Posted by Elaine Sedlock on 6/10/08 11:02am
Msg #250647

OT of NSA work -- anyone doing surveys for Pinecone

Research? A friend of mine did several and they were legit, but I can't get past one of the steps required to get started. Need to know if anyone else has encountered the same problem and could help trouble shoot it w/me. No big bucks to be made -- $2.00 per survey and each takes about 10-15 minutes. But at this point in time every penny counts! TIA

Reply by CaliNotary on 6/10/08 11:55am
Msg #250655

If you've been reduced to working for $2 a pop

that means it's time to get a regular job

Reply by SOCAL/CA on 6/10/08 12:06pm
Msg #250657

Re: working for $2 a pop-(Desperate) n/m

Reply by ColleenCA on 6/10/08 12:11pm
Msg #250659

Re: Doesn't Sound Desperate

If she can do 10 per hour that would be 22.00 per hour.

Reply by hcampersFL on 6/10/08 12:13pm
Msg #250660

Re: Doesn't Sound Desperate

10 -per hour will be $20 per hour but with out the gas, printing, paper cost.

b.

Reply by Elaine Sedlock on 6/10/08 12:50pm
Msg #250674

No gas -- you do these online from home! No cost for paper

or anything just time!

Reply by jba/fl on 6/10/08 12:13pm
Msg #250661

I think 10 x 2 -= $20 n/m

Reply by ColleenCA on 6/10/08 12:14pm
Msg #250662

Re: Doesn't Sound Desperate- Oops meant 20.00 per hour :) n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 6/10/08 12:14pm
Msg #250663

Colleen: we were all over you - LOL - sorry. n/m

Reply by Derrick/MT on 6/10/08 12:16pm
Msg #250664

Re: Does Sound Desperate

That may be nice but she stated that they take between 10-15 mins each. So that would be $8-$12 an hour

Reply by SOCAL/CA on 6/10/08 12:20pm
Msg #250666

Re: Does Sound Desperate

Thank you Derrick. Running from one location to another for $2.00 is just plain stupid.

Reply by ColleenCA on 6/10/08 12:26pm
Msg #250668

Re: It's not running around

It's something she can do at home. Even if she were only to make $8.00 per hour at least it's an honest buck and no driving required.

Reply by CaliNotary on 6/10/08 12:29pm
Msg #250669

Re: It's not running around

Which is exactly my point. If your financial situation is so bad that that $8 an hour doing surveys is going to make a difference, then you really need to ditch the signing biz and be looking for a full time job instead.

Reply by ColleenCA on 6/10/08 12:34pm
Msg #250670

Re: Perhaps.....

but maybe she is just wishing to supplement her income until things pick up for her. I don't know her personal situation. I am only saying that as long as it's an honest living and she is willing then it's not desperate she's just doing what has to be done.

Reply by Elaine Sedlock on 6/10/08 12:52pm
Msg #250676

Thanks Colleen! n/m

Reply by Elaine Sedlock on 6/10/08 12:51pm
Msg #250675

I repeat -- no leaving home! No cost! n/m

Reply by CaliNotary on 6/10/08 12:25pm
Msg #250667

Re: Does Sound Desperate

And I doubt that they send 40 surveys at a time, 5 days a week

Reply by SOCAL/CA on 6/10/08 12:42pm
Msg #250671

Re: Does Sound Desperate

I got it now. Online surveys. Sit in front of your computer and complete surveys at $2.00 ea. Sounds like a lot of fun. LOL

Reply by ColleenCA on 6/10/08 12:48pm
Msg #250672

Re: One of my very best friends

who is disabled works for a company doing online surveys from home. She chose to do this to earn a living (small but honest) and to not have to depend on collecting Social Security Disability although she qualifies for it. Fun? No. Admirable? Yes.

Reply by Elaine Sedlock on 6/10/08 12:55pm
Msg #250680

Very admirable! Oh, and BTW, I have teenagers who don't

need to be left to their own devices over the summer break and if I go to work at a regular job they would be w/o anyone here. Just FYI

Reply by dionaea on 6/10/08 3:59pm
Msg #250705

My DH has been with Pinecone for several years

First - You absolutely are not to talk about the surveys you may do for them. They don't like their surveyors to even mention you know them.
Second - you are darn lucky to get in with them as they are VERY selective and do not accept just anybody. The few times I've known people to be able to apply and hopefully get accepted were when they saw a banner ad on a website asking for applicants...and those banner ads are RARE. You can't just contact them and ask to be one of their surveyors.
Third - you will definitely NOT make much money doing these. My DH used to get a survey 5 or 6 times a month, but now gets maybe 1 or 2 a month. You may get a survey and then be selected to receive a product by mail to try and report on. You are absolutely sworn to secrecy about any product you may see on the site or sample the actual product.
Remember these are based on demographics, and of course they have to have advertisers or companies with money to pay them to run the survey, so with the market downturn they may have fewer surveys to offer these days.
Anyway, my DH has enjoyed and appreciated the opportunity to be part of their survey team for several years now, and they are one of the best and most respected companies in the field.
Hope this info is helpful.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 6/10/08 5:05pm
Msg #250714

Whatsa DH? n/m

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 6/10/08 5:35pm
Msg #250720

Re: Dear Hubby (or D***ed Hubby) n/m

Reply by Elaine Sedlock on 6/10/08 12:53pm
Msg #250678

Probably correct again Cali! Still, it's SOMETHING! n/m

Reply by Elaine Sedlock on 6/10/08 12:49pm
Msg #250673

Yep!! Been beating the pavement looking for a "regular job"

. . . and doing menial manual labor jobs whenever I can find them and whatever I have to do to put food on the table for my children and pay bills so they have a house w/electricity, water, clothing, ect. while their deadbeat dad dopes it up as a free renter in a government apartment w/a disabled lady and his free renter brother (also a deadbeat dad)!!! If I sound a little PO'd it's only because I am!!!!! I'm working my frickin' butt off w/ no help and don't need to hear a single word from anyone out there about my being desperate because I would know better than anyone else the state of my financial affairs!!!! I hold my head up high in spite of my situation because I'm one tough old bird (to quote those who truly know me). I don't give up and would flip burgers or clean stables or anything else necessary to care for my kids in spite of the fact that I have a college education. This area is just not hiring!

Reply by ColleenCA on 6/10/08 12:52pm
Msg #250677

Re: Good for you Elaine....

you sound like a hard working woman. Keep it up you are teaching your children a valuable lesson.

Reply by BrendaTx on 6/10/08 12:54pm
Msg #250679

Elaine had a question about the sign up

if anyone wants to help her out.

I did a few of those years ago. They paid right on time but back then, it was $5 each.

Reply by Elaine Sedlock on 6/10/08 12:56pm
Msg #250681

Brenda, thanks for trying to get this runaway train back on

track!

Reply by Elaine Sedlock on 6/10/08 1:16pm
Msg #250683

Also, if anyone out there has any other suggestions for work

I'm wide open. I just took a job last week working 2 days/week waiting tables. I literally begged for that job and had to consent to working under the table at a ridiculous rate of $10/day plus tips. First day I only made $10 in tips in 7 hours so only $20 for the day. Second day I made $27 in tips plus $10 for day so $37 for 7 hours! No one is dining inside the restaurant at this time of year except a few old folks who probably don't even know the amount to tip according to modern day etiquette (sp?). Everyone else hangs out at a tiki bar on the lake where the bartender earns a fortune! But still it is a job and has already opened up a new door to me as I'm negotiating w/the owner about starting my own bakery using his kitchen during the night and early morning hours. God works in mysterious ways!

Reply by ColleenCA on 6/10/08 1:28pm
Msg #250685

Re: Elaine, I emailed a link to you. n/m

Reply by SOCAL/CA on 6/10/08 12:59pm
Msg #250682

Re: Elaine had a question about the sign up

Spend a little time taking that deadbeat dad to court for child support.

Reply by Elaine Sedlock on 6/10/08 1:18pm
Msg #250684

Don't worry SOCAL, his day's coming! His license is suspend-

ed and next step is JAIL!!! Bet he'll come up w/money then!

Reply by Elaine Sedlock on 6/10/08 1:30pm
Msg #250686

One last FYI before I check out for now

Just to put everyones' minds at ease who may be worrying that I'd accept lowballer fees for signings, I'm won't! Desperate does not equal stupid! I won't do anything that costs me more than I earn. I'm aware of the overhead costs involved in closings. I also know that SAs offer a professional service and should be paid accordingly. To undersell myself in this industry would hurt not only me but all my fellow notaries.

Reply by SOCAL/CA on 6/10/08 1:42pm
Msg #250688

Re: Good for you-stay strong n/m

Reply by SoCal Signing Co. on 6/10/08 3:33pm
Msg #250703

Re: Good for you-stay strong

Eileen, sounds like a great way to make a little money, in between signings and other money making jobs you have. I dont get why anyone would read your post, and them tell you your "stupid"
whats up people?
Im glad Brenda directed this all back, make the internet cost pay for itself at least.