Become a mystery shopper... official MoneySavingExpert.com discussion

Dazzieboo

Madhuri_NJ wrote: »

Jus came across this and iam fascinated & i have a bundle of questions would be grateful of any help, i knw of the previous forum but its 222 lng to read it all ...iam ment 2 b revisin...:rolleyes:

Iam about 2 be 18 so i guess i can join but would i get taxed as iam in full time education? n iam plnnin 2 go 2 uni so would i get taxed?

Iam confused how this MS works... Do they pay u per project, pay for wat u buy, or pay in gift vouchers?

How often do u get called n would i manage it as iam a student may not b drivin wen i get it? N can i reject an option? n do i have a tym span 2 meet the target?

Any suggestions of the best company to go 2? N do i get to keep the stuff they tell me 2 buy? n who pays for the stuff?

Thanks for all the help...i plan to join in june afta exams...N would this be a good job on it own? is it well paid?

All help wil b much appriciated...thx for yout time and help...thx again...

...:j :j :j I think i hav found my dream job...paid 2 SHOP:j :j :j ....

Can I suggest you read this thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=614705&page=115, if you read all the pages, including the chit chat you will get a very full picture of what is involved in the life of a Mystery Shopper.

But just to give you an idea,

It is not easy money, you will have to declare your earnings, and maybe taxed and claim the money back the following April, the majority of companies do not pay travelling expenses, reports have to be in on time or you wont get paid, you have to use "queens" English and not text speak :rolleyes: (spell check helps as well and gets me out of many a pickle) and you have to have the patience of a saint when you are in the middle of a report, not yet pressed the save button and the system goes down. :mad: , but if you like you fast food and are not too worried about making a fortune, it could suit you down to the ground.

jobbingmusician

Madhuri, TNS are specifically looking for shoppers aged 18-21 at the moment. Go to the other mystery shopping thread to find out where to sign up for them.

Timmne

Just to clear it up, students pay tax just like anybody else, so don't be fooled with the "full time student" myth! Mystery shopping alone won't take you over the threshold though at a guess...

Madhuri_NJ

Thx all for the help it is much appriciated!

Will join but after exams so mid june...thx again...

Tinkerbell08

Hello,

I have just completed the first assignment but did not think this would be affected by tax as it is £5.00 a job and not that regular... Do I need to declare it to the inland revenue and if so how do I do it... Sorry to sound stupid but it is a minefield when it comes to tax!

Thanks
:-)

fatwallets

Whos the best MS company for Manchester????

jessicamb

fatwallets wrote: »

Whos the best MS company for Manchester????

most of the companies I have seen cover nationwide so why not sign up to a few to maximise your job opportunities?