My experience with Handshake AI was deeply frustrating and, frankly, alarming.After completing tasks as instructed, my account was abruptly terminated. I was given a list of serious allegations:• discrepancies in my credentials• task completion times supposedly 3–4× slower than benchmarks• accessing the platform from a non-US locationI was also told the decision was final and that my completed work was not eligible for payment.None of those claims were true.After pushing back repeatedly and formally raising the possibility of legal action, Handshake AI conducted a follow-up investigation. In writing, they admitted that I was terminated erroneously, apologized, and processed payment for the work they had initially refused to pay.This raises serious concerns:The original termination cited multiple policy violations that were later acknowledged to be incorrect.Pay was withheld until I escalated and demanded accountability.Had I not fought back, I likely would never have been paid.The process felt less like a quality review and more like a pressure tactic — terminate first, see who gives up, and only correct course when challenged.To be clear: I eventually received what I was owed. But no one should have to threaten legal action to be paid for completed work.My advice to anyone considering Handshake AI:• Document everything• Save emails and timestamps• Do not assume a “final decision” is actually final• Be prepared to escalate if your pay is withheldProceed with caution.
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