@Shoptosay1 wrote:
Can you count mileage from your front door or do you have to go to the first location and then count mileage? I have been confused by that I guess and never wanted to "cheat" anyone. And NO, I don't want to give the government ANY money LOL.
@Shoptosay1 wrote:
I deposit in the joint checking account but have never said I just put in x amount of dollars today. I don't know why I haven't and maybe that is why he doesn't think I make anything. lol.
@Shoptosay1 wrote:
Thank you for your insight. I do have an accountant I work with for other things. I asked her briefly, and she told me save everything I spend on my business, right down to the paperclips. I think I am going to hire her for next year!
@Shoptosay1 wrote:
That's is a good idea. I might have to pick up a shop and get a new account lol.
@Angelbug wrote:
I retired from my full time job early thanks to mystery shopping. I stopped discussing what I do a long time ago. Sometimes you have to hustle in silence to be successful.
@Shoptosay1 wrote:
I have hesitated to share this, as it is very hurtful and personal. My family doesn't really support my "jobs." Though I have been shopping for at least 15 years and you would think that they would be on board by now. My husband calls them a waste of time and why don't I just get a real job. (Though we have two houses that we spend equal time in, hundreds of miles a part, so how that would work, I have no idea.) Since gas has gone up, it seems to be even worse. With our unique situation, I told him I looked at neighboring areas (within 150 miles each) and there were so many opportunities that I felt I could build a really great route shopping opportunity and he was not supportive of that. The way he presents Mystery shopping or the Merchandising work I do to family and friends, makes them "smile politely" or exchange glances and smirks. The friends don't really know about the Mystery shopping work to be clear, but they do know about the Merchandising I have done for years. I used to do that kind of work for a retail store, ordering, etc. so that is really "up my alley." I don't make a fortune at this, that is true, but I have done this to supplement our income when our kids were at home. It has afforded a lot of the extras. Now, the kids are both in college and this area has grown so much I want to really invest in it. I think it could be a great success with the growth capability and the fact I can literally shop 5 states within my area. What has been your experience? I am curious if this is just mine or if we all get those little smirks from people who do not know a thing about this type of work. Thanks for letting me vent. My plan is to be a RAGING success and then they will need to step it all back.