-------------------------------welovedis said:C. Ann--I've not done a Pepsi promo yet, I've done lots of others-Zatarains Rice, Loreal Cosmetic, Slim Fast, Kudos bars, and lots more. Mass C is one of many promo companies around the country so they may not be the specific one for your area. I filled out a W-4 and asked that taxes be taken out of my check, perhaps that is the difference, DMRick? Not sure...
As far as supplies, when you first fill out an application with MC, they ask if you have some basic items (toaster oven, toaster, small microwave, skillet, etc..) and pay you extra if you can bring it along with you to use for the demo. Other items, like shelf product (which would be whatever you need for your promo....i.e..Rice mix or Kudos bars) are taken from the shelf and purchased with the "MC card" they give you. You submit the receipts at the end to show what you've purchased with the card.
------------------------------------welovedis said:I'm not sure about the website you linked to, I didn't check it out, it may or may not be the same company I work thru. There are lots of them. For some events there are more people involved, but most events I work alone and that is fine with me. GL with your plans, hope all works out well!
-----------------------------------------------The Disney Bunch said:The application is pretty detailed- what do they need all that information for? I can't remember specific dates of prior employment - does it matter? Do they check references or something? A couple of places I worked don't exist any more & one place I would rather they did not contact like my current employer.
--------------------------MickeyP said:Did you notice they wanted 19.99 for opps to mystery shop.
--------------------------------------welovedis said:C.Ann-cool, I didn't realize it was thru MC, that is good. They've been very reliable and always pay quickly. I've talked with other promo people and some work thru MC, others thru another company and they usually trash talk that one. I've not been contacted about the Pepsi thing, but it looks interesting! Now that I've been with them for a while it seems that I tend to get either the same companies at different locations or the same group (like Proctor & Gamble) that type of thing. I don't usually keep looking for promos, I just check my emails when they contact me since I only do it about 2xs a month.
I'm interested to hear how people here like this type of thing. I find the pay to pretty good for the kind of work involved. If you like interacting with people you'll do well.
Also--I agree, if you are applying for a job anywhere you need to provide prior employment info. Also, this company will request your SS#, and you'll need to have a jurat signed by a notary where you'll show ID like a passport or drivers license and SS card. They do have you fill out a W-4 and an I-9 as well. Plus you have to send in copies of your DL & SS card IIRC. They are a legit company and need to make sure the same of anyone they employ.
GL!!!! Thanks for posting this C.Ann so others can see what kind of "side jobs" are out there. I was reading the work at home thread about the call center stuff and thought about mentioning it there but it seemed more "home" oriented. I think this is a better way to make more money in less time, just my 2 cents!