At Appen, our Crowd is global, and we love hearing from our Contributors how we became part of their daily lives. We spoke to Ana, from Mexico, about how she joined Appen for a new experience.
Please tell us about yourself
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Ana visiting the Tequila Jalisco Pueblo Magico.
I live independently in Mexico City. I love soccer and almost all other sports. I like reading as well—the old way—on paper books.
Why did you choose Appen?
I chose to be a Contributor for Appen because it is fun and you get to be paid as well!
When do you do your work?
I like to work in the mornings.
What is your favorite part about being a Contributor?
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Ana sitting by the ocean in Bahía de Tangolunda, Huatulco.
My favorite part is you get to choose your time and projects to work on. I like projects that do not demand that much of my time.
What has Appen enabled you to do that you couldn’t before?
Thanks for chatting with us, Ana!
Are YOU interested in becoming an Appen Contributor?
Interested in flexible work hours and fair pay? You can become an Appen Contributor, just like Ana! To get started, visit our jobs page and follow these simple steps:
- Select a project that interests you and read the instructions.
- Apply to work on the task.
- Start working! We track your accuracy. A high accuracy rate means you can level up on work on more projects.
The best part about working for Appen as a Contributor is you get to set your own hours. Work when you can and for as long as you want. If your work gets interrupted, that’s ok – come back anytime to finish. We’re always looking for great people, so if you’re looking for a flexible job, apply today to get started!