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October 02, 2015 11:49PM
I saw an assignment for MF which involves me counting the patrons at a local movie theater and having the manager fill out a form regarding number of tickets sold. I've never done one of these and I have a question about the pay. It states "Payment per each day for this check is $45 for 1st screen* and $20 for each additional screen. Payment is NOT per show time!"

So this means that I would be checking 4 different movie times, from 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM for $45? Has anyone done one of these that can shed some light on this? I'm not sure how this is even profitable, unless I'd be in the area for 9 hours straight. Maybe I shouldn't sign up for this assignment after all. Also, it states that you have to mail the paperwork as well as enter it on their website?
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October 03, 2015 07:24PM
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October 03, 2015 08:26PM
I've done a number of these, and you're parsing it correctly. I'll basically do this one two occasions; it's very close to home, or it's an area I can spend the day at either making other jobs happen or just accomplishing things. If you're checking a big release, you'd be surprised at how those extra screens add up, by the way.

A theater is often the perfect place to do your reporting when you have an open check, as well. The staff tends to be very friendly, and management will usually share wifi passwords.
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October 07, 2015 11:48PM
I look at it like this: If I can goof off nearby, it's worth it. $135 a weekend even for one screen to count heads is fine by me.

Actually, Man from UNCLE was two screens for me and the manager gal was cuteish. Bonus points to count two sparsely attended auditoriums.
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October 08, 2015 12:03AM
@AlfredB1979 wrote:

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Actually, Man from UNCLE was two screens for me and the manager gal was cuteish. Bonus points to count two sparsely attended auditoriums.

CuteISH made me laugh out loud. I like that you're not ready to commit to calling her cute, but she had potential, apparently.

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October 08, 2015 01:25AM
@AlfredB1979 wrote:

the manager gal was cuteish.

WOW

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October 08, 2015 05:17PM
Sparsely attended and multiple screens are the best open check. Organize your day and you will find it profitable in completing other shops around the area. I've done it many times and I really enjoyed my day. Just remember that you have to mail the report as well so be prepared for the extra material.
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October 09, 2015 12:58PM
The only time I considered one of these was for a Friday. My theater isn't very close but they only have 2 showtimes on Friday.
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October 09, 2015 01:07PM
Friday is the only day I like doing this except on two occasions. It's my relaxing time. Good luck!
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