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  • Darren21
    Darren21 Posts: 882 Forumite
    whatatwit wrote:
    TNS took a while to get in touch with me.
    They sent me a P46 form to complete and I then got my password by almosr return of post.

    Whilst on the subject of TNS, what are the criteria for mileage payments?
    I have been looking at a potential assisgnment.

    Well firstly if there is no mention you won't get any (unless its a last minute visit) and secondly some people just claim the maximum allowable (only £3 odd) as it all balances out in the end...
  • whatatwit
    whatatwit Posts: 5,424 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Cheers Darren21, didn't know if you had to submit a mileage amount and then claim a proportion.
    That makes the job even more tempting.
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no: 203.
  • TNS - I have a pub one tonight with TNS that I can't do because I am poorly. I have e-mailed my regional controller - is that all I need to do? Will he respond to me or can I assume I just leave it now?

    Thanks
  • kai666
    kai666 Posts: 1,431 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Could be TNS - if so, you will need to check the website regularly - as the jobs have always gone before you recieve your newsletter. I check several times a day but still never seem to catch any of the jobs that are apparently available in my area.

    TNS login is here but I think you need your field number to login or to get your password.

    I get regular emails from this company so maybe it is a different one that you have been dealing with.

    Also, you need to get your record keeping sorted out as you will need to register as self-employed with the tax office. You have 3 months to sort it out otherwise you get a fine.

    Got an email from TNS turning me down. Doesn't say why, but their loss!! Not having much luck with mystery shopping, it's the second one that doesn't want me!
  • Darren21
    Darren21 Posts: 882 Forumite
    TNS - I have a pub one tonight with TNS that I can't do because I am poorly. I have e-mailed my regional controller - is that all I need to do? Will he respond to me or can I assume I just leave it now?

    Thanks

    That should be fine, they normally would reply at some point but if not there's nothing more you need to do.
  • Annie_Fanny
    Annie_Fanny Posts: 1,167 Forumite
    pub jobs on RE!
    "Debt makes plans for you" - A quote from my friend Catherine. How true!
  • Rachie_B
    Rachie_B Posts: 8,785 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    anyone picked up any grassroots jobs today ?

    Ive managed to get one for next week but the other i was emailed about had already gone :(
    I also have 2 of the W shops for this weekend with RE ;)
  • Finally did my first one for Grassroots yesterday! Haven't had any emails today though.
  • Rachie_B
    Rachie_B Posts: 8,785 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Finally did my first one for Grassroots yesterday! Haven't had any emails today though.
    oooh and how did it go ? :)
  • It went ok, but took ages filling in the questionnaire! I hadn't heard anything since I signed up about 6 weeks ago, so it was good to get the job yesterday. Thanks for asking.
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