The Mystery Shopping thread - part 6

Nataliejane

Just an update, I think I have my problem sorted now (well hopefully, anyway).

Cheers to the kind people who helped me out so quickly!

Scaredy_Cat_3

Thanks to those people who answered my query about the Gap drive-thru. Yes, it was the 'post mix' drink I was unsure about. But what does post mix mean anyway???

And just to confuse matters even further... I emailed Gap this morning before I went out and have just received a reply saying I don't have to buy an extra drink, just get the meal with the drink included!!!!

Hollypear

facingthefuture wrote: »

Thanks, its just for the dosh....got debts! Also, tbh I haven't had much hassle till today.

Fair enough. I did 1 phone a pizza in December. Damn pizza and a fizzy orange drink cost £16. When I later checked the reimbursement it was £11. NO FEE. How the heck do they work that out.

So the pizza which was crap and cold cost me £5. I could have got a better pizza in my local Asda for £3 and no report to do.

Nataliejane

Is it normally the beginning of the month when more jobs are available or doesn't that make a difference? I had loads with RE at the start of last month (I had only just started) but there are literally one or two jobs showing for the last couple of weeks for me.

Yesterday I had four jobs - two were well paid, the other two were not brilliantly paid and I really enjoyed it. :T

Today I've only had one job (stamp) and it all went a bit wrong as it didn't go according to plan so I think I may be a little apprehensive on the next stamp job :eek: . That is, unless I've been sacked by then!!

pebblespop

Scaredy_Cat wrote: »

Thanks to those people who answered my query about the Gap drive-thru. Yes, it was the 'post mix' drink I was unsure about. But what does post mix mean anyway???

And just to confuse matters even further... I emailed Gap this morning before I went out and have just received a reply saying I don't have to buy an extra drink, just get the meal with the drink included!!!!

the post mix drinks are made by mixing syrup and water with gas. thats what the machine they pour the drinks from does. so the name post mix means after mix(ing)!!

was this your first burger jobs before or was this one different to usual?

Scaredy_Cat_3

pebblespop wrote: »

the post mix drinks are made by mixing syrup and water with gas. thats what the machine they pour the drinks from does. so the name post mix means after mix(ing)!!

was this your first burger jobs before or was this one different to usual?

Thanks! This one is just different - in the past I've only done bucket meals - this is the first single meal I've done. Bloomin' hassle, too. I have reports to do from jobs today, washing and ironing and then preparation for tomorrow. I could really do without this. :mad:

pebblespop

Scaredy_Cat wrote: »

Thanks! This one is just different - in the past I've only done bucket meals - this is the first single meal I've done. Bloomin' hassle, too. I have reports to do from jobs today, washing and ironing and then preparation for tomorrow. I could really do without this. :mad:

know the feeling. i did 8 reports on sunday/monday and it was hard going!!

keep telling myself not to overdo it but i want the money for my wedding savings - what can you do?!!

BerryDelight

Can anyone help?? Im really confused about the tax issues I read about on the first page. I havent registered to any MS sites yet but am really keen to do so! I already work full time so pay tax so do I need to register as self employed as well??
Any help most appreciated!!
Thanks!

johnny_c-l

You need to register as S/E within 3 months after completing your first job.

xxvickixx

I have done quite a few chicken single meals for Gap and one bucket. I didn't order an extra bottle of drink with the bucket meal and got paid. With the single meals I ask for a bottle of orange or water as my drink, this is always OK also.

I was confused as to the Post Mix comment. I want to know if it is acceptable to order a cup of Coke for example, the questionaire has a tick box for this option, but is it Gap trying to catch me out???