Njsurveyman Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 I was scheduled for an in person test session scheduled to last for 3 hrs. to be paid $250. However, when I received my confirmation email, it mentioned I would have to take a COVID test upon entering (fine with that), AND leave my wallet, ID, phone, and keys in separate "locker" outside the study area. I was NOT cool with this because I feel naked without those essential things on me at all times, especially if there is an emergency. I have been to plenty of studies that require phones be turned off or set to vibrate, but not cool leaving those items behind. Did I overrreact by cancelling this study or would some of you done the same? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy21 Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Njsurveyman said: I was scheduled for an in person test session scheduled to last for 3 hrs. to be paid $250. However, when I received my confirmation email, it mentioned I would have to take a COVID test upon entering (fine with that), AND leave my wallet, ID, phone, and keys in separate "locker" outside the study area. I was NOT cool with this because I feel naked without those essential things on me at all times, especially if there is an emergency. I have been to plenty of studies that require phones be turned off or set to vibrate, but not cool leaving those items behind. Did I overrreact by cancelling this study or would some of you done the same? I do not think you overreacted in the least If you were not comfortable with this 'locker situation' you did what was best for you. To each his own! I am glad you were given a heads-up prior to the test session! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn_b_adams Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 22 hours ago, Njsurveyman said: I was scheduled for an in person test session scheduled to last for 3 hrs. to be paid $250. However, when I received my confirmation email, it mentioned I would have to take a COVID test upon entering (fine with that), AND leave my wallet, ID, phone, and keys in separate "locker" outside the study area. I was NOT cool with this because I feel naked without those essential things on me at all times, especially if there is an emergency. I have been to plenty of studies that require phones be turned off or set to vibrate, but not cool leaving those items behind. Did I overrreact by cancelling this study or would some of you done the same? I agree with Sandy. I don't think you overreacted. I would not be comfortable with something like this either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
episemion Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 I would be uneasy about such a thing as well. same as undressing at radiology to put on a gown and having to leave clothes , wallet , keys , etc. in an unlocked cubicle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnleona Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 If unlocked, I agree with you. You did not overreact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njsurveyman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 Thank you very much for your feedback. Yeah, I wasn't sure what they meant by "separate locker" outside the study area. I had no way of knowing if someone else would be holding the key or had access to it. Furthermore, it made ZERO sense why there would be any reason to leave your wallet and keys behind during a study. The whole thing sounded shady and it was for a company I was not familiar with located in a bad neighborhood (Brownsville, Brooklyn). Thank you all for the support. I feel better about cancelling now. It just seems much harder these days to get accepted for any type of focus group or study. Years ago, I would get invited to one at least twice per month. Now, hardly ever. It almost seems companies and brands just stopped caring about what consumers think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaseykernriver Posted July 20, 2022 Report Share Posted July 20, 2022 I agree with you, especially what would you do in the event of an emergency? We (where I live in California) are experiencing quite an earthquake swarm...I have "To Go Bags" by the front door (including things for my pets!). Fugheddabout having my wallet (and such) locked up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnecticutMarc Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 5:10 PM, Njsurveyman said: I was scheduled for an in person test session scheduled to last for 3 hrs. to be paid $250. AND leave my wallet, ID, phone, and keys in separate "locker" outside the study area. I was NOT cool with this because I feel naked without those essential things on me at all times, especially if there is an emergency. I have been to plenty of studies that require phones be turned off or set to vibrate, but not cool leaving those items behind. Did I overrreact by cancelling this study or would some of you done the same? They sound like they're crazy!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiesmom Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 I wouldn't agree to that. I was at a mall one time and was asked to be a product tester and I did. When I logged in to do the survey it didn't exist. I called numbers and the whole thing. No response. I headed back to the mall and the mall security told me that there was no such person and and that company had never been there. My daughter was with me, and she was my witness. They led me through back hallways and it was like a maze. I started wondering if Something else was going on. I reported it to the authorities and never heard about it again. I had a weird feeling when I was going through the hallways, and I will never do something like that again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy21 Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 hour ago, rosiesmom said: I wouldn't agree to that. I was at a mall one time and was asked to be a product tester and I did. When I logged in to do the survey it didn't exist. I called numbers and the whole thing. No response. I headed back to the mall and the mall security told me that there was no such person and and that company had never been there. My daughter was with me, and she was my witness. They led me through back hallways and it was like a maze. I started wondering if Something else was going on. I reported it to the authorities and never heard about it again. I had a weird feeling when I was going through the hallways, and I will never do something like that again. THAT is truly SCARY! YIKES Did this happen to you recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oshawott Posted July 31, 2022 Report Share Posted July 31, 2022 It seems like a mild inconvenience, but I personally wouldn't have had a problem with it. I understand why they wouldn't want people to have their phones with them; even if they asked people to shut them off, there's a chance that someone might keep theirs on and record confidential information during the test session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiesmom Posted August 1, 2022 Report Share Posted August 1, 2022 On 7/28/2022 at 7:12 PM, Sandy21 said: THAT is truly SCARY! YIKES Did this happen to you recently? About 4 years ago. I keep wondering if it was even legit. Made me wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy21 Posted August 1, 2022 Report Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, rosiesmom said: About 4 years ago. I keep wondering if it was even legit. Made me wonder. I don't much go to the mall since Covid but if/when I am approached at a mall I doubt I'd take part. Your experience truly horrified me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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