Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: PurefectWindowCleaning on December 15, 2013, 03:31:51 pm
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Do you prefer working at home or away?
I had a round a few years ago where I was travelling for an hour every morning to get to my work, and an hour back again. It wasnt ideal when you got there and it started lashing it down with rain but I needed the money... I done this for 4 years.
The advantage being once you are there you are there and just crack on...
Now all my work is slap bang on my door step but I find we call back to base about 3 times a day for food ;D
Much prefer buying some steak from the butchers and cooking it than taking boring sandwiches to work ;)
What do you prefer for what reasons?
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Hey.I. Made a switch recently cos I was travelling 55 miles round journey 3 to 4 times a week and got sick of it - did it for 12 years. Moved back to where my work was so as I only did the 52 mile journey once a week. Sooooo much better. Collecting easier less wear and tear on the van, tyres etc.
By the way I have pasta for lunch with chicken thrown in lush! Great energy provider.
Cheers
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I work between 30-50 miles from home most days.
I like it.
Like the drive down.
Like the round.
Like the area (would probably live there if I could afford to)
Lunch-whatever the 'special' is at one of the many eateries.
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My round ranges from the town I live in, to about an hours drive away. I know from a profit point of view, I should try to replace my further away stuff with work closer, but I like the variety, and I get on well with most of my customers, well the ones that I see anyway.
As for eating, very rarely would I buy food while I am working. I don't stop for more than half an hour for dinner, often just 20 minutes, and, too expensive!.
I generally have a sandwich (boring sandwiches are created by boring people Mr Milton, try and be a bit more imaginative with the fillings, and even bread type!), sometimes a wrap.
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I travel as far as 6 miles away sometimes.i hate it I prefer being only upto 1 mile of my house.
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I travel as far as 6 miles away sometimes.i hate it I prefer being only upto 1 mile of my house.
Lol you lucky sod.
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I travel as far as 6 miles away sometimes.i hate it I prefer being only upto 1 mile of my house.
Lol you lucky sod.
I could do my work on foot, dont even need a van except for 5 days worth, might be a mission carrying the water system mind ;D
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15 min drive is as far away from home i go
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6 miles from home is like the end of the earth to me
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I travel as far as 6 miles away sometimes.i hate it I prefer being only upto 1 mile of my house.
Lol you lucky sod.
my units about 3 miles away,in town though.
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Good thread this, I do both oven and window cleaning. Don't go much further than than 5 - 10 miles for both, occasionally a bit further, most of the distant windows are also oven clean customers. Must be one of the least compact rounds around. It's nice to have a change of scenery, keeps the week interesting.
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All my best work is miles away, don't mind the drive to Dartmouth and Brixham area. Nice people, all good reliable customers that are loyal :) Also have work once I turn the corner of my street where I park up before everyone parks there to drop off the kids for school, so best of both worlds :)
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All my best work is miles away, don't mind the drive to Dartmouth and Brixham area. Nice people, all good reliable customers that are loyal :) Also have work once I turn the corner of my street where I park up before everyone parks there to drop off the kids for school, so best of both worlds :)
I work mainly about 30 miles away.
I do one house from my own drive though.
He is the worst payer I've got!
If it wasn't for the fact I do mine when I do his he'd've been dumped.
Nice guy though.
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12 miles ish is as far as I go.
I dont have a unit :'(
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For domestic Brits, I have no choice as they are all soldiers houses. Closest are 7 miles away, the rest is between 15 and 40 miles away. All very compact when I get there, but easy work and well priced really. I enjoy the work most of the time. Prefer carpet and upholstery more though. Will travel 50 miles for some of those jobs. That's where the better money is.
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For domestic Brits, I have no choice as they are all soldiers houses. Closest are 7 miles away, the rest is between 15 and 40 miles away. All very compact when I get there, but easy work and well priced really. I enjoy the work most of the time. Prefer carpet and upholstery more though. Will travel 50 miles for some of those jobs. That's where the better money is.
do you have a unit.? :)
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lol, no mate. Don't need one. ;)
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lol, no mate. Don't need one. ;)
bummer that. ive got an ikea unit in the shed if you want it.