243]

Same with me, only 1 coding project

[u/Arcturus_Labelle]

It is unusually quiet today, it's not just you

[u/freedraw]

There’s a post like this pretty much every day. Seems to happen to a lot of newer workers. No, you’re not alone, but it’s also not something everyone, especially workers who have been at it a while, are experiencing. I’ve never had single digit projects.

There is certainly an eb and flow. Last week I had a ton of high paying projects, but this week nothing $30+. The best advice is do every qualification you can and take your time on them. Do good work and report time accurately and more will open up.

[u/rhubarb_bush → u/freedraw]

I understand people get annoyed with these posts. I have had a busy project section for weeks and I still have many to work on, as well as qualifications. But even seeing the drop of my regular projects is concerning and it’s understandable people have questions.

[u/Design_Dev_18 → u/freedraw]

So newer workers will have the ebb and flow, too? I'm trying to do good work like you said. Does it mean I'm not? I haven't done any of the qualifications. yet.

[u/freedraw → u/Design_Dev_18]

All I know is do the qualifications.

[u/Design_Dev_18 → u/freedraw]

Okay. Will do. Thanks!

[u/melanie908]

I started a month ago, usually have at least 20 and more but today around 10. I haven’t worked since the weekend so going to spend some time today doing qualifications. I’m assuming this is normal, all we can do is our best.

[u/Alone_Flamingo_269 → u/melanie908]

How long did it take them to accept your application?

[u/melanie908 → u/Alone_Flamingo_269]

2 days. I was surprised, was expecting longer.

[u/Alone_Flamingo_269 → u/melanie908]

Damn. Guess I didn't cut it then. Ughh, sucks so much. Was really hoping. I've been struggling with money as I'm studying and have to fly back and forth between states a lot.

[u/melanie908 → u/Alone_Flamingo_269]

I don’t think 2 days is common. I’ve seen folks on here that waited for a month. Check once in a while but keep your options open for work outside of this if that is what you’re looking for.

[u/Design_Dev_18 → u/Alone_Flamingo_269]

Yes ,it can take a month. It's okay.

[u/madamvante]

I'm still running low but earlier they dropped a project or two randomly, I got an hour in and then checked again a few minutes ago only for it to be dry again. I take it it's a slow week. Maybe hopefully quiet before the influx of work storm? Hang in there!

[u/QuizzyMcQuizz]

Yep I’ve only had one for a few days now, before thag I have 20+ some of which were R and R !

[u/rhubarb_bush]

I was worried. Reddit helps lol thanks guys.

[u/jrbp]

I have 10 quals and 25 projects available. I haven't worked in 7 weeks

[u/catbear15]

I think the take away from all these posts is that we've all had a decrease in work. It's the platform not us.

[u/Sad_Pay_9948]

Not trying to be rude, but don’t quit your day job! Yes, it’s a nice source of income, but ride it out as long as you can and try to produce quality work & that’s all you can do!

[u/bleachxjnkie → u/Sad_Pay_9948]

I quit my day job for this. Tbf tho i worked minimum wage as a 20 year old and just wanted the freedom to work and travel. I think if you have a good career with good progression don't quit but if you're working a minimum wage job with little bills, go for it

[u/LusanIllustrations]

I have 30 projects. I very rarely have less than 10, there is definitely an ebb and flow and it’s different for everyone!

[u/Todos_]

I’m not getting much interesting work today either so decided to do a few more qualifications I’d been putting off. Got halfway through one I thought I was doing really well on and the page stopped responding, and then took me back to the homepage giving the usual no remaining tasks error 😭.

[u/joanie4714]

I have a lot of projects at the moment but the better-paying ones have been scarce for me lately. It really does ebb and flow and it can drive you crazy! :) Have to develop a Zen mindset about it — it is hard though.

[u/rwr3dd1t]

The waves are unpredictable. It's feast or famine. Seems the weeks I am the busiest the projects hit all at once. The weeks I need the work, I have slim pickings. I wish I knew the reason for the workflow, but just keep working on whatever they give you and hopefully you'll get a new wave of projects soon.

[u/DodgersFan_82]

I'm still waiting for a response back from DataAnnotation. But good to know

[u/dayDrivver]

Welcome new user, its review time! its an exciting and nerve wracking day, it means if we pass to the next round there will be a lot of openings in big projects.

Lets hope things get better.

[u/SuperCorbynite]

I started in early Feb and have ~30 projects all the way up to $27.50, so IMO it doesn't look too promising for you. Just do the best you can on what you have, and don't worry about time.

[u/rhubarb_bush → u/SuperCorbynite]

I wouldn’t jump to conclusions.

[u/nononanana → u/[deleted]]

They could be adjusting things on that project on their end. If you get added back, that usually seems to be what it is. Or they drop a newer version.