@LisaSTL wrote:
I don't understand the problem with this at all. As long as things like client imposed rotations are not be subverted, why should a scheduler consider anything except getting the shop done? When you hire plumbers do you call a different one every time to spread the wealth around or do you choose the one you know will do a good job?
@redvettemama wrote:
There are also schedulers who "favor" and schedule the same people over and over with no regard to the "other" shopper who may want to do that shop every other week.
@LisaSTL wrote:
I don't understand the problem with this at all. As long as things like client imposed rotations are not be subverted, why should a scheduler consider anything except getting the shop done? When you hire plumbers do you call a different one every time to spread the wealth around or do you choose the one you know will do a good job?
@redvettemama wrote:
There are also schedulers who "favor" and schedule the same people over and over with no regard to the "other" shopper who may want to do that shop every other week.
I get my meters and parking lots reimbursed. If the meter is not the kind where you can pay by credit card and get a receipt, I take a picture of the meter after I put my money in so I have proof by the amount of time on the meter. Most parking lots give you receipts so I submit those with my report. Ideally, I pick up a parking lot or valet parking shop but that is not always possible.@sandyf wrote:
Also yes I often have to pay for a meter if I shop an area I do not know and these are not reimbursed.
Sounds like you are just looking for excuses. Where there is a will, there is a way. I travel a lot so I do not know what the parking situation will be unless I do the research ahead of time (which I do) or until I get there. There are ways around the no parking reimbursed "rule," You negotiate with the scheduler for a higher base fee to cover the parking expenses. I do it all the time. I'm sure other experienced shoppers do also. I have even called the scheduler from my car to inform them of the parking situation and ask for the expenses to be covered before starting the shop. They know I am already at the location and they want to get the shop performed so pay up they will.@sandyf wrote:
I do not know beforehand what I will run into regarding parking meters and have often seen companies that say parking is not reimbursed. There is one msc in particular that specifically says it will not be reimbursed.
Well, that is how I interpreted her post that went on for quite a while complaining about paid parking and the no reimbursement "rule." Several people made suggestions but she chose to continue complaining about the paid parking. To me, she was making excuses. That is my opinion. Just like you saying that my post was "harsh and unwarranted" is your opinion. This forum is full of opinions. Peace out.@LisaSTL wrote:
Yes it was directed at you. Accusing her of looking for excuses was harsh and unwarranted.
@LisaSTL wrote:
Of course it is made up of opinions. My point was you tend to go harsh quickly and it isn't always necessary or deserved. There are exceptions and you won't hear (read) a peep out of me then.
@Kristie6923 wrote:
I would like to do more shops but basically accept everything available in my area that pays decent. I'm wondering how far others drive? I do watch shops available in cities nearby to see if I can make it worth my while to drive out of town but have yet to do so. I have been shopping since October and regularly sign up with new MSCs.
The boondocks are where wealthy people go to live? Wow, that's news to me. I did not know that Manhattan, Star Island or Beverly Hills were considered the boondocks. Thanks for clearing that up for me.@Piled Hip Deep wrote:
When you get out in the boondocks where wealthy people go to live it is not likely those wealthy people will mystery shop. We have many counties like that in our state.Banks want shoppers but their clients are wealthy and will not shop, bad for the banks, good for the shoppers.