Why I Got FIRED From DataAnnotation.Tech

Summary

The video script narrates the experience of a worker who was fired from a data annotation site, 'Dat Rotation Tech,' after earning nearly $2,000 in their first year. The narrator details their journey, the challenges faced, and the potential reasons for their dismissal, including possible repetitiveness and lack of concentration. They also share insights on how to avoid similar mistakes and express gratitude for the opportunity, recommending the site for side income while warning of its temporary nature.

Takeaways

• 😀 The narrator earned $1,938 from working on a site called 'dat rotation tech' alongside a full-time job.
• 😞 The narrator was let go from the site and shares their experience to help others avoid similar mistakes.
• 📈 They began working in June 2023 and initially earned around $500 per week, working up to 5 hours a day.
• 🔄 After a few months, the narrator reduced their time commitment due to other life commitments and the unsustainable nature of the workload.
• 💡 They enjoyed working on one main project due to its interesting tasks and clear instructions, which led to higher pay rates over time.
• 📉 As the favorite project ended, the narrator had to work on unfamiliar projects with less guidance, leading to decreased enjoyment and productivity.
• 🤔 The narrator speculates that after earning over $10,000, the number of available tasks dropped, possibly due to a site review.
• 😳 They were eventually locked out of their account with an empty dashboard, indicating termination from the site.
• 🙏 Despite the loss, the narrator is grateful for the opportunity and income provided by 'dat rotation tech'.
• 🚫 The narrator believes their termination may have been due to making repetitive or mindless errors in their work.
• 🔄 They advise others to fully read and understand project instructions to avoid being let go for quality issues.
• 🌐 The narrator has moved on to a similar competitor site for data annotation work and will share their experiences through videos.

Q & A

What was the initial reason for the speaker to start working on the 'dat rotation tech' site?

The speaker started working on the 'dat rotation tech' site to earn additional income alongside their full-time job.

How much did the speaker earn in their first year working on the site?

The speaker earned $1,938 in their first year working on the site.

What was the speaker's weekly earning at the peak of their involvement with the site?

At the peak of their involvement, the speaker was earning around $500 every week.

Why did the speaker slow down on the amount of time they were putting into the site after a few months?

The speaker slowed down due to other life commitments, such as starting a YouTube channel and trying other side hustle sites.

What was the primary project the speaker worked on, and why did they enjoy it?

The speaker primarily worked on one main project with various related tasks. They enjoyed it because they knew the process well, found the work interesting, and it wasn't too concentration-heavy compared to other projects.

How much did the speaker earn per hour at the peak of their pay rate for the main project?

At the peak of their pay rate, the speaker was earning $31 an hour for the main project.

What happened a few months before the speaker lost access to their favorite project?

The tasks for the favorite project started to slowly disappear, signaling the project was coming to an end.

What was the speaker's total earnings on the site before they lost access?

The speaker's total earnings on the site before losing access were over $10,000.

Why does the speaker believe they were let go from the site?

The speaker believes they were let go due to making mindless errors in their work, possibly from not concentrating fully or working on autopilot.

What was the speaker's reaction when they saw an empty dashboard on the site?

The speaker was devastated, as they lost access to all their projects, qualifications, and the Slack group they were part of.

What advice does the speaker have for others to avoid making the mistakes that led to their termination?

The speaker advises others to ensure they are fully reading through the work, avoid rushing, and not to rely too heavily on the site as a sole source of income.

What is the speaker doing now since they can no longer work on 'dat rotation tech'?

The speaker is now working on a similar competitor site, training AI, and plans to make videos about this new site.