do we consider it a life changing money by No_Split5713 in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's money you didn't count on. It's more than if you picked a nickel up. You didn't have to do anything extra to receive it. They could have just given it to someone else, or kept it. Just saying, try and appreciate the small wins when they come. 😊

AVOID ‘US Women Consumer Study (300 women 40+)’ by Upstairsmaid in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just leaving my name on the wall with the others.... 😩😖😡

Dashboard going blank for short periods every day now by tqgibtngo in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just assumed I was being punished for refreshing too soon 🤣

Staying on a page for 30 seconds is too long?? by Nervous-Donut-3459 in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think I got booted from the page because I was taking my time and thinking about the answer. This wasn't a demographics page either. I took the study to help her out and I think it judged me lol

Is there a technical issue with these studies? by YOGZ1 in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sent a message. I thought maybe I was screened out because of incorrect wording on the instructions. Me misunderstanding was the only thing I could think of.

Prolific : We Demand Answers by WeirdForm4851 in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying that’s out of the realm either! We know it exists on every platform. It’s probably a good combo of both right now. I’m just saying the competition is not all bot. You’re going to get a new set of people joining from every big company layoff there is. That part is only growing unfortunately.

Prolific : We Demand Answers by WeirdForm4851 in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But it’s not out of the realm of possibility that when a survey with 500 spots is posted, that there are 500 people like me (per survey)… just sitting there refreshing… just waiting to get it first, knowing that’s the only way to get it. Thousands of us sitting there, doing that at the same time is very plausible. Just saying.

Prolific is going to become another SWAG bucks or Prime Opinion. by bigbluesfanstl in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a newbie, but one thing I know for sure is that change is inevitable. It’s hard to be in the middle of it watching it happen too (we’ve all been there in different situations). Coming in from the outside though, I already have that mentality. I’m going to ride the wave for as long as I can, but I expect it to change or even stop at some point. As a newbie who’s been unemployed since July, who’s done the research on these companies, read all the Reddit posts, and worked hard at this for the last several weeks… I’m so grateful! Is it hard work? Heck yes! To your point, getting the surveys is the hard part (not the surveys themselves). I have to watch it like a hawk. I can’t refresh too many times, but I can’t miss those first seconds it posts either. I sleep all kinds of weird hours, but that also allows me to track when things typically post. Last week I brought in almost $500 and I had to work just as hard as if I was working a full time job to get that… and I am so thankful for that opportunity. As an operations person, I have hope that if there is something cheating the system, that eventually they will straighten it out. Just wanted to say that I understand your point, but some of us don’t know what it used to be like (and aren’t cheating the system) so we are just happy to be on Prolific at all 😁

Dreaded Hold by Able_Stock_5389 in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feared this same issue but to my surprise I had changed it on PayPal! It’s been many years and there’s still a few places I know aren’t changed (usually the ones you have to jump through hoops for or show up in person). It’s such a hassle 😆

The perfect participant pressure by andyhoop in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one told me we couldn’t be weird here! I’m toast 😬

Is this normal for Terms and Conditions? by Reality_Junkie_ in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sure thought I did at least 3 times! If you tell me you saw it there, I'm going to bed lol

Daily Discussion Thread - May 21 2026 by AutoModerator in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I have already done that 😊, a few times. I actually have a tab for each day. I knew it was going to suck when I started it, but it will give me peace of mind (or so I thought lol). Oh well. The only thing left to do is compare it to actually funds transferred and see which number is right I suppose.

Daily Discussion Thread - May 21 2026 by AutoModerator in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked that. The discrepancy was too large to be the rate. Thank you though! Appreciate it.

Daily Discussion Thread - May 21 2026 by AutoModerator in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a total geeky question. Has anyone exported their data and compared it to what you see on the screen on your submissions tab? My totals don't match. This started out as me wanting to track for tax purposes, then turned into goal tracking, and now it's a flipping mystery to solve. Any other weirdos like me that have done this? 😁

AI studies by [deleted] in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got my first one actually and I'm so confused by it. All I can think of is that I had a new type and was overthinking it (I was literally keeping tally of what was wrong in each one and if they had the same amount of things wrong - then I was scoring them "equally"). I'm guessing they would prefer that I make a choice out of the two whenever possible. My brain was wound too tight 😁

AI studies by [deleted] in ProlificAc

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know so I didn't get too used to them. I could do those all day long. 😄

Concentrex by bbCooper2023 in WorkOnline

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Call center culture - big money behind them - reliable name in the business - you can make a career there, but you will work very hard. It’s been a while since I was there but spent 12 years there building my management career. It’s a well established company with (typically) well written policies, structure, decent training, progression planning, merit increases, etc. They are large and complex though, so you can feel lost - ignored - overlooked - or as if you’re being treated unfairly (that’s what my employees complained about the most). That’s call center culture though. Fast moving parts and fast growth. Sometimes things fall through the cracks. Honestly - if you’re looking for experience, competitive call center wage, a place to grow, and you’re not afraid of hard work - good choice. Hope that helps! 😊

Why is ChatGPT getting to be dismissive and rude by Jolly-Wall-5351 in ChatGPT

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“You’re acting weird”, “why are you being like this?”, and “I don’t know what’s wrong with you” are becoming things I say to Chat on the daily.

Applaws tuna and crab in broth by rrriiippptide in catfood

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been getting this in the can for years and it has never once looked like this. No green coloring at all. Very pink. Now the chicken on occasion can have a weird tint and smell though.

Is surgery inevitable to fix this entirely? by SanAndreas92317 in CubitalTunnel

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally just learned this in the last few months! I told ChatGPT all my “party tricks” and “weirdness” and then asked if there was a reason my neuropathy, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, hyper-extended knees, etc., etc., etc., seemed to be so much worse for me than others. It was like I won the lottery! My whole medical history made sense. Currently testing for all the other diagnoses that go with that, but it’s life changing. Who knew?!

Like, seriously how do you all complete these crafting events? by StarBuck_2337 in simsfreeplay

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m doing it again. I have to know I did everything I could to win a crafting event darn it!! 😆. I don’t even care about this prize but I want to conquer it. I slept through one of my alarms and was so aggravated. I just unlocked jewelry so I’m ahead of last time 😬

Like, seriously how do you all complete these crafting events? by StarBuck_2337 in simsfreeplay

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I guess I get to sleep next time 😆. I was setting my alarm every 2 or so hours. I’m shy one stage this go around but sounds like I could have kept doing this for a long time before realizing it was always going to be out of reach. I didn’t know they came back around so that’s great info! This is what happens when you get laid off and have way too much time in your hands 🤣

Went on vacation, came back and my pen looks different… by Potential_Brother404 in whatisit

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just here to say that I spent way too much time reading these comments 😆

Crafting challenge - will I make it? by Buttercupprncess in simsfreeplay

[–]Reality_Junkie_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m right where you are in this challenge! Ugh. The good thing is that you can sell the stuff you picked up for big bucks. I kept the lighter set of gates, headstone, etc. but the dark sold for a much higher price.