Do you work on micro job sites? What are the advantages and disadvantages of working on microjob sites? One major advantages is you don't need to be super skilled. Simple tasks like watching videos, following social pages, or signing up for websites can earn you money. The major disadvantage is low payment. On average, you might less than 5 cents per task and you might have to do a ton of tasks just to earn a dollar. Furthermore, it could take a whole month to make $5, even if you work every day.