I frequently use surveys to comment on a customer service experience. I do not recall ever completing a survey for a reward... just the satisfaction of sharing my thoughts/opinion.
Yes. I have taken numerous surveys over they years. I probably average about $3 per survey but have gotten up to $10 before. Also, I have used surveys to report really good and really bad experiences.
I'm retired and have more time than I know what to do with so I take surveys; Several pay cash, most award points that can be redeemed for gift card. Over a year I'll earn a couple hundred dollars worth of points/cash. Some sites also send free sample products so that's another bonus. I also learn about new products so, all in all, it's a productive use of my time. One caveat - I have separate email accounts for surveys and NEVER use the account that friends and family can use to contact me.
It seems that only some surveys are worth taking in terms of the ratio of time spent and the payoff and countered with the risk that something will go wrong: survey quits or suddenly has met its quota for people like me. I prefer the cash as a reward, but sometimes you get products to test.
I especially love the mention of getting back to the gym. It's amazing how many people start a regiment in the middle of winter. I mean, who wants to get up at 5am for a Yoga class at the gym with 3 feet of snow on his or her car?
Now is the perfect time to continue what you started... or to start anew!
Great tips. I need to remember to put away my social security card from out of my wallet. I've never lost my wallet but I have lost my debit card a few times as a result of not carrying my wallet. lol
I really like the headboard idea. It's very creative. I can imagine what that may look like in my head but I'm not sure exactly how it would look like in real life. At any rate its a great affordable idea.
I've heard of that. I wish more companies gave people a chance to get outside. I've seen some recent studies that show that a short work improves brain power.
Be careful on this if you have a spouse that travels a lot or works long hours. Clients are not usually looking for homes during "school hours" -you may find yourself in a bind working a lot of evenings and all weekends. There are monthly fees too usually for the access to the multi list and insurance fees, continuing education, etc. After the company you work for takes their share of the profit you bring in, you then have to pay independent contractor taxes on the rest.
My first job was working at an office supply store as a bookkeepers assistant/cleaning girl. I started when I was 14 years old and went in after school and during summers to help with the filing, posting entries in journals and stuffing statements into envelopes for the bookkeeper. When there wasn't enough to keep me busy for the 1 to 3 hours I was asked to dust, vacuum and clean the bathrooms. It taught me a lot about the business world and how to get along with coworkers under the watchful eye of my supervisor. It was a great experience, even though I started out making $1 an hour!
My very first job was working at Burger King while I was in High School. Yeah - it was as bad as you can imagine, but I did learn from it. I learned that I would probably encounter bad bosses in my life, I learned customer service, and above all, I learned respnsibility - showing up on time, doing the job correctly, etc. I also made great friends with the other high school kids who worked there - they made it fun.
Great post and a very useful summary. I'm just going to add that it's is crucial to stay "creative" in finding ways to contribute to the college savings accounts. Fire example, ask extended family to make a college fund contribution instead of getting your kids heat another toy. It's more that likely that your kids, just like mine have plenty of toys and clothes already but an additional $50 here and there with the effect of compound interest sure adds up throughout the years.
I know people who have outdoor meetings. For instance, instead of booking a meeting room to have a one-on-one status update meeting, just step outside and talk business while walking.
Great question Selene! Yes, gairlc stored in oil presents a risk of botulism so it's best not to. There is no substitute for the flavor of freshly sliced or minced gairlc that is the way to go. If you must prepare in advance, you can freeze the gairlc wrapped in plastic and stored in a freezer bag. Whole cloves become a little soft/mushy this way but it is a safe route.
My first job was at the local library for minimum wage putting books back on the shelves. I enjoyed it because when I was done if there was nothing to do I could hide away and read for a bit...
I absolutely HATE "Tell me about yourself." and "Do you have any questions for me"? What, about me? No, I don't have questions. You answered them all during the interview.
The other ones I can't stand are "Tell me about a time when..." and "Explain a situation when....". Or, "What would you do in X, Y, Z situation"? I have noticed my best interviews have been the ones where there are no pre-programmed questions. When the interviewer and I just take it as it comes, it allows me to be more comfortable. I can be my true self. Those are the jobs I have gotten. When I can communicate with the interviewer like I am talking to a friend and not feel like I am being questioned, things go very well.
I tend to flub with the pre-programmed questions. Even though I know I will give a well thought out and concise answer, they never come out that way. I have to learn to work with it.
I think so many people don't realize that EXPERIENCE is important. Going to school is great, but having a job with relate-able experience is great also.
I frequently use surveys to comment on a customer service experience. I do not recall ever completing a survey for a reward... just the satisfaction of sharing my thoughts/opinion.
I take surveys, but less than I used to because they don't pay much
yes, all the time.
Yes. I have taken numerous surveys over they years. I probably average about $3 per survey but have gotten up to $10 before. Also, I have used surveys to report really good and really bad experiences.
I'm retired and have more time than I know what to do with so I take surveys; Several pay cash, most award points that can be redeemed for gift card. Over a year I'll earn a couple hundred dollars worth of points/cash. Some sites also send free sample products so that's another bonus. I also learn about new products so, all in all, it's a productive use of my time. One caveat - I have separate email accounts for surveys and NEVER use the account that friends and family can use to contact me.
I've done a few surveys but have never earned rewards for doing them.
It seems that only some surveys are worth taking in terms of the ratio of time spent and the payoff and countered with the risk that something will go wrong: survey quits or suddenly has met its quota for people like me. I prefer the cash as a reward, but sometimes you get products to test.
Yes. The best one I did was to test out face creams. I received two full sized bottles of night creams and received $10 for filling out the survey.
This is absolutely brilliant, Mikey!
I especially love the mention of getting back to the gym. It's amazing how many people start a regiment in the middle of winter. I mean, who wants to get up at 5am for a Yoga class at the gym with 3 feet of snow on his or her car?
Now is the perfect time to continue what you started... or to start anew!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Yes, I take surveys.
Great tips. I need to remember to put away my social security card from out of my wallet. I've never lost my wallet but I have lost my debit card a few times as a result of not carrying my wallet. lol
I really like the headboard idea. It's very creative. I can imagine what that may look like in my head but I'm not sure exactly how it would look like in real life. At any rate its a great affordable idea.
I've heard of that. I wish more companies gave people a chance to get outside. I've seen some recent studies that show that a short work improves brain power.
I love MyFitnessPal... It is free and makes you realize how much you can "save" on calories, same way you would approach saving money...
That's a great idea! I have garbage bags full of packing peanuts and bubble wrap that I can't bear to throw away!
Be careful on this if you have a spouse that travels a lot or works long hours. Clients are not usually looking for homes during "school hours" -you may find yourself in a bind working a lot of evenings and all weekends. There are monthly fees too usually for the access to the multi list and insurance fees, continuing education, etc. After the company you work for takes their share of the profit you bring in, you then have to pay independent contractor taxes on the rest.
Aside from babysitting, my first full time job was as a cashier for a toy store. It was great until Christmas rolled around!
My first job was working at an office supply store as a bookkeepers assistant/cleaning girl. I started when I was 14 years old and went in after school and during summers to help with the filing, posting entries in journals and stuffing statements into envelopes for the bookkeeper. When there wasn't enough to keep me busy for the 1 to 3 hours I was asked to dust, vacuum and clean the bathrooms. It taught me a lot about the business world and how to get along with coworkers under the watchful eye of my supervisor. It was a great experience, even though I started out making $1 an hour!
My very first job was working at Burger King while I was in High School. Yeah - it was as bad as you can imagine, but I did learn from it. I learned that I would probably encounter bad bosses in my life, I learned customer service, and above all, I learned respnsibility - showing up on time, doing the job correctly, etc. I also made great friends with the other high school kids who worked there - they made it fun.
Great post and a very useful summary. I'm just going to add that it's is crucial to stay "creative" in finding ways to contribute to the college savings accounts. Fire example, ask extended family to make a college fund contribution instead of getting your kids heat another toy. It's more that likely that your kids, just like mine have plenty of toys and clothes already but an additional $50 here and there with the effect of compound interest sure adds up throughout the years.
I know people who have outdoor meetings. For instance, instead of booking a meeting room to have a one-on-one status update meeting, just step outside and talk business while walking.
Great question Selene! Yes, gairlc stored in oil presents a risk of botulism so it's best not to. There is no substitute for the flavor of freshly sliced or minced gairlc that is the way to go. If you must prepare in advance, you can freeze the gairlc wrapped in plastic and stored in a freezer bag. Whole cloves become a little soft/mushy this way but it is a safe route.
My first job was at the local library for minimum wage putting books back on the shelves. I enjoyed it because when I was done if there was nothing to do I could hide away and read for a bit...
I absolutely HATE "Tell me about yourself." and "Do you have any questions for me"? What, about me? No, I don't have questions. You answered them all during the interview.
The other ones I can't stand are "Tell me about a time when..." and "Explain a situation when....". Or, "What would you do in X, Y, Z situation"? I have noticed my best interviews have been the ones where there are no pre-programmed questions. When the interviewer and I just take it as it comes, it allows me to be more comfortable. I can be my true self. Those are the jobs I have gotten. When I can communicate with the interviewer like I am talking to a friend and not feel like I am being questioned, things go very well.
I tend to flub with the pre-programmed questions. Even though I know I will give a well thought out and concise answer, they never come out that way. I have to learn to work with it.
I think so many people don't realize that EXPERIENCE is important. Going to school is great, but having a job with relate-able experience is great also.