When friends ask you what you do for a living, should you tell them you are a mystery shopper? There are many different aspects to consider before you jump in with a firm yes or no response. Certainly nobody wants to lie straight out to friends, but there may be several [...]
Is It Ethical To Have Others Complete Your Mystery Shopping Assignment For You?
Most providers specifically forbid sub-contracting your work assignment to another mystery shopper in your service agreement. This includes friends, family members, and even spouses. However, some mystery shoppers have found some wiggle room in this area, whether by a gray area in the assignment requirements or simply by necessity.
The Gray [...]
Determining If An Assignment Is Paying A Reasonable Fee
Mystery shoppers always want to know if they are getting paid adequately for their time and efforts. With each assignment varying in the time commitment involved, the efforts required at the job site, and the complexity of the report, it is not always easy to determine if an assignment is paying [...]
Make Plans To Relax With A Regular Break From Mystery Shopping
With almost every type of job, you work a few days and take a few days off. Occasionally you may have to work over a weekend to complete a project at the office, but for the vast majority of workers, a constant seven day work week is simply unthinkable. With the [...]
Add Some Luxury To Your Life With Mystery Shopping
Much has been said about the benefits of mystery shopping in the current economic downturn. Mystery shoppers have been able to use mystery shopping to make ends meet, from buying the basics like groceries and gas, to helping to purchase clothing and shoes for the whole family. Many families have cut [...]