Mystery shopping thread 26 *please read the op first**please no client names or fees

missymouse

Just looked at MFs job board, certain bakery. Fee has gone from a small fee to nothing. Everyone should stop doing these shops as this is wrong imo.

Probably due to the minimum download on app

GlennTheBaker

missymouse wrote: »

Just looked at MFs job board, certain bakery. Fee has gone from a small fee to nothing. Everyone should stop doing these shops as this is wrong imo.

Probably due to the minimum download on app

I noticed this too and had the exact same conversation with Mrs Baker. I now see they've all disappeared however.

Vale1

Hi there

I registered a couple of months ago as a Mystery Shopper for Ipsos and I must say I've had a really good experience so far!
I was reading the discussion and I noticed that Ipsos isn't listed in here, but I'd like to mention it cause I really think it's worthy a try

If anyone here is interested, you can easily register through their ishopforipsos webpage

Cheers

sulkisu

serendipity2706 wrote: »

Hi,
Yes it does, you need to register with HMRC as self employed even if you don't make a profit.
WTC will use your estimated figures to work out any benefit due. You need to make up final accounts by Jan 2018 for work in 2016/7 tax year and submit these to HMRC.
Once your accounts are approved by HMRC you can let WTC know the final figure and any adjustment will take place. That figure will be used for a provisional WTC benefit for the next tax year.
You need to work a minimum of 16 hours a week, but this can include writing reports, looking for work etc.
PM me if you need more advice x

Thank you. Can I include time spent travelling to/from assignments when calculating my hours or just the time spent actually the assignment (e.g. time spent in store)?

missymouse

Anyone put they are a MS on a job application which is unconnected to your present employment. I didn't today but really it is quite a skill in some senses and it makes you slightly different maybe?

hannerrbabes

missymouse wrote: »

Just looked at MFs job board, certain bakery. Fee has gone from a small fee to nothing. Everyone should stop doing these shops as this is wrong imo.

Probably due to the minimum download on app

I had accepted one of these assignments and was contacted to communicate the error that MF had performed. They accidentally put some of the jobs' fees as £0 (mine was not one of these) and also stated different visit times in the assignment specification and the assignment notes. This was rectified and every job was of course given the usual fee.

fraserbooks

GFK are looking for shoppers with limited mobility or hearing loss for a possible contract. You can also accompany someone who is disabled.

mrbanjo

Have Retail Active had a mass cull of staff? Been getting lots of begging emails from newbies.

hannerrbabes

A few months ago I was worried that MF was having money issues due to scheduled payments being late, now this has happened again. This message is on their website when you log in:
'IMPORTANT UPDATE: Payment: Please accept our sincerest apologies for the delay in your payment this month. We are aware there has been a delay for the 30th September. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We will provide an update as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.'
Doesn't sound too reassuring, especially as I am due around £100 today and £50 in a fortnight.

missymouse

Yes hope it's ok. They are usually good. I'm owed some money too