The Mystery Shopping thread - VII

The_Plush_Doormat

Nads, you forgot to add that you must count each floret on the cauliflowers. If there are more than 40, then you have give to your answer why in no less than 300 characters.

truly1

Sorry to ask another question, but would be grateful for your help.

Can anyone tell me if its ok to call the contact number for OC? I have had an assessment queried but cannot find the area on the form that they have told me to confirm my details in.
I already emailed them back earlier but have no reply.

This is my first job for them, so I want to get it right.

xx truls

mharzuk

Timmne wrote: »

I can't remember the exact wording of this but I remember SC and I a while back discussing it - I think we all agreed on the lower of what you spent and the reimbursed amount - UNLESS you're asked to spend more than the reimbursement as part of doing the job, so 3 scenarios:

A) Spent £10, reimbursed £30 - claim £10 as expense
Spent £30 (only HAD to spend £10), reimbursed £10 - claim £10 as expense
C) Spent £30 (HAD to spend £30), reimbursed £10 - claim £30 as expense

I'm even more confused now. Last year when I was starting up in this game I called the Tax office to ask what I do with expenses e.g. if I have to buy something as part of a job do I count that in earnings. I was told that if I get to keep the stuff I buy then it is counted as income, not expenses. Does that mean everyone else just discounts any re-imbusement money? For example well known supermarket job fee £7, must buy shopping to value of £3.50 then the tax man would expect to see £11.50 in earnings. Is this not right?

ukmonkey

mharzuk wrote: »

For example well known supermarket job fee £7, must buy shopping to value of £3.50 then the tax man would expect to see £11.50 in earnings. Is this not right?

If they'd reimburse your £3.50 then yes, I agree with you.

Timmne

I agree too - although you always throw whatever you buy away, don't you?

I tend to give all my purchases to charity. Ahem.

Mumto2

The RE circus continues, I've got this message today


Hi xxx
Thank you for recently taking part in xxx ‘Food on the Go’ assignment(s) which you completed between 19th February and 25th March.
We'd like to make you aware that due to an unavoidable circumstance, the following assignments will be paid at a slightly later date, on 15th April:

Haven't done a job since Dec, nothing pending etc. Anyone else got one of these, have they just done a blanket message to us all?

cte1111

Timmne wrote: »

I agree too - although you always throw whatever you buy away, don't you?

I tend to give all my purchases to charity. Ahem.

:rotfl: lol, me too. I'm sure they will be pleased with pastry brush and microwave saucepan that I bought yesterday.

woohoo_postingid

Anyone else had a message from RE saying "Food to go" assignments are being paid later than usual this month???

Oops, posted at same time

mharzuk

Mumto2 wrote: »

The RE circus continues, I've got this message today


Hi xxx
Thank you for recently taking part in SSP ‘Food on the Go’ assignment(s) which you completed between 19th February and 25th March.
We'd like to make you aware that due to an unavoidable circumstance, the following assignments will be paid at a slightly later date, on 15th April:

Haven't done a job since Dec, nothing pending etc. Anyone else got one of these, have they just done a blanket message to us all?

I got it too and I must admit I was scratching my head because I do "food on the go" but for another company and was wondering if I had been sending texts to the wrong people...... whew! I thought I had broken my confidentiality for a moment and expected Timmne to pop up and shout at me... (ha ha just joking Timmne....:A )

whatsername

I just found this on the Jobcentre website. I'm too old <sob> but thought it might be of use to someone:

<LI id=title>Job Title <LI id=detail>MYSTERY SHOPPER <LI id=ref>HEH/8557
Location
SOUTH EAST

Hours
0.5 HOURS PER VISIT, ANYTIME BETWEEN 10AM-10PM, MON-SUN

Wage
£10 PER VISIT

Work Pattern
Days , Evenings , Weekends

Employer
ESA Market Research


Closing Date
30/03/2009


Pension
No details held


Duration
TEMPORARY ONLY


Description


Must be under 21. To visit petrol station sites as a mystery shopper to test the awareness of the stores ' Challenge 21' policy. This is the policy whereby stores are supposed to ask for ID for anyone attempting to purchase tobacco or cigarettes who looks like they may be under the age of 21. Will be carrying out a very minimum of 1 visit. Exempted vacancy &#150; Employment Equality Act (Age) Regulations 2006.

Please email details to nicola.edwards@esa.co.uk.


How to apply


You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Nicola Edwards at ESA Market Research, 25 Grosvener Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3AW, or to nicola.edwards@esa.co.uk.