*shrugs* It’s possible.
1. The client may have pulled the shops and the PM/scheduler didn’t notify the IC to stop, either through forgetfulness or communication error.
2. Instead of admitting an error and taking the financial hit, the PM may have decided to not pay the IC. They cut off communication with the IC and hope they just give up and fade away. Nasty business practice, but it happens.
I’ve had it happen to me, years ago, with a smaller mom-and-pop family mystery shopping company, and only my OCD-level habit of saving every email and screenshot of completed work got me paid.
I’d be incredibly surprised if IPSOS was the company involved, however. They’re a very big firm and generally reliable in their management level, although they have a few wonky schedulers.
Do you have a screenshot of the RECEIVED or ACCEPTED FOR PAY page on your Sassie Job Board? Did you keep all your Presto “Your Job Has Been Accepted!” emails? I’m hoping you did.
That’s going to be your proof, and what you will need, going forward. It’s always a good idea to make a habit of doing a little screenshot after work is complete and again after it’s been put in the pay queue.
I’ve got the email for the VP in charge of IPSOS’ mystery shop division. If you have proof of work acceptance, send me a PM here and I’ll forward you the email address to get your concerns straight up to the Big Boss.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/17/2022 04:34PM by ColoKate63.