Sunday Shop - Yay or Nay?
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@JerseyGirlShopper wrote:
Even if they were something other than smashed with shoppers grabbing the shops even before they could hit the job board or not, basic decorum would require not coming up with the most least impression possible or keeping that embarrassing impression to ourselves.
I've read your post 4 times and I have no idea what you are trying to say but I think it's towards me.
Not towards you. A response to what you said. Did you read what you said?
Yes. My response is a mixture of what I've read over the past couple of days from the other threads that have been made by the OP asking for advice.
I really don't think this is the wrong place for the scheduler to post this.
We cannot respond on the job board.
If they want our input, they can't get it on the job board.
It sure doesn't fit in the "chat" area, with recipes and stuff!
I read it as a search for input, not a job posting. They were honest and upfront about being a scheduler, and for whom.
Ah, the t-bone steak I ate for dinner is weighing heavily.....time for a nap!
We cannot respond on the job board.
If they want our input, they can't get it on the job board.
It sure doesn't fit in the "chat" area, with recipes and stuff!
I read it as a search for input, not a job posting. They were honest and upfront about being a scheduler, and for whom.
Ah, the t-bone steak I ate for dinner is weighing heavily.....time for a nap!
I'm not really a church goer and I would shop this if you were in my area but you're not..as I do the majority of my shops on the weekend. One thing I will say is I don't personally have an issue while being on a shop at church but I could see why some would. I really like the idea that someone else said about having the option for the shopper to donate to a charity of their choosing...
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I place a high value on weekend shop in the city center because there is so much less traffic to contend with then. However, church service shops are not tempting me.
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I would welcome an opportunity to accept a Sunday morning shop and believe I would be a great candidate. However, I have always found the locations to be in small communities too far away. That is my deterrent.
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Sunday shops are NOT a deterrent for me. I would do one of these church shops in a heartbeat, if they were offered in my area. And, being semi-retired my hubby & I don't have to rest up for the upcoming week.
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I'd love to do some of these shops, but whenever I've applied (even in the out-of-the-way locations in two states so far), I'm turned down. Perhaps I do not meet a desired demographic?
Since my faith doesn't go to Church, I do many Sunday shops...driving over the hill to the city is easier, many big box shops and restaurants don't care about the date......plenty of shoppers out there working on the weekend.
I was quite surprised at this thread, and church shops are something I wouldn't do, would feel like a trader....
so for me it's a NAY!!!!!
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I was quite surprised at this thread, and church shops are something I wouldn't do, would feel like a trader....
so for me it's a NAY!!!!!
Live consciously....
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/27/2018 07:26PM by Irene_L.A..
@rschalow Thanks for the message. Yes, we do look for a variety of demographics in each study:
--Male/Female
--Each Age Bracket (20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and older)
--Regular Church Attendees
--Non-Church Attendees
So if someone has already gone that matches your demographics - that spot is filled. We try to find a variety. Sorry, you were not selected! Hopefully one day!
--Male/Female
--Each Age Bracket (20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and older)
--Regular Church Attendees
--Non-Church Attendees
So if someone has already gone that matches your demographics - that spot is filled. We try to find a variety. Sorry, you were not selected! Hopefully one day!
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@Irene_L.A. We get that! Our research encompasses regular church attendees and non-church goers so if you do want to give us a shot - please sign up!
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Irene is Jewish...she pretty much said she wouldn't feel comfortable in a Christian church.
Jasflalmt is correct, most on the forum know I am Jewish and go to my own service...thought I made that clear,
you may be trying a bit too hard, let shoppers decide if it's for them and respect that....what about my above post didn't you understand?
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you may be trying a bit too hard, let shoppers decide if it's for them and respect that....what about my above post didn't you understand?
Live consciously....
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You did not say you are Jewish. You could be atheist for all your post says.
@Irene_L.A. That wasn't my intention, sorry!
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@Irene_L.A., I think that as a jew, it would be easier to shop a Christian church since it doesn't conflict with one's personal faith. I would feel uncomfortable shopping a temple...
When I was young, a nearby church used to pay me to perform with their youth orchestra since they were lacking particular musicians. One of the requirements was that I could not disclose that I was paid to be there. I would see MSng a church in the same vein...getting paid to play a part.
@Faith Perceptions; Do you prefer that shoppers identify as Christians, or are you okay with Jews, Buddhists, atheists and agnostics taking assignments, considering that they may have an interesting viewpoint?...and for that matter, are your assignments strictly limited to Christian churches?
When I was young, a nearby church used to pay me to perform with their youth orchestra since they were lacking particular musicians. One of the requirements was that I could not disclose that I was paid to be there. I would see MSng a church in the same vein...getting paid to play a part.
@Faith Perceptions; Do you prefer that shoppers identify as Christians, or are you okay with Jews, Buddhists, atheists and agnostics taking assignments, considering that they may have an interesting viewpoint?...and for that matter, are your assignments strictly limited to Christian churches?
I"m agnostic but I would have no problem reporting without personal bias. Just like I prefer mexican food but have no problem giving a fair report on a steakhouse. I don't go into mystery shops checking to see if all of my personal preferences are met. I go look for the MS company according to their guidelines.
This thread is very enlightening in so many ways!
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@SteveSoCal...I just wouldn't feel comfortable and I wouldn't have a clue knowing what was what..and having to sit through a service, no thanks, .that is a personal feeling, and I wouldn't shop a Temple either, don't think either should be shopped. Seems like the scheduler doesn't care who shops it, just looking for shoppers, which tells me this is a hard to fill shop. Very glad I'm in a place where I don't have to do something that goes against my ethics.
@CoffeQueen.....food is different, nothing personal about it, I love all good food and it doesn't interfere with my religious beliefs, so no problem at all.
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@CoffeQueen.....food is different, nothing personal about it, I love all good food and it doesn't interfere with my religious beliefs, so no problem at all.
Live consciously....
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I imagine it is a hard shop to fill.
One one hand, you have devout shoppers who may take offense to working on Sunday, attending a church that's not their own, or reporting on the behavior of something that many want to feel is a spiritual experience, and not a business. On the other hand you have agnostics and atheists who may not appreciate what a place of worship has to offer, or feel comfortable being there.
That said, it's probably a valuable service to offer any place of worship that's trying to increase it's numbers. Like all MSing fees, the pay rate simply needs to be sufficient to attract shoppers.
My idea of a Sunday shop is brunch, but I maintain that everyone needs to find their own path with MSing...
One one hand, you have devout shoppers who may take offense to working on Sunday, attending a church that's not their own, or reporting on the behavior of something that many want to feel is a spiritual experience, and not a business. On the other hand you have agnostics and atheists who may not appreciate what a place of worship has to offer, or feel comfortable being there.
That said, it's probably a valuable service to offer any place of worship that's trying to increase it's numbers. Like all MSing fees, the pay rate simply needs to be sufficient to attract shoppers.
My idea of a Sunday shop is brunch, but I maintain that everyone needs to find their own path with MSing...
I remember moving up here, at that time (things have changed) many "born again's" did deep door to door trying to get new members, and I hated it to say the least. Since we have become more diverse as a city, and our development has signs all over not allowing this, things are better, so would it be one of these Church's are finding a way of getting "newbies" in....interesting, isn't it. Catholic and Jewish are two religions that don't solicit. therefore probably don't have this type of program....just sayin'.
Live consciously....
This is terrible. I should not say it. But what do shoppers need? Some would argue that shoppers periodically need a reminder that there might be more than being human. This is arguable. But the human condition usually involves periodic pit stops. If church shops include restroom evaluations, such as for cleanliness , functionality, and accessibility, then shoppers might personally test the facilities instead of flushing with a shoe or the half-square of tissue that is not used to test other things in the restroom. If there are any shoppers who would at least put up with a church service in order to be paid for going to the bathroom, such shoppers might do the church shops. Do the church shops include restroom evaluations? Do you think I need absolution for this terrible post?
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Irene, I wasn't suggesting you should feel anyway other than the way you do. Religion and beliefs are highly personal and that (IMO) is the way it should be. I was only giving my point of view, which is that while organized religions don't float my boat, I'm quite sure I could assess a service without being offended or uncomfortable. I respect everyone's right to believe as they do.
@Irene_L.A. wrote:
@CoffeQueen.....food is different, nothing personal about it, I love all good food and it doesn't interfere with my religious beliefs, so no problem at all.
Sunday shops are preferable to me because there is less traffic. Several months ago I was interested in doing one of these shops until I read the requirements. I was fine with all of the requirements until I got to the part about having to go to a local restaurant or something to speak with the locals about their perception of the church. That just seemed so bizarre and I couldn't do it. Not sure if that is still a requirement since I haven't checked the board since reading that.
Yeah, I read that requirement, too, about a year or so ago. That was a big turn off to me, too. I don't think I would do a shop that required that. No one does that. They get recommendations from friends or neighbors or someone at work.....in other words, from folks they already know. To ask opinions from stranger??? Um, no thank you. I don't know if that's still a requirement, though, as it has been about a year since I looked on their job board.@Bonnie888 wrote:
I was fine with all of the requirements until I got to the part about having to go to a local restaurant or something to speak with the locals about their perception of the church. That just seemed so bizarre and I couldn't do it. Not sure if that is still a requirement since I haven't checked the board since reading that.
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