You are exactly correct in your interpretation. To clarify 'ETA', this is an option that can be specified when you add a task to a queue. If an ETA is not provided, it will be set to 'now' (the creation time). The ETA designates the absolute earliest time a task should run, forcing workers to wait at least the 'ETA' before leasing the task. This is not an actual up-to-date dynamic ETA, but an option configured by the requester. Hence why you would see "8 mins ago" if the task hasn't been leased by a worker for 8 minutes past the ETA.
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