I know its cold and snowy out there, plus a Pandemic to work around, so some random thoughts and maybe that is the reason I see them, but:
As everyone is probably aware, unlike the old Maritz available jobs, the IPSOS job board shows all jobs available in a certain area of miles. I find it interesting that the gas stations that I do every other month (in accordance with their shopper guidelines) show up as not being taken (even when nicely bonused IMO). Hmm...that's interesting...I like the comfort of a route, so I ask for the same shops at the end of the report...I'll pass on the bonuses rather than play Russian Roulette with most of them.
However, I guess I should forgo the shops that barely pay for my mileage. Better to wait until they're bonused or will they be snapped up?
But, the ugly part of this (as I now understand - yes, I can be slow on the uptake) is that because there are no takers immediately, if at all, it explains why jobs that I have requested are often not there, or cannot be performed until later in the month. Meaning, of course, that my route planning has to leave off that shop.
Sigh