Unsure about Outlier? So were these contributors
These Outlier skeptics turned into trusting experts—here are their stories.
When our contributors first heard about Outlier, whether via social media, a job site, message board, or a simple Google search, some had a few doubts. But after working on projects firsthand, they’ve seen that Outlier is providing job seekers, students, and parents incredible work-life balance, great pay, and innovative work.
Whether you need extra income or want to learn new skills, Outlier has a space for individuals all around the world. Let's introduce one of them!
Meet Enzo, a contributor from the Netherlands
“At first I thought this was too good to be true…I don't have a background in AI, writing, or a degree in a language, I am simply a native Dutch speaker.”
But since the role paid 2.5 times more than his previous job, Enzo decided to give Outlier a shot. After seeing that it’s valid and interesting work, he told us, “it’s life changing for me, I have a lot more peace and I can work from anywhere whenever I want. . . I could plan to go on a trip and work a couple of hours per day.”
Since Outlier Experts work on a freelance basis, they have the ability to work wherever and whenever they want! So if you have to grab groceries in the middle of the day or only have time after dinner to work—you have the freedom to do so.
Dennis, a contributor from Denmark, also had some skepticism. But after combing the internet to confirm that Outlier was legit, he decided to sign up.
We get it, some people may not be familiar with work like Outlier’s, where human experts train AI models. But once Dennis got accepted and started working on projects, he quickly noticed his “doubt turned into a strong belief…[Outlier] is a nice way to earn extra money.”
That's another perk of working on Outlier—you can earn extra income alongside another job, schooling, and any other commitments you may have.
Mads from Denmark was less doubtful. He was, instead, excited about the flexibility that Outlier offers. He came to the conclusion that “it’s a great way to earn extra money while working on something interesting”
Mads is a contributor that uses his Danish writing skills to help train AI. He says the work is “a good mix of exciting and thought-provoking. The Danish team is super supportive, which makes the experience even better.”
The best part? The flexible nature helps AI enthusiasts gain hands-on experience while also tending to big life demands like school or parenting.
“The flexibility is amazing,” says Mads. “I have a small child, so being able to log in at night when everything is quiet makes a huge difference.”
Domink, a contributor from Poland, didn’t fully grasp what exactly Outlier did when he signed up, but was motivated by a desire to learn more about the AI industry.
“I was initially unsure about how much of a difference human feedback could make,” he says. “AI is constantly evolving, and I assumed it could learn on its own.”
However, he quickly realized his unique analytical thinking and problem-solving skills were essential to help AI models understand nuanced, real-world complexities.
Regardless of how technical their background may or may not be, many of our contributors cherish the feeling of collaborating on something so critical to our future.
“It feels great to know that my work contributes to shaping the future of AI,” says Dominik. While most side hustles just pay the bills instead of stimulating the mind, Outlier contributors often come away with a little something extra.
Max, a Polish contributor, sums up his satisfaction nicely: “I genuinely approach [Outlier] with the same enthusiasm and excitement that I have for my leisure pursuits.”
For many people, it's important that work is meaningful in some way. By working on Outlier, Max and other experts can apply their unique skill set while helping AI evolve with more intelligence and nuance. AI still needs improvement across many specialties, and our experts directly impact the knowledge it gains.
