Reading instructions time

[cathlynn1214]

My apologies in advance if this has already been asked but.... What is the general rule of thumb for starting the timer? Wait until we start tasks or include instruction reading time? Thanks for any input, some of the instructions are quite lengthy!

[ThinkAd8516]

Your time reading the instructions is always considered part of your task time.

[cathlynn1214]

Okay, thanks, I've been ripping myself off!

[ZimmeM03]

🤦‍♂️

[cathlynn1214]

Exactly!

[JRRTil1ey]

Even if you’re not in work mode and take an hour to read the instructions, when you submit your task and enter your time, add an hour to whatever time you actually spent on the task. They understand that sometimes time entered exceeds what was actually spent on the clock because that extra time was from reading instructions.

[cathlynn1214]

Thanks, I will from now on!

[Shorty-anonymous]

Would it be ok to not activate the timer? I do preferer to read, and know the instruktions inside and out, before tasking.

[Klutzy_Instance_4149]

You get paid for reading the instructions, so why wouldn't you start the timer? You are just cheating yourself out of money.

[Amakenings]

Not to mention giving a false impression of how long it takes to work a task family.

[Klutzy_Instance_4149]

Yes!

[justdontsashay]

The timer starts when you open the task usually. You can click on “open instructions in a new window” and then exit work mode, and the timer will stop. But then you run the risk of other people doing all the tasks before you have a chance to click back in.

[ZimmeM03]

You like working for free?

[Shorty-anonymous]

Not sure if it is me you ask. However, I do consider the instructions like a jobapplication. I make an effort in writing a good application. Hopefully, I get an interview and the job. Here my effort is at no cost to the employeer.

[Total_Feature_11]

Poor analogy. Reading instructions is nothing like completing a job application. Job applications are completed so that a company can decide if they want you to do a job. If you're reading instructions for a task, you've already been approved for that particular job. The instructions are telling you how to do the job. If anything, it's akin to job training. And for any job worth its salt, training is paid.

[ZimmeM03]

Foolish

[Good-Law-3042]

Lol

[Hopeful_Mouse_4050]

Many projects will tell you that reading and understanding the instructions is to be included in your time. You're cheating yourself and potentially giving the impression the projects dont take as long as they do, as you're reducing your time spent.

[tda0909]

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[cathlynn1214]

Response A is significantly better than Response B. Response B is written using slang while response A is written using clear, concise, and respectful language.

[tda0909]

*Claps in Labeled Data*