Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: tonyoliver on November 10, 2014, 04:48:32 pm
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a few pre election posts about how the world is now so rosy plumbers on 100k builders on 150k just ask any plumber builder ect and you'll get the truth about the average day rate for a London site is 40 per day I kid you not..........
skills shortage balls
a recent daily mirror article had a list of average earnings most professions were included even windies great news was that most average window cleaners earned just over 10k (10,680.00 )and were along with bar staff and other service staff the only trades to actually have the average wage go down by percentage
just think what we have to pay for van insurance kit even the clothing you go to work in
no holiday pay no sick or maternity pay.
who do you know in our game who gets 28days paid holiday a year. pension paid its a true low paid long hard hours job customers treat you like s
even the old comrade ship that came with the job has now gone with the newbies try anything to get a job off you gone are the days when window cleaners would wave as they went past now jus sullen glares as they go past
this job aint what it used to be..........................
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I should find another job. Seriously though, builders & plumbers on £40 a day. ::)roll ;D
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OK, it's that time of week again. ;D
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Nope, this job ain't what it used to be is it?
It's come a long way from what it used to be.
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As a ex bricklayer keep in touch with some of mates who are on the sites. The money is going up they are on £140 to £150 a day that's self employed working hard. Been asked to go back and does cross my mind especially if having a bad day cleaning windows. I aint making what some are making on here but I can make the same as brickies without working as hard, although i still don't hang about. So think ill stick to windows especially as im coming 58.
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It's up to you how much money you earn. Some put more effort in by studying. The more you know the more money you earn.
There's no secret.
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It's up to you how much money you earn. Some put more effort in by studying. The more you know the more money you earn.
There's no secret.
Some put more effort in by studying...........................then can't get a job!
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Ha ha this conversation always makes me laugh the potential to earn great money is out there u just have to go and get it.it won't come to you.and it's the best paid hourly rate job out there lol
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Ha ha this conversation always makes me laugh the potential to earn great money is out there u just have to go and get it.it won't come to you.and it's the best paid hourly rate job out there lol
My friend's son is a farrier and does £850 a day.
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Ha ha this conversation always makes me laugh the potential to earn great money is out there u just have to go and get it.it won't come to you.and it's the best paid hourly rate job out there lol
My friend's son is a farrier and does £850 a day.
ok maybe not the best but very good in comparison to most even well paid jobs
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We can earn well considering how easy to start and learn it is
But theres way better jobs in the pay department , its just most on here dont have the education and experience on paper to qualify ...
surgeons, lawyers etc
Skies the limit if you can build a business though
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I'd rather work 3 days for myself than a full 5 day week for anyone else, so I'm happy :)
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In my previous life I used to bill out barristers at QC at £500 per hour... Alright if you can get it.
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OK, it's that time of week again. ;D
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a few pre election posts about how the world is now so rosy plumbers on 100k builders on 150k just ask any plumber builder ect and you'll get the truth about the average day rate for a London site is 40 per day I kid you not..........
skills shortage balls
a recent daily mirror article had a list of average earnings most professions were included even windies great news was that most average window cleaners earned just over 10k (10,680.00 )and were along with bar staff and other service staff the only trades to actually have the average wage go down by percentage
just think what we have to pay for van insurance kit even the clothing you go to work in
no holiday pay no sick or maternity pay.
who do you know in our game who gets 28days paid holiday a year. pension paid its a true low paid long hard hours job customers treat you like s
even the old comrade ship that came with the job has now gone with the newbies try anything to get a job off you gone are the days when window cleaners would wave as they went past now jus sullen glares as they go past
this job aint what it used to be..........................
doom and gloom.are you thinking of jacking it in soon tonyoliver? ;D
dont believe everything you read mate.just plough your own furrow and build the best work/round,business you can.
the amount of people(friends,family,joe public) who have said to me over the years.you cant do that!itll never work!why are you doing that?dont put your prices up in this climate!blah,blah,blah.i never listened to any of em.
change the defeatist attitude mate and you ll build a much better round/business for yourself and family.
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a few pre election posts about how the world is now so rosy plumbers on 100k builders on 150k just ask any plumber builder ect and you'll get the truth about the average day rate for a London site is 40 per day I kid you not..........
skills shortage balls
a recent daily mirror article had a list of average earnings most professions were included even windies great news was that most average window cleaners earned just over 10k (10,680.00 )and were along with bar staff and other service staff the only trades to actually have the average wage go down by percentage
just think what we have to pay for van insurance kit even the clothing you go to work in
no holiday pay no sick or maternity pay.
who do you know in our game who gets 28days paid holiday a year. pension paid its a true low paid long hard hours job customers treat you like s
even the old comrade ship that came with the job has now gone with the newbies try anything to get a job off you gone are the days when window cleaners would wave as they went past now jus sullen glares as they go past
this job aint what it used to be..........................
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Vin
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Firstly I'm happy!
The other day I did some calculations.
From my turnover figure, ie total earnings, I deducted all my expenses and tax provision etc and came out with 50% net profit.
Is this about the same as some of you guys?
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Firstly I'm happy!
The other day I did some calculations.
From my turnover figure, ie total earnings, I deducted all my expenses and tax provision etc and came out with 50% net profit.
Is this about the same as some of you guys?
Something is wrong there mate. I come out with 150% profit on most days. Thats after tax and spending every night in top hotels with my top girfriend, on top of her.
Happy dayz!
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Ha ha this conversation always makes me laugh the potential to earn great money is out there u just have to go and get it.it won't come to you.and it's the best paid hourly rate job out there lol
That's right, go out there and get. It won't come to you.
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Firstly I'm happy!
The other day I did some calculations.
From my turnover figure, ie total earnings, I deducted all my expenses and tax provision etc and came out with 50% net profit.
Is this about the same as some of you guys?
That would mean out of a turnover of 30k you would be left with 15k, sounds a bit steep to me.
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Firstly I'm happy!
The other day I did some calculations.
From my turnover figure, ie total earnings, I deducted all my expenses and tax provision etc and came out with 50% net profit.
Is this about the same as some of you guys?
Sounds about right maybe few percent more but 50% I find is a good rule of thumb
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Quite right Sean! I need more turnover!!
I have just ordered the stuff for an upgrade on the ro unit which should reduce my water and power useage.
Also I have high fuel costs as I only do Military customers, well 80%, and some sites are a 70 mile round trip.
I'm getting more work closer to home and my equipment shouldn't need too much spending on it.
So percentage should improve a bit.
This business is a bit like fishing if you are not careful, you always want to buy better gear and have the current best equipment!