Each company does things differently. Some require you to do a job on a specific date. Some require you to do it BY a certain date., and some will allow you to do it any day between the time it's assigned and the listed due date.
I was confused because each operated differently, so I asked, and it's made my life a lot easier and more flexible.
@scottsteg wrote:
Has anyone experienced an issue where a Blue-Pin instant shop on that Otter app suddenly disappears? I reserved one earlier today to do tonight and suddenly its gone without warning. I'm guessing the shop was loaded in error as the payout was too good to be true.
The big "P" (formerly known as the Otter) app has become so dysfunctional I quit it and let them know why. Interes
@johnshah wrote:
ok based on the topics I've decided to put a couple things together 1) rating system so we can all rate MSPs 2) An earnings tracker so we can track what money is owed and for how long. Will make it much easier to track we're actually paid!!! Anyone want to help with creating the ratings? I'd assume this would be a free resource to all shoppers.
I offered a detailed reply to a
@Loribe wrote:
I noticed that too. The pay to go to a grocery store and purchase meat from the deli just went down from $7 to $5. No thanks!
My cat wont even eat that...
@87Supra wrote:
@Katwoman777 wrote:
To the OP, I agree with A and C.
Along with decrease in pay and tons of questions for a simple visit, I would also add in using the same shops for most occasions, having meals that only cover reimbursements, and not having the instructions until you're assigned with the job.
I routinely request guidelines if looking at something new (been burned in the pas
@sestrahelena wrote:
Ipsos. With all of their lies, inconsistencies, distain for shoppers, arrogance, unaccountability and frivolity, they pretty much cover every one of my pain points.
I'd add (not) InTouch, Alta/360 Relay, Cirrus, and Grace Hill/Ellis to that list.
There's a difference between a disagreement and abuse. I've terminated 2 companies based on abusive conduct and withholding of payments by their personnel after politely "going through proper channels" and being stonewalled. Walking away from that was like a heavy weight had been lifted from my shoulders and far better things have replaced them. Lesson learned.
There are many types of assignm
I join everyone in patting you on the back. They could have at least reimbursed you for fuel or time like many will for a closed location.
I still can’t fathom how nickel and diming genuinely hard working IC’s over a 99 cent receipt, while paying us as little as possible, is good for the larger business endeavor.
I’m at the opposite end of the spectrum from a slacker. If they don’t value th
@shopperbob wrote:
SBP opines--Smaller MSC’s seem to be much more hands-on with quality over quantity.
Bob absolutely agrees--The consolidation within the business has had quite a negative effect upon my yearly net.
…And my level of satisfaction with work I previously enjoyed very much.
@SBP wrote:
I’ve updated 2x in the last 2 days and have an assignment from yesterday that won’t upload.
Every other app works just fine. My providers show no outages, and my speeds are good.
Followed all the instructions to go through the normal troubleshooting.
Had to copy my scheduler on it all to cover myself because their supervisor loves reporting “flakes” more than supporting reli
I’ve updated 2x in the last 2 days and have an assignment from yesterday that won’t upload.
Every other app works just fine. My providers show no outages, and my speeds are good.
Followed all the instructions to go through the normal troubleshooting.
Had to copy my scheduler on it all to cover myself because their supervisor loves reporting “flakes” more than supporting reliable IC’s wh
@retrodaddy wrote:
I've never done any of these shops, at least partly 'cause it seemed the fee was not in line with the amount of work involved.
The moment we achieve a level of solidarity to force fair / reasonable fees is the moment most MSCs close shop, imo.
Maybe…but the ones we’ve walked away from are being paid a lot more than they want to pay us for each assignment.
I see the latt
@shopperbob wrote:
I completely agree with SBP. It has been yrs. since I accepted my last senior living shop. These facilities were charging up to low 5 digits per month for memory care, but the MSC was only willing to pay me up to $90 for a job that, when factoring in the visit, report, recorded phone contact and drive, totaled approx. 3 hrs. I remember a job where it was necessary for me to pla
Hard pass, especially if it’s for N-touch. Too much work for the low ball fee, they’ll try to deny payment, and still use your work with the client so they can get paid.
@Antipopbritt wrote:
Cheap pay means cheap effort on my end. They get what they pay for. $5 will get a glowing review for the employee and some free treat meat for my cat.
My cat won’t touch the stuff lol…
I just posted about this in the other forum.
Blocked the incessant emails after replying with an animated lol emoji.
One wants us to pay a subscription fee for her app so we can get access to jobs we already get for free elsewhere.
I feel like we should warn all the newbies about the scammers.
I have family back east and am on the email list for an MSC that covers states in the northeast US. They’re paying $150 + for the same thing we’re being offered $40-&60 for on the west coast and gas is 2x more expensive here!
I stopped doing them along with many other residential assignments because the reports require narrative skill that’s worth $$, and its impossible to make even federa
There have been 2 updates in the last 2 days (4/14 AND 4/15). Unusual to have them so close together.
Did an assignment today 4/15 and submitted on site. 6 hours later it still hadn’t uploaded!
I decided to check, and downloaded the second update. submission went through quickly, but not same day, so I sent an email to support copying my scheduler hoping to avoid issues.
GSC has its
Got several emails offering paid classes to learn how to “mystery shop.”
Just got another this morning demanding I buy a subscription to their app to get access to (low paying shops already available elsewhere), or get “dropped from the list” (insert lol emoji)
App Owner is Mercedes Eckhart LLC. Had to search to get that intel because the website is just a sales pitch, and offers no substa
Yes. Thank you!
If you’re open to input, I’m interested to know why we are rating them as we do, too.
Criteria I’d be considering as I rate are:
1- Scheduling/schedulers (ease of scheduling, transparency in postings, rescheduling policies)
2- Reports (simplicity/complexity, repetitive questions? overly detailed narratives?
3- Editing/editors
4- Fairness in reviews )do they look for any
They don’t pay well, and I’m pretty sure they’re using AI or are farming out to international sources/non native English-speakers for editing.
I had an “editor” reach asking for information that was already included in the report using strange grammar. I replied highlighting where it was in the report, and asked if they needed anything else. No reply.
10 days later I’m still seeing it in m
@87Supra wrote:
They are more than happy to talk with you. Years ago we had a long drawn out conversation about where the pictures are stored on my phone. They insisted they were there, but it turns out they are not stored locally. It took me talking to a few different people, all real nice, to get the correct answer,
Pictures stored locally is one thing I would prefer.
Yes.
Other apps pref
@CABZmom wrote:
For the record, this Randa visits they firmly state all photos must be taken in app onsite, very emphatic about this particular project.
Yes, and the app sometimes loses them, or there's poor reception, so be sure to check photos and other data entered before you leave/submit and monitor the submission success for completion or you will be expected to return and do them over. Le
The regional director (RD) has been micromanaging all of the schedulers, changing assignments, pulling them, etc, overriding the scheduler's actions. It will be assigned, then it's just gone, or a generic email is sent stating it's been reassigned to someone else with no location included, then it disappears, and reappears on the job board a week or so later.
I've had assignments disappear wh