You can’t turn on the TV or stand in line at the grocery store these days without hearing something about the flu. With the seasonal flu kicking into high gear soon and H1N1 flu making its way at lightning speed throughout communities around the world, you simply cannot hide from these [...]
Top Ways Your Job As A Mystery Shopper Makes A Difference
Mystery shoppers love to complain about the negative aspects of mystery shopping, such as low pay on many assignments and issues they have had with mystery shopping providers and schedulers. But there are also a few things that keep mystery shoppers coming back to the job boards for more assignments time [...]
Handling The Low Points of Mystery Shopping
Some mystery shopping assignments are better than others. There are assignments that you sail through without any problems, the reporting goes fast, and you get paid promptly. The thought crosses your mind, “If I could only have more assignments like this one….” Then there are the other assignments, which can [...]
Are Providers Discriminating Against Mystery Shoppers Because Of Age?
For years, mystery shoppers have been mumbling under their breath and even voicing loud complaints about the apparent age discrimination against them by mystery shopping providers. As mystery shoppers, we’ve all seen the requirements on various available assignments for a mystery shopper to be between a certain age range. And [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Blab About Your Job As A Mystery Shopper
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 [...]