Five Things to Consider Before Becoming a Mystery Shopper

We've seen the ads in the classified section and other employment-related periodicals. Make $150 an hour! No Experience Necessary! Training Provided! Easy Money! Call our toll-free number for more information!

In the midst of some equally personal and professional issues, I held on to some leads ifound in a recognizable business magazine pertaining to mystery shopping and did my research one weekend. Honestly, it's not a bad thing to get into. You do get have things for free, see marketing in a way you're probably not used to seeing it and meet interesting people. Depending on your background and your drive, it could provide the foundation to a long-term career or you can pursue other goals while paying your bills since one shop takes an average of one hour or less. Like other lines of work (and yes, it is work and not like an outing with friends - at least not most of the time), there are downsides. Some things are across the board and other issues might just be a conflict of interest that would vary from one individual to another. Here are few things I have picked up on in a very short time and will gladly pass on to anyone who may ask how it's really done.