“Like this shirt? I got it at the mall, free.
We’re going to dinner tonight, free. Oh look, another check
in the mail and another PayPal deposit. C’mon kids, we’re
going to BurgerLand, free. This new hammer, free. (Data
Entry) A bouquet of flowers? For Me? How beautiful and free.”
Nothing in this world is free, right? Correct. But how about almost
free, (Computer
Jobs) or free with little effort? Ah ha! Now that you’re
paying attention, let’s talk about the world of Mystery Shopping.
In its simplest form, Mystery Shopping, or being a secret shopper,
is merely evaluating a product or service, and then getting paid to
do it. The only stipulation is that you must be covert about it. The
list of assignments is literally endless. You could be asked to go
to a fast food restaurant, a clothing store, an employment agency,
a car repair establishment, receive a bouquet of flowers, get your
eyes checked, be a potential renter in an apartment complex, or eat
out at a fine dining restaurant.
Many will reimburse you for the item they required you to purchase
and also give you a small bonus ($8-$15) on top of that. Sometimes
you’re allowed to spend $40 for dinner and you’ll get
an extra $10 if(Jobs)
you submit your report on time. Other times you will be reimbursed
only for what you purchased and that’s it. Each company compensates
differently. Next