Well, that was good timing!
By snowy
@snowy22315 (192509)
United States
January 13, 2021 3:05pm CST
So, I had some banking to do today, plus I had a mystery shop. I also had a gift card to use at Panera..I had to be at the shop at a specific time, and I was really kind of worried as to whether I would get all done and at the shop in time..but fortunately it all worked according to plan and I saw some new scenery as Google maps sent me on a road I had no clue about..saw a horse riding complex, and two little lakes I didn't know about..very nice detour.Fortunatley, all the food was free including a sandwich, bagel and coffee. So, yes.
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@teresatrotter (4073)
• Jacksonville, Florida
13 Jan 21
I did mystery shops years ago. Not all were good experiences. But it was a nice way to make a little extra cash.
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
13 Jan 21
@teresatrotter I have told them things a time or two...but nothing changes..
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
13 Jan 21
Yes, the company I work for pays more than most since the shops are more involved, but you are right not all are good experiences. I get annoyed with the company because they keep doing the same dysfunctional things over and over, and then want feedback. If I really told them what I thought, I doubt I would be working there much longer. They never change any procedures, even the ones that don't work...it is stupid.
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@teresatrotter (4073)
• Jacksonville, Florida
13 Jan 21
@snowy22315 It is sad that folks are to afraid to be honest, so they can improve their procedures. But some companies get offended if you give them suggestions for improvements.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Jan 21
I'm glad you saw some pleasant new scenery! Panera bread is a wonderful place, Jay had lunch there once.
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
13 Jan 21
I go there about once a month. You should have Jay take your there since he is retired and has more time now.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Jan 21
@snowy22315 Once the pandemic numbers are down, we will start eating out once a week.
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
13 Jan 21
@kobesbuddy That sounds like a plan. Do you know when you can get your vaccination?
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@popciclecold (40024)
• United States
13 Jan 21
I would love that. I am sure you emjoyex it.
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
13 Jan 21
Yes, it was a fun time...minus the anxiety of wondering if I would be at the shop on time.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104619)
• United States
13 Jan 21
Sounds like a nice little adventure and I hope the mystery shop was worthwhile.
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
13 Jan 21
it was good since I didn't really have to go too much out of the way to get it done.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104619)
• United States
13 Jan 21
@snowy22315 That sounds worth it to me then.
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
13 Jan 21
Well the afternoon was busy. The morning not too much.
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
13 Jan 21
Posing as a customer in order to evaluate businesses.
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@TitiaG (251)
• Netherlands
14 Jan 21
@snowy22315 And who wants to know? Is that for franchise businesses or something?
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
14 Jan 21
@TitiaG Yes, the parent companies or management.
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
13 Jan 21
You should, they are always looking for people. Sign up at a mystery shopper forum so you can learn which companies are legit and which are not.
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
14 Jan 21
Some days things just work out as they should with no problems (monkey wrenches ) we call them thrown in.
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
14 Jan 21
Everyone adores free food. If you want people to turn up to an event offer free food..
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
14 Jan 21
@LadyDuck Or seminars where they have no intention of buying the product..
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@snowy22315 (192509)
• United States
14 Jan 21
Yes, Thanks it worked out rather well
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