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How a Customer Support Rep Built a 12K Side Hustle in AI Training
In this episode, we explore the story of Maria, a customer support specialist in Austin who turned a Reddit discovery into a $12,000 monthly side hustle in AI data annotation. Starting with simple image labeling at $15 an hour, she upskilled to lidar and conversational annotation, eventually managing a small team. We break down the specific platforms she used (like Remotasks), how she doubled her rate through specialization, and the operational challenges of balancing a second income while employed. If you're curious about how ordinary skills can translate into the AI economy, this…
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