Would you?

« **on:** July 13, 2013, 07:30:26 pm »

Would you turn down work if it had to be done after 1930hrs

« **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:34:21 pm »

As long as you charge accordingly then no problem...

« **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:40:53 pm »

No? Why would you turn work down.

« **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:57:41 pm »

I think Len you'v been in business for many years. Why would you need someone elses opinion?

« **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2013, 08:17:18 pm »

Mike

I know my answer but a local turned it down another wanted 1.58sqm just a question to get a feel of the market

« **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2013, 08:18:02 pm »

Im usually as busy as I want to be,and had enough of working shifts and stupid hours in my previous jobs,so mines a yes.Plus I hate cleaning without natural light and for 8 months of the year this would be the case after 7pm

« **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:32:58 am »

Hi Guys

Almost always. I hate working late and much prefer an early start if outside normal hours.

I use my TM as an excuse , noise etc but it's just at my age working for 7 hours is enough!

Cheers

Doug

« **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2013, 11:09:13 am »

As a one man band , no , as a business its a must to sweat your assets , plus there is no greater feeling than earning 4 figures clear profit whilst you sleep, getting others to work for you.

« **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2013, 01:09:53 pm »

I can't believe this is even being discussed.
So long as you're getting your rate.....do it.
Can anyone really afford to turn anything
down??
This is right next to another text string on
the forum (how's the hot weather affecting you?),
with half the cleaners moaning how flat it is out
there right now because of the weather???!!!!

Rich

« **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2013, 03:22:34 pm »

I would Len I'm self employed so I can work when I want . I don't mind starting at 6 o'clock but don't like working after 2 o'clock . But I wouldn't turn the job down I have someone I can give it to who would give me 50% of the money .

Del

« **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2013, 03:53:21 pm »

never turn any down. I'd only regret it in the quiet times

« **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2013, 04:47:00 pm »

I would, I wanna be finished before lunch.

« **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2013, 09:02:11 pm »

I put down It depends.

I do the odd out of hours job but I don't go looking for the work. I don't particularly like doing it and I regret booking it in all the way till i'm actually there cleaning. I like the feeling when the work compete though, knowing that'll add to the weekly turnover

Like its been said, ok for quieter times but would never do that type of work in spring and summer months! Unless I had staff.

« **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2013, 07:46:19 am »

I have a habit of quentifying work by what it will buy me,

What if he said ...."will you clean my restaurant after 7-30pm and I will pay for you to fly out to Sharm El Shiek and put you up in a 5 star hotel all inclusive"

The last night job I did paid more than the cost of my holiday last week, how can anyone say no to working on an evening

« **Reply #14 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:35:06 am »

As a new to the bussiness would get any job at any time to generate more income.
Week ago I did a quote for the Carlton Hotel for bar and restaurants 112 chairs, work that need to be started not earlier then 10pm. All night work.
If I get it I will do it. It is a potential of future jobs for the hotel.

« **Reply #15 on:** July 15, 2013, 09:07:17 am »

This time of year would love to start at 19.30...all day off in back garden.

« **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2013, 05:22:39 pm »

There are places I go, where after hours is easier to drive there and the place is deserted ......... everything is less hassle for ~~same~~ better money

« **Reply #17 on:** July 15, 2013, 05:49:25 pm »

Everyone has their price, even Doug.

Most people are open to it, usually the well established and comfortable may chose to pass. I'd pass if it was what I could get in the day. On the other hand if I had days with big holes in them you'd be mad not to do it.

« **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:07:21 pm »

I am working at 11 pm tonight , chairs in a restraunt, cleaned the carpets cple weeks ago .

Am i going to turn work away because its during the night , like hell I am ........ it could lead to other work for a start, restraunters especialy of foreign origin do tend to be a close knit community.

and the price is always a premium any way

geoff

« **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2013, 10:30:37 pm »

simple answer Len, everyone would if the price was right.

« **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2013, 08:21:16 am »

I would as long as the value outweighs the cost of lost work the following day,
Some times it can be a bi**h to try stay awake so that you sleep the next evening
so that you are not useless on day 2 after the night work.
If you are of no use for 2 days then you have most probably worked for a loss
against what you would have earned over those days.

« **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2013, 01:16:26 pm »

When I do a night job I'll finish at say 7am...down to Tesco for a breckie and a paper.
If it's a day like today I'll go home and do 4 cans of Grolsch whilst sunning myself in garden till about 11.30 then go to bed for 4 hours of deep sleep induced by the alcohol.
Get up and continue the day and then have an early night and feel fine next day.
One night is easily got over, it's when it's 2 and 3 nights it hurts.

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