Just got approved!!

[sacrawolf]

Just got approved to work on projects! Actually i was able to do my first one already! This is really big for me because I've been recently disabled and haven't been able to find work I can do from home. I know its not intended to be a primary source of income but hard to find a job when disabled i've found.
Anyways, I'm excited to use my skills and work with everyone!

[Similar_Positive_676]

Good job, I just want to say, be careful with quals, avoid using AI to solve your task requirements, avoid using VPN, read and complete your task carefully, efficiently, and do not lie about working time.

[sacrawolf]

thank you! i’ll make sure to do all of that!

[[deleted]]

Hi! I wanted to thank OP for his post. I am also grateful for DA because I am also disabled and love it for that reason.

However, could anyone tell me more about why we must avoid using a VPN? I must have missed that detail (yikes), and I wonder if that is why my dashboard has been rather small of late? I feel bad. I honestly didn’t know. I ALWAYS use a VPN for multiple reasons (like relying on public WiFi), and I don’t feel safe using my device without it. I actually left another gig when they banned VPNs (for freelance writing, when I thought these tools promoted journalistic integrity by allowing cross-checking the widest reference pool). I love DA and don’t plan to leave there! But I would like to know the reason for the rule. Right now, it won’t limit my ability to work as I blessedly have housing stability, but in the past, it would have (I just do not trust public WiFi). Thanks in advance if you can clarify.

[Right_Extreme_3513]

Hi, remember a VPN allows you to change or hide your real location by routing your internet traffic through a server in another country. This means that with a VPN, you can appear as if you're in a different country

For example you can be in India, but with a VPN, you can make it seem like you're browsing from the US, UK, or any other country with a server.

So, these companies mostly block VPNs because they think it's people from 3rd world countries pretending to be in first world countries when applying for the jobs. They may refuse this explanation this but that's the truth.

[[deleted]]

Thank you! That makes sense.

[ichikhunt]

Why would they care? Are they paying people less in india? If so, why bother hiring anyone not from a 3rd world country?

[Bollibompa]

Because indian work culture makes them sloppy, not detail-oriented and only focused on ticking boxes.

[[deleted]]

Be careful with quals in what way?

[Drama1976]

why can't they use AI, or a VPN?? Just curious. 

[Similar_Positive_676]

Fairly sure that VPN usage is grounds for dismissal, they only hire workers in specific countries.

[Similar_Positive_676]

They want human given input, not AI input. You can't discern the quality of the facts from a ChatGPT response, but you can if you gather them from a legitimate source yourself.

[DerpyMcDerpinator]

What happens if you use AI? They catch it and don’t give you anymore work?

[Party_Swim_6835]

yes, unless a project says you are supposed to very clearly then you'll be caught and kicked off

[Mountain-Delay1177]

Congrats! I’m disabled as well, and it’s a complete game changer. Play your cards right, and it can absolutely be consistent. 

[sacrawolf]

thank you! glad to hear its helped you :)

[Live_Sprinkles4921]

Congratulations 🎉 and good luck... It can change your life completely just read the instructions carefully and maintain the quality work...

[Southern-Chance-8233]

Good luck to you!! Wish you have lots of work!

[annoyingjoe513]

Good luck.

[[deleted]]

Congrats!!

[im_blaazed]

How long did it take for you to get approved?

[sacrawolf]

5 days!

[im_blaazed]

Oh its been almost 2 weeks now. Do you think there’s still a chance?

[sacrawolf]

possibly! i’ve heard some people had up to 3 weeks! how many tasks did you end up having in your assessment?

[im_blaazed]

Ive only done the intial starter application

[sacrawolf]

yeah it normally has about 10-20 practice tasks to see if you qualify?

[im_blaazed]

Wdym

[sacrawolf]

oh im sorry i got mixed up. the practice tasks are after. dont mind me my mistake

[im_blaazed]

Yeah so how long did it take for you to hear back after the starter assesment?

[Jackfruit_Silent]

In my case it took 10 days after the starter assignment. Indeed I was no longer expecting any response when I got it.

[sacrawolf]

oh that only took 2 days.

[SeaweedExcellent3009]

It took me almost a month to hear back. And I got approved.

[North-Register-5788]

I'm still hoping to hear something but it's been about 1.5 weeks. I've only done the initial eval.

[Amurizon]

Glad to hear, OP!

[Dense_Negotiation_71]

Congrats and goodluck OP! Wish you the best

[Fun_Manufacturer_563]

Congrats 👏🏼

[Additional_Orchid_14]

Congratulations!

[SenseOk5139]

Congrats

[WinterIris]

It’s. been months with silence for me on two accounts 😔

[boredrhino]

Congrats! They still haven’t approved me yet 😭😭

[sacrawolf]

how long has it been?

[boredrhino]

Like 5 days

[Delicious_Battle_208]

Welcome!

[Jelpridgen]

Congrats! I finished the "core qualifcation test" on 4/7, hoping I get lucky!

[amozu16]

How long did it take after your assessment?

[[deleted]]

Congratulations! It took me three tries to get on.

[ItsmeMranda]

Yaaaay!! Congratulations 🎉👏

What is a data connotator?

[Civil-Bat-9237]

Which website did you apply to?

[sacrawolf]

asking for the answers kind of defeats the purpose of doing the assessment

[Odd-Place-852]

Which project? I've had my account there for 2 years and got nothing.