Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Steve Sed on August 07, 2012, 12:42:37 pm
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Today I turned up at my first house feeling lethargic. I sat in the van just around the corner for a few minutes and just couldn't be bothered. I drove home with the intention of getting some breakfast then leafleting. I had my breakfast and drove to where I was going to drop leaflets when it started raining. I wited in the van for it to stop then drove home. I didn't drop one. I feel really lazy and guilty despite the fact that I haven't taken a day off or months.
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Hi Steve
Don't beat yerself up M8!!
Everybody hits a low point - I had a day off yesterday and felt guilty as hell cos the weather was great but I haven't stopped for months.
Day off re-charge the batteries and you will be raring to go!!
G.
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When u feel like this just take a day or 2 off or just do half a day ... Happens to us all at some point
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Yep. You need to take a break. I get the same after a few months and have just moved work around so i can take four long weekends off before the kids go back to school {sat, sun and mon}.
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anybody whos been in this business for a while deserves a few days off here and there mate.ok its not like working in a factory 40 hours a week but its hard work and sometimes we re just not up for it!your not a machine!dont feel guilty just accept that it happens from time to time.
i went to work for 9am and i was home at 1015am as the rain was torrential.i was planning on going back this afternoon but i knew id struggle to get my scheduled work done today so ill be at it fresh tomorrow.
then i will have thurs/fri/sat/sun off as im straight up with work.all 340 customers are up to date.
i was planning on having my work done today so i would have 5 straight days off but sometimes our best laid plans dont materialise!
on the plus side the weather here in the north west is set to improve a lot over the next few days.
a lot of customers are on holiday as well so cashflow is not as good as usual but again its not a major problem.ill get paid in the end!! ;) ;D ;D
best wishes to you all
dazmond
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Its because you don't like windows steve.
It is pretty common amongst people in the window cleaning trade so as said before, don't beat yourself up about it.
Dean.
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felt the same way myself a few weeks ago, but my recent boom of gaining new work (& some well priced carpet cleans) has cheered me up no end ;D
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Its because you don't like windows steve.
It is pretty common amongst people in the window cleaning trade so as said before, don't beat yourself up about it.
Dean.
;D
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I never take time off durring the week but I did the other week. It turned out to be one of the hottest days and I just sat in the garden and read me book. The next day I felt like I had been on holiday.
I just needed the time off. We all do from time to time
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I never take time off durring the week but I did the other week. It turned out to be one of the hottest days and I just sat in the garden and read me book. The next day I felt like I had been on holiday.
I just needed the time off. We all do from time to time
it wasnt "50 shades of Grey" was it ;D
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I had a day off yesterday because I had family things to do in Bristol. My son has moved into a different flat so Dad having a van comes in handy.
Its amazing how much a day off peps you up. All work and no play as they say.
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I had a day off yesterday because I had family things to do in Bristol. My son has moved into a different flat so Dad having a van comes in handy.
Its amazing how much a day off peps you up. All work and no play as they say.
you never phoned ;D ;D ;Dshould have called in vince
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I've said that before when I have been down there. He's moved into a flat in Manilla Rd Clifton right opposite the bridge.
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I've said that before when I have been down there. He's moved into a flat in Manilla Rd Clifton right opposite the bridge.
suits you sir, ;D ;D ;D posh,he love clifton village on a night out ;D ;D
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I got up this morning as usual at 7.30am to be out at 9am with a full days work planed.
I'm still thinking I really must get going but instead of putting my boots on and getting out the door, I somehow ended up in the kitchen and made yet another cup of tea and here I am, sitting here drinking it.
It's one of those days where I feel as flat as a pancake but I know if I get going, after the first job I'll be fine. This is ridiculous, all I have to do is get going yet I just keep sitting here.
The stupid thing is I'm trying to think of valid excuses for not working as if I need to fool myself.
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11.30am and I'm still sitting here intending to get going. :-\
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11.30am and I'm still sitting here intending to get going. :-\
i hope ou're out by now!!
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Too late to go out now Ross
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I left at about midday. Got to the first job, sat in the van and then thought sod it, I'll do some leaflets instead. After driving around for a while I decided I was trying to fool myself in a way similar to what Steve posted in the original posting.
So I went for a walk along the cliff tops to the east of Brighton (where I live). I took my flask and sandwiches with me and enjoyed every minute of it. Just me, loads of open space, the sea and seagulls. What a great way to spend a few hours.
It's definitely too late now to go and do a few jobs even though I could if I wanted.
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I got up this morning as usual at 7.30am to be out at 9am with a full days work planed.
I'm still thinking I really must get going but instead of putting my boots on and getting out the door, I somehow ended up in the kitchen and made yet another cup of tea and here I am, sitting here drinking it.
It's one of those days where I feel as flat as a pancake but I know if I get going, after the first job I'll be fine. This is ridiculous, all I have to do is get going yet I just keep sitting here.
The stupid thing is I'm trying to think of valid excuses for not working as if I need to fool myself.
Shocking!
Seriously though, today I worked hard and was raring to go.
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This morning I have a big conservatory roof clean booked in for 8.30. Yesterday it was a church where somebody had to meet me there to let me into the hall.
There are ways of forcing yourself to get going, pre booking work for first thing is a good idea.
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I often feel lazy and lethargic when it is looking like it will rain. I keep looking out of the window in a vain attempt to decide whether to go out or not.
On Monday (which was a bank holiday here) it was raining on and off. Mrs Johnny B was getting annoyed by my procrastinating, and told me to just go out. I did, got one bungalow done before it rained (heavily). I drove back home (past Mrs Johnny B who was on her way out and who glared at me coming the other way!).
The rain stopped shortly after, out I went again, but before I got started on the next house, the heavens opened again, killing off the day.
Tuesday onwards has seen the weather change for the good at last, and I have been flying along as a result.
John
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Today I turned up at my first house feeling lethargic. I sat in the van just around the corner for a few minutes and just couldn't be bothered. I drove home with the intention of getting some breakfast then leafleting. I had my breakfast and drove to where I was going to drop leaflets when it started raining. I wited in the van for it to stop then drove home. I didn't drop one. I feel really lazy and guilty despite the fact that I haven't taken a day off or months.
think it s been said but maybe you need some time to chill this job can be on your mind 24 7 and wear you down otherwise
if you got the ££ have a short break or treat yourself then get back out there monday :)
or alternatively book a holiday or something so you have something to work for
good luck
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I always book my work for between 8 and 9 that way im always up and out without thinking about it to much.
Get it all done and get home.
If you start getting low just add your hard earned cash up,that should cheer you up ;D