@salisburync wrote:
Deedeeez...Funny! But seriously, back in the day, when I owned a consulting group for hotels, we did mystery shopping in addition to our consulting, and the reports had more sections, although the overall cost to the shopper was about the same ($700 for a one night stay, $1200 for a two night stay. This was 90's...our compensation to the shopper: all expenses on site and $200 per night. Times have changed, although I cannot see how the work required is any different!
Yes, times have changed. This job was listed this morning. $40 divided by 24 hours stay (if all reports can be competed on site) = $1.60 per hour, without counting travel, fuel, and other overhead, plus waiting weeks for reimbursement = next to nothing earned whatsoever.
And, it’s deep in Oakland, CA.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/16/2026 06:34PM by SBP.