Why would it take an hour to take a picture of every pump? Even at the biggest and busiest stations I've shopped, it's never come close to that much time.@heartlandcanuck wrote:
I have not done them for this company, but am reasonably sure they are quite similar to ones I have done fir the same client, but through a different mystery shopping company. If they are the same audit, they will require a photo of each and every pump. At a busy location, that could take an hour. At a tiny mom and pop you'd be out of there pretty quickly. They may be on the board as shoppers who completed what may be the same project, but for a different MSP, won't touch them without a substantial fee increase. If you are tempted, it would be worth an email to the scheduler to ask what the required photos are before you accept a major route. I could be wrong; the assignment may not be what I think it is.
I've also never been to a location with 30 pumps! Most stations in NJ are pretty small and many don't even have a store.@heartlandcanuck wrote:
I have taken an hour at locations where there were 30 pumps and it was a busy day. Sometimes drivers will pull right in after one leaves, as you are about to snap a pic, so you move on to the next one... Usually it does not take that long but I need to factor in the possibility when creating routes.
@thegov2k2 wrote:
I've also never been to a location with 30 pumps! Most stations in NJ are pretty small and many don't even have a store.@heartlandcanuck wrote:
I have taken an hour at locations where there were 30 pumps and it was a busy day. Sometimes drivers will pull right in after one leaves, as you are about to snap a pic, so you move on to the next one... Usually it does not take that long but I need to factor in the possibility when creating routes.
@myst4au wrote:
I guess you haven't done the ones on the NJ Turnpike? I am not sure that they get up to 30 pumps (but some definitely get close) since it has been a few years since I did one and time has mercifully blurred the memory. I do recall trying to get far enough away to get the entire gas station in the photo without getting run over. Oh, and the price sign was a challenge also.@thegov2k2 wrote:
I've also never been to a location with 30 pumps! Most stations in NJ are pretty small and many don't even have a store.@heartlandcanuck wrote:
I have taken an hour at locations where there were 30 pumps and it was a busy day. Sometimes drivers will pull right in after one leaves, as you are about to snap a pic, so you move on to the next one... Usually it does not take that long but I need to factor in the possibility when creating routes.
@heartlandcanuck wrote:
I get three or more daily emails about "gas shops in my area." I applied for a couple to add to today's route, and saw them still sitting in application status. Had to delete the application... That's two shops that will go unfilled. The emails will continue....
@sstazz wrote:
@heartlandcanuck wrote:
I get three or more daily emails about "gas shops in my area." I applied for a couple to add to today's route, and saw them still sitting in application status. Had to delete the application... That's two shops that will go unfilled. The emails will continue....
After applying, I usually receive a response 10-10:30 the next morning.
@Hoju wrote:
I gave up and dumped about 10 of these back to the scheduler. I've had it with dealing with this client and the editors. I'm sure IPSOS is nice to work for otherwise, but this project was the worst when it was with Maritz and it's even worse now.
@jay225 wrote:
what makes these so tough? if it's just waiting to get photos of every pump, i don't mind that. thinking about trying some.
@MsJudi wrote:
Wow, must be different editors in different areas of the country. I've had no problems and no questions...yet anyway. I've not been contacted for additional info on any of the many I've completed. If I had to deal with all that, I'd be hesitant to do more as well.