Hi from New Hampshire!!!

I survived my first month as a mystery shopper. Yay!

I started out doing the "take surveys" route and became quickly dismayed at the amount of time it took for little return. Then this "mystery shopping" opportunity presented itself. After just about passing out due to nerves I completed my first shop in July. After that its been much easier on the nerves.

Due to the way MSC's paydates are so far away, it seems like a whole lot of $$ going out and nothing in return.

My cranky fiance complained about the gas money and when I'm going to get paid. I got a bit angry with him, got over it and kept booking shops and traveling. I took him to a movie shop and he then said it was my birthday present because he paid for the tickets. I reminded him he was going to get reimbursed when the shop paid... Geeze... Men.

Anyway, I've learned a lot from reading your posts and wanted to thank you all!!!

Im in the middle of New Hampshire. Its rather rural, so I like to book routes. See! I'm learning the lingo.

Excuse the grammar... Lol... I write reports with grammer check turned on.

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Yes, during the early months it is concerning when the money and time and expenses just keep mounting without money coming in. Hang in there and you will get a train of payments started so you will be recycling money rather than reaching in your pocket all the time. I keep my significant other happy by doing a fair number of restaurant shops and on grocery shops occasionally bringing him a special treat. His most recent 'treat' was fresh figs, which is something he absolutely adores. When he benefits by getting a movie, a treat or a nice restaurant dinner, he is delighted that I shop.

I schedule grocery store shops every week in New Hampshire, so I hope you signed up with us, as I would love to add you to the mix at: [www.alta360research.com] . Thanks!

I just signed up with Alta360 a few days ago and recently started receiving the emails.

Groceries... Thats a great idea for cranky Fiance... Lol... Here have some figs. Its your birthday.

Thanks, your post made me smile. Giving him "treats". I use to be a dog trainer. It might just work on crabby pants.

It pays to figure out what makes your partner tick. At 5.99 for a little box of fresh figs, they aren't going to normally fit in my household budget. At 5.99 BOGO on a shop where there is not something the house is urgently needing, it is an investment in domestic tranquility.

And if it doesn't there are plenty of less crabby pants guys out there

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Thanks, your post made me smile. Giving him "treats". I use to be a dog trainer. It might just work on crabby pants.

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