@AuditAce wrote:
Two factors relate to time spent: What ratings do your reports get? How often do you get questions from editors? I'd especially like to hear from those who do relatively speedy reports, e.g., two hours for Coyle's fine dining; 20 minutes for Chipotle (compared to 45 minutes),
But for fair comparison, we'll need to hear about ratings and time from "slower" and "faster" report writers.
I'll start: I usually get ratings of 9 - 10 with rare questions from editors. I spent 8 - 9 hours each on a couple of Coyle fine dining shops but still made $15 - $25 an hour.
I'm in your category.
I work hard to craft my narratives, and it sometimes feels like I agonize to find the right/perfect words to convey my thoughts/outline my experience(s). I feel it's important to provide an objective, well-written and well-supported report, providing insights the client(s) may not be aware of, especially when the client will be reversing close to $10.000.00 for a three-night stay, but I put forth the same effort for my clients' dining/high-end, luxury retail assignments as well. (Yes, I saw that stray cigarette butt in the bushes along the path to the private beach. Yes, I passed it all three days in a row at __:__ PM, __:__ AM, and __:__ PM. Yes, there was a groundsperson nearby on Thursday, ______ at __:__ AM.)
I admire those who can knock out reports much more quickly and efficiently than me, and aspire to reach their level of proficiency in the future.
I might also add, level of effort and time spent reporting goes up, way up, if the assignment goes "sideways" (rudeness, complacency, apathy, lack of attention to detail, etc.) or if you get "upgraded" (two bathrooms to capture images of and test, welcome amenity, etc.,).
I also feel it's important to recognize exceptional experiences and people. I am always happy and willing to write about these experiences and people.