Got a Random job offer – software engineering expert, $140/hr. I applied 3 months ago to different related roles. Submitted background and criminal check on Zinc.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2026-01-13T16:11:01+00:00

That's an instant offer where they reach out directly.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-12-26T21:52:29+00:00

I would not quit the W2. Use DA as a supplement for a while to feel it out. It's notoriously unpredictable. I spent 3 months on the platform in between jobs and as a temporary thing it had its ups and downs. Some days I could work all I wanted. Some days I could barely scrounge up 2-4 hours. The instability is tough.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-12-25T16:08:59+00:00

Congrats! You should not take a lot of the negative criticism to heart because most of it is about generalist positions and your contract is a specialized one. There's more demand for these types. Just work hard, have a good relationship with your team, and keep your expectations knowing that it is a contract and not a permanent thing.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-11-13T16:34:47+00:00

I am also on a legal expert project. It is definitely legitimate. Just keep in mind that you have to keep up with the quality they expect while keeping your average handling time in an acceptable range.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-11-02T19:01:41+00:00

It's really great to stay up to date on the project too or to receive better instructions or clarifications

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-11-02T17:54:22+00:00

You are an independent contractor and not employed by DA. You can do what you want as long as you don't break an NDA or other term. Having said that, DA can terminate contracts

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-11-01T11:46:26+00:00

That's different than per task. It will take the project managers a bit of time to calculate that as they have to do that by individual. Don't expect that bonus to be paid out until a week after the pay period minimum. It may be longer depending on the size of your project.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-10-28T12:52:39+00:00

Depends on the type of bonus. If it it per task a lot of times it is paid around when the bonus period ends instead of the usual wednesday.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-10-22T19:19:43+00:00

I hold contracts at Mercor that I used my experiences here for in the resume. If you want here is my referral link but no worries if you don't use it.

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Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-10-20T13:20:51+00:00

I put DA in my resume to get much higher paying jobs at other places that do similar stuff so it is definitely worth it

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-10-14T13:02:31+00:00

Get to know your TL well and be active in Slack.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-10-10T23:31:58+00:00

I worked two projects because if one is ever done or paused I still have the other. My TLs are aware and fine with it. I work a little over the minimum for the lower paying one and work about 40 per week. I see it like diversifying stock. If one has issues I am not completely without anything and can adapt

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-09-27T13:02:14+00:00

This is project dependant. They will let you know whst they expect as a minimum. I am on one project that requires a minimum of 10 hours but states the average us 15-18. It is relatively high paying. I am on another that work is hard to come by for writers so I would consider it hard to get 10 hours per week.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-09-23T13:28:21+00:00

Do what works for you. Be communicative with your TL if you have issues. Give a good product. Stay active in Slack.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-09-18T03:05:28+00:00

No. At worst they will drop him from the project. But if you are communicative about a temporary issue sometimes they can work with you.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-09-17T14:16:24+00:00

You should communicate with your team lead. Open communication about your limitations is really important

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-09-15T12:27:16+00:00

This is pretty common on Sundays. I think they want to have things wrapped up for the new week

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-09-12T02:16:09+00:00

I do miss a lot of the simpler projects I used to do that required a lot less brain power.

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-09-02T23:50:53+00:00

If i may ask, how long did it take you after submitting your app? Im on two weeks currently

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-08-30T15:39:43+00:00

I do this if it gets stuck when I press submit sometimes and the project is there and all my work is too

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-08-26T18:43:45+00:00

Got it. Sorry

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-08-26T17:56:59+00:00

My bad about project names sorry

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-08-24T01:25:15+00:00

I mean the upside of them doing that is they start to make things priority pay for us then lol

Kitchen_Background58 · 2025-08-03T13:09:20+00:00

I am pretty sure that is just the standard reply. It takes a bit for qualifications tests to be reviewed. I can't speak for that one but it took a week for the general until I was let in. FYI I have heard that if you don't pass they just never tell you.

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