Best Mark Fired Me Because I Said Fee Was Too Low

once your shopping several months for an msc that pays on a 30 or 45 day cycle, you are getting paid every month anyway, so getting 25 over 17 for the same shop would be logicial. Since you've been shopping for 18 months now, you should be getting "regular pay" from msc's now, if your shopping for them every month.

If an msc ever told me we will pay next week if you took 5 less a shop, I would tell them to take a hike.

Looking out for yourself in this industry is the right thing to do, but never sell yourself short because you want the money quicker. If you follow the job boards of the big msc's, you know which shops are never taken and will get bonused month after month.

As someone who almost exclusively does route shopping only, the only time i will add in job board shops is when they are bonused. However, I also know which areas in most states are more difficult to shop.

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Maybe I should clarify.

I did my first shop 18 months ago. At the time I was working full-time, 50-60 hours a week, as a science teacher. So I only did 2-3 shops a week for the first year.

Went down to p/t in January 2012, added in more MS jobs. I was only registered with 20 companies in January.

Just started REALLY shopping in early May, with 5-12 shops/daily, 5-6 days/week, consistently.

I'm in my 40s, not planning to retire for a long while. This MS is good for me and my pocketbook - but I have to do it intelligently.

To me, that means doing the $10 BestMark electronics shops to pay my $100/week gasoline bills.

I only have two companies that are planning routes with me now and willing to bonus me. By September, I'd like to have 10-15 different MSCs that I have professional relationships with.

Speaking of which: I have 9 shops to do this morning. I'm off and out, then home to sit by the pool and write my narratives.

Your advice is, of course, most welcome and appreciated.

I find the most amusing is their comment that you should not buy a gift card for less then $5 as part of your purchase requirement because they will think your a mystery shopper. Buying the $1 candy is much better!

Missy,

At this point in your life, predicated upon what you've shared, in my opinion you've a fine 5 point plan; I was especially drawn to #1. As soon as possible consider video assignments, and, if they are your cup of tea, explore purchasing a DVR. You'll receive more shops, have the ability to solicit local work and the bonus will soon pay for the unit.

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