Just curious, not complaining but how long do you guys and gals usually wait for a shop to be approved? Some places I've noticed do same day/week but then others I end up waiting now going on three weeks for an approval or denial. Really debating on just not doing business with a certain company in the future especially with the payouts being so small and anywhere from 7 days which I don't mind up to over two months.

I can see how when looking at each individual job how it could seem not worth it but if you maybe look at it as a whole it may seem better ...it did for me.

For example;

Everyday you pick up numerous jobs without ever thinking about when or how much each pays consistently for let's say a month( it's worth it) in no time your PayPal will be receiving different deposits amounts everyday and so each day you will get the surprise of checking your balance. Kinda like rain...here's your PayPal and everyday it rains different amounts into it. Just gotta get the momentum up first. Well that's where I'm at anyhow so we will see how this theory works out.

Best of luck to you and don't give up ;)

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Ahleigh @ Apr 13, 2024, 2:22:30 AM

I can see how when looking at each individual job how it could seem not worth it but if you maybe look at it as a whole it may seem better ...it did for me.

For example;

Everyday you pick up numerous jobs without ever thinking about when or how much each pays consistently for let's say a month( it's worth it) in no time your PayPal will be receiving different deposits amounts everyday and so each day you will get the surprise of checking your balance. Kinda like rain...here's your PayPal and everyday it rains different amounts into it. Just gotta get the momentum up first. Well that's where I'm at anyhow so we will see how this theory works out.

Best of luck to you and don't give up ;)

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Not giving up, it's just odd there's no given payout time.

So far, I'm on several different jobs and have had positive experiences with the schedulers here. It's just with driving around this much more and using a travel rewards card to earn those points while double dipping on the actual payout I've already had two card statements come through prior to getting payouts from almost all of these places. So lets say three gas tanks at $35/fill I'm in the hole at a 22% interest rate out of pocket at a $105 debt unless I use my own funds to avoid the interest.

I guess it's sort of a reimbursement job, but having zero idea on they payout date... Also I submitted one of my shops a month ago today and it's still sitting in my completed and hasn't been touched.

I have also been feeling this way, and am now hesitant to do any more shops until I see a payout. I see an amount on my dashboard, and that is nice - but I don't think I'll be taking any more on until I see them actually paying out. I'll try to keep this thread updated!

Just shy of 45 days the one shop was approved last night at 16:58 MST. I've been waiting 54 days as of today for their first payment though so we'll see how that turns out. In another thread there was also someone that was warning against their storage facility shops saying the pay is around $90, but requires an hour long training video, a test, and around four hours at the facility.

I’m doing my first compliance report for them tomorrow

If money is tight for you, look for more shops that don't require an expenditure. And, also, consider applying for a new card that has zero interest for a period of time until you can get established. I work with many companies and they have payment policies stated on their website, although some may be difficult to find.

Cirrus will pay once you demand and threaten them. It's never less than 2 months. Usually, it is only once payment is demanded. Best to start demanding now rather than later, or you'll be lucky to be paid in 6 months.

This is not a normal situation in mystery shopping. It's just that this company has a history and pattern,

I’m still waiting for them to approve my submitted report from 2 weeks ago. I emailed them asking how long it normally takes to get approved - no response yet. I guess I’ll just be patient & not take any new jobs from them for now.

Jeni,

I held them to their MSP which states 45 days and they ended up paying me but also blocked me. All for the better in the end though because on a different site I ended up this month alone getting seven KIA test drives, one Tesla drive, and one Porsche drive plus a few smaller ones from places that pay out in very close to 30 days on the 14th of each month.