MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD XVI - please, no mention of client names or fees on here

mimi1234

jen_br wrote: »

Lisa the main allocator went on Mat leave on thursday they are starting to allocate now... but sarah is new give her some time

Oh no. I adored Lisa. Shame she has gone. I know she said she was unwell. I don't like the new allocators. Is it Ted and Sarah? They always give visits to others and not me. Shame on them!!! LOL.

look_after_the_pennies

kman wrote: »

I think it could be quite useful, I found it when I was searching the internet...

Do you mean you used your own initative and searched the internet yourself? You didn't ask someone to search for you?

glitterkandy

mimi1234 wrote: »

Not impressed at all. That's 5 coffee shops I have applied for on REACT since last month and they have all gone to other shoppers. Boohiss!!!

misssarahleigh wrote: »

Ummm, i have only had a message saying not giving you huddersfield. Applied for the dam thing like 5 times. aaaaarrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I got 1 of the 4 I applied for, but it wasn't Hudds, didn't go for that one this time.

serendipity2706

mimi1234 wrote: »

Do you reckon someone from REACT actually goes to do these visits? LOL. Not fair. I applied for various different ones and the COMPUTER SAID NO to all of them. I've done urgent visits for them in the past, I won't be helping them out anymore!!!!

Have you seen the RE upload at all? I ain't seen jack!

!!!!!! all in Scotland!

look_after_the_pennies

mimi1234 wrote: »

They are all on my screen. I'm waiting for the pub visits to turn up. Ain't seen them in yonks!

TNS lost the pub contract to RE.

glitterkandy

mimi1234 wrote: »

Have you seen the RE upload at all? I ain't seen jack!

I think the upload skipped Yorkshire, haven't seen a thing.

MoneySavingBecky

re skipped the norf east too!
i seem to be getting most of my work from esa at the minute
also, got 1/4 of the coffee jobs I applied for, i guess that ok though because i HATE coffee and look like a right plank sat there pulling faces whenever I take a sip!

mimi1234

look_after_the_pennies wrote: »

TNS lost the pub contract to RE.

OMG! I did some 2 months ago and I promised my colleague I wouild take her on some more! Not keen on the RE ones. Gosh, the reports were so easy on TNS and the reimbursements were top notch too. TNS seem to be losing everything. They will probably go bottoms up soon!

DevilsAdvocate1

GabGab*mum wrote: »

I can assure you that I’m not always so patient But when it comes to making money it is very hard to make me lose my patient :-)


As I mention before, I’m already after reading first 4 threads about MS and will keep reading then in the order, but they obviously are not so up-to-date (post are dated middle of 2007 as far as I had read yet ), that is why I would like to ask some questions regarding present situation.


Currently I’m lone parent, self-employed ( freelance interpreter ) with lack of assignments, have son almost 3 year old, who is still not eligible for the 15 hours ( free ) Early Education.



As I couldn’t find proper employment ( after my married fall apart ) for last 18 months I’ve decided to try something new to get off benefits ( really hate the feeling when I knew I depend on the government or council funds ) decided to upgrade my qualifications ( I had MA in law and administration, few professional trainings such as sales representative, marketing, PA or First Aid and of course some linguistic skills ), became interpreter ( level 1 and level 3 in advance interpreting ), but the situation for new interpreters in the business isn’t easy at all ( current cuts within public sector, NHS switching to interpreting via phone, agencies using only few well known interpreters as a result of public cuts and not interested with someone just starting ). I had a few assignment for during past 2 months ( all together for amount of £90 ), but financially I’m still in deep trouble. Don’t wont to go back on JSA and that is why I decided to try MS.



And now:

1. As lone parent, who stays with the child in home, do I have chances within MS industry ?
2. I do drive, but don’t have car at the moment ( again financial issue ) and using public transport – is this would be a problem ?
3. Would you please be so kind and list for me below companies, which would be the most suitable to work for as MS ( full time mum with non childcare secured )?
4. While filling up my RE profile I'd chosen 3 miles radius for the beginning, but from your experience how far distance ( if you don’t have own car ) would work out the best ?
5. Would you please as well list the companies which you believe are the most respected companies at the moment out there ?
6. I know that we should not mention the fee amount, but which companies pay the most and which assignment are paid the lowest fees ?
7. I’m already registered only with RE and wish to register with other, but with how many companies you should be ( at least ) register at a time to be able ( as person with plenty of free time ) make around £300 per month ?

With mystery shopping, like any self-employed business, it takes time. You're not going to be earning large amounts over night. The only way to do this would be to get an employed job, but that would not fit with your child.

It took me 2 years to start making the amount I wanted each month (£400). And its only in the last year (4 years since I started) that I am finally making a proper full time wage. I have done this by being reliable and accurate. I am also good at written English.

I now find that there are certain jobs that I get every month or every other month. But it has taken a lot of work to get to this point.

Good luck and be patient.

D.

TractorGirl327

mimi1234 wrote: »

Not impressed at all. That's 5 coffee shops I have applied for on REACT since last month and they have all gone to other shoppers. Boohiss!!!

At least you saw some in your area! They all seemed to be North of the border - none down here!

cheekychipmunk wrote: »

I can't see the tns hardware stores . Is it just me or are they doing the disappearing trick again? Or maybe its the regulars that get to see them first? Thought I was going mad last week as one minute I could see them, then 2 minutes later they had all gone :eek:

I cant see them either.