Australians have discovered a new “side hustle” that can earn them up to $300 for a task as simple as going to the pub or riding the bus.
Side jobs are gaining popularity as Australians continue to struggle with the cost of living crisis – some are turning to reselling firewood online, while others iron other people’s clothes for an extra $400 a week.
Mystery shopping is a method used by companies and market research organizations that want to evaluate their sales, services and job performance in comparison to competitors.
“Imagine a side hustle that not only pays you but also gives you amazing experiences – that’s the magic of mystery shopping,” Louise Heffernan, owner of Mystery Management, told FEMAIL.
‘In today’s economy, people love the hospitality aspect of our business.
‘We carry out mystery shopping in over 300 upmarket pubs and restaurants along the east coast.’
The job involves people anonymously shopping in stores or eating at establishments and writing reports about their experience.
Each task pays a certain amount and the salary usually ranges from $20 to $300 depending on the nature of the job.
Louise Heffernan, owner of Mystery Management, revealed that mystery shopping involves people anonymously shopping in stores or eating at places and writing about their experience.
As businesses struggle to understand how average consumers view their service, mystery shopping is a great way to gauge how a business compares to its competitors.
As businesses struggle to understand how average consumers view their service, mystery shopping is a great way to gauge how a business compares to its competitors.
Ms. Heffernan gave us more information about the work.
‘Imagine this: you enjoy a delicious meal and we foot the bill. Plus, you get paid to write a review of your experience, covering customer service, food quality and cleanliness.’
She said it was “a really fun job” that people keep coming back to, and the Mystery Management management team also frequently dabbles in the industry.
Ms Heffernan revealed that mystery shopping is now about much more than just checking whether a restaurant will serve you without checking your ID.
“We also do mystery shopping at U-turn Fashion (second-hand stores), a big hit with Gen Z, who get paid to go shopping for ‘second-hand clothes,'” she said.
‘We cover supermarkets, bakeries, liquor stores and pharmacies, and even all the ferries that cross Sydney Harbour, plus buses and trams.
‘In essence, you can get paid to eat, shop and travel!’
