Hello everyone! I recently signed up with Maritz and am thinking about doing a shop with them. I have done many unrevealed grocery shops with other companies and enjoy them immensely. I also have done revealed audits and enjoy doing these as well. I have never done any sort of shop that has a reveal after doing the mystery shop.
I would like to get some advice from seasoned mystery shoppers that have done these types of assignments. Is it awkward revealing yourself after doing a shop? Is the reaction from store personnel negative or confrontational? Would you say that this type of assignment is more stressful than others? The shop also requires photographs of areas in the store that were not in compliance.
I know that the straightforward answer it to just try one and see if I like it or not. I usually must give quite some thought to accepting new types of assignments though. I have Bipolar Disorder and am extremely cautious of what situations and stress levels that I put myself into. I have turned down many types of assignments for these reasons.
I was extremely leery of doing revealed audits because I thought the stress level would not be good for me mentally. One of my schedulers was extremely understanding of my medical condition and encouraged me to try one. She said that if the audit did not go well it would not be a spot on my record. I am glad that I did try because I love doing those type of shops.
I appreciate any sincere advice or words of encouragement. Thanks!