Im new here...


andreemshops
5 years 0 andreemshops 3

Hi!


Im new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I live in Portland, Oregon and have been mystery shopping for a couple companies for about three months.

Im looking to work with more companies and Im interested in any educational opportunities that may help me do better at the job and receive better jobs, I am also interested in learning more about the companies out there and which ones are better than or not as good as the others, and what kind of shop jobs the companies may typically have to offer. I guess I just accidentally fell into this and Im doing really well. Id like to see if I can do these jobs full time.And Id love to hear about anyone's experiences!


Thank You!

MFJohnston
5 years 0 MFJohnston 388

Hello!


I went to high school in Portland! (Wilson) I've been doing this for about three years as a way to add to my income from my full time job. There are 200-300 companies that offer shops - all very different. Most are great companies - they just have different personalities. Some are here on iSS, but others are use different platforms, so I don't like to recommend them here out of respect for the companies that support this site. However, if you do want to find out about mystery shopping beyond iSS, I suggest you check out the MysteryShopForum (just Google it.).


Can you make a living doing this? Yes. However, you won't get rich and it will take work. It will also take some time to establish yourself well enough to before you will pick up too many high end jobs. I made close to $25K plus reimbursements last year doing this part time. I know of a number of folks who work full time shopping.

andreemshops
5 years 0 andreemshops 3

I've lived in Portland for four years. I do love it here. Thanks for the info! I'm really enjoying the jobs I have done and the ones I am doing. I look forward to getting to know people here a bit better.


MFJohnston
5 years 0 MFJohnston 388

For me, it's a good side gig. I appreciate the flexibility and the extra bit of income. I like that it gives me excuses to get out of the house and be productive. I make several trips to Portland to shop each year - usually to pick up video work. Right now, I'm putting together a trip into California.

andreemshops
5 years 0 andreemshops 3

Traveling and doing shops sounds like a good way to mix it up a little bit.! I'm still a bit away from those kinds of adventures.

Ive been placing most of my focus on organizing the MSP'S, the info about them online currently, jobs etc, a system to organize all my information so that anything is accessible quickly. And adding a new shop to my list every couple days. I'll figure out a system. I'm thinking color coding and stuff like that.


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