The Mystery Shopping thread - IX

annasbee

Scaredy_Cat wrote: »

I don't really want to risk inflaming this situation any further, but being one of the 'named individuals', I kind of feel I need to say something. Firstly, I have no idea why I was named - I thought I was pretty much inconspicuous, and still consider myself a newbie with only about 10 months experience of MSing, so my comments are probably only occasionally helpful (HP, of course, is a different matter). I don't recall ever 'speaking' to the person who posted, so don't know why I was named.

What worries me however, is that by being named, everyone else who took offence at the post may somehow associate me with the bad vibes. I hope you won't.

I certainly don't agree with the comments made - there are a LOT of people on here who have willingly given me help and advice whenever I've asked, and I'm talking about people who have greater experience and knowledge than me (Timmne, HP, TG, Josie, RuthieJane, Becles, MikeLB, Blindman, Ellie, kman, jdan, fabsaver... and not forgetting Monkey and his big red pen ... and loads more who I forget at the moment, but hope you won't take that as a personal insult).

The vast majority of posters on here are kind, friendly and helpful - and let's face it none of you get paid for the help you give. I've kept out of this because I don't like arguments, and to be honest was rather surprised at the reaction, I thought it would have been best to simply ignore the offending post... but since so many people have been upset by it, I wanted to add my plea for TG and others not to leave.

I've found this forum an incredibly useful resource, and would hate for all the kind people to leave just because of one poster having a rant. Please stay guys!

I agree totaly that trolls should be ignored - but I think it is sometimes appropriate to reassure the good guys and gals here that they are truly appreciated for the selfless help and advice they offer.
On this occasin I would like to think that the troll has instilled confidence amongst us rather than the reverse, we have all pulled together on this and the result is favourable for most.
I have received valuable assistance from some really lovely people and long may it continue !!

annasbee

angel13 wrote: »

no i got 8 out of 10. i went into check this had appeared when i had the email about it being done and saw my acount was deactivated - i emailed 4 people to find out why. got a reply and its so stupid. i got sent an email about an urgent job a long drive from me this was on 6th july. i said i would be able to do it as it said up till the 12th so i could have done it on the 11th. it appeared in my account showing as due by 1st july on the 6th july so i emailed them straight away as it was obviously wrong. they then told me i could do it up to 10th july only. i explained that i could only do it on the 11th unless i was offered a larger fee or fuel allowance and was told they dont do these so i asked for it it be released from me. i only took it as it was an urgent email and i was trying to help them out - not a job i initially applied for as all the ones like that near me i didnt get. so anyhow now i am not allowed to work for them it seems..... i have emailed them disputing this and saying i have emails if they want to check what happens but i guess their system states that i had job for days didnt do it (ie from the 1st) and then released it. i am annoyed about it to say the least as they cover lots of companies i use regularly plus i dont like them to think i am not good enough :o:o

edigital have finally accepted me after a LONG wait whilst they verified my test :beer: so i am pleased about that but could only see car related things - is this all everyone else can see as well or is it because i am new in there? I have only shown interest in 2 incase other things come along.

Last car job I did cost us £18,000 - dont take the hubby with you one these!!!!

jdan9

KaramelRose wrote: »

Jdan - if that's you, you're a meanie! I LOVE THAT STORE!

Innocent. I don't even get to see those stores, even though I have the client added. ABAi is screwed up for me.

angel13 wrote: »

edigital have finally accepted me after a LONG wait whilst they verified my test :beer: so i am pleased about that but could only see car related things - is this all everyone else can see as well or is it because i am new in there? I have only shown interest in 2 incase other things come along.

Don't get too excited about EDI, they don't have tons of work and it can get very monotonous after a while! You do get to stay warm and dry though...

annasbee wrote: »

I agree totaly that trolls should be ignored - but I think it is sometimes appropriate to reassure the good guys and gals here that they are truly appreciated for the selfless help and advice they offer.
On this occasin I would like to think that the troll has instilled confidence amongst us rather than the reverse, we have all pulled together on this and the result is favourable for most.
I have received valuable assistance from some really lovely people and long may it continue !!

Exactly... I think the reason everybody responded to the troll was not so much to shout it down or be rude to it, but I think people wanted others to know that they totally disagreed with the troll's sentiment. Which can only be good.

gmac9i

Loolabell wrote: »

Congrats,:beer: they are a good company, i have done many of these ones, really easy, if you need any help just give me a shout!!

I think they have forgot about me, havnt received anything from them for more than 6 months. I used to get bowling and cinema, nothing now.

Gmac9i

gmac9i

KaramelRose wrote: »

I'm seriously considering getting myself a doctors appointment and inventing some malady just to get a perscription to do those damn jobs!!!! I have 36 showing in my area at the moment. It clogging up the screen.

I have got to get a prescription in the next two months anyway, so wondering whether to just go get it early. But I really can't be bothered to take time out of work to go to the doctors and then time out to do a MS that probably isn't worth the fee.

Rose are you serious? The price of the prescipt is more than the job especially when there's nothing wrong lol. Plus you have to buy something you may not need and you wont be returned the script to move onto another job.

Gmac9i

jediteacher

Only allowed 4 of the underground shops on RE. I've actually managed to bag these - the first jobs I have had for RE in well over a month. Was starting to get a little worried!

Drea2904

Hey guys, Im a newbie MS too, wouldnt of known of where to start if it wasnt for this page!!! Got 1st job on Thurs, looking forward to it. I missed out on the discount clothes on aba-i!!!! Well thanks for all the help and share any tips.x

jediteacher

Only allowed 4 of the underground shops on RE. I've actually managed to bag these - the first jobs I have had for RE in well over a month. Was starting to get a little worried!

annasbee

Drea2904 wrote: »

Hey guys, Im a newbie MS too, wouldnt of known of where to start if it wasnt for this page!!! Got 1st job on Thurs, looking forward to it. I missed out on the discount clothes on aba-i!!!! Well thanks for all the help and share any tips.x

Hope your first jobs goes well for you Drea - I miss out on all the good jobs cos I seem to live in a place where customer service is perfect it seems - very little work for me - (sulks)

matthewluck

I've had a voicemail message from K Bedding at RE asking me to call back by 10pm to confirm I can do my visit tomorrow. Problem is that I can't make out her phone number from the message, it was a bad line.

Does anyone have her number, possibly on an email? Could you please PM it to me don't want the job to be released!!

I have tried the main number for RE and the office is closed.