Clean It Up

UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Shrek on August 01, 2022, 01:08:44 pm

Title: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: Shrek on August 01, 2022, 01:08:44 pm
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: Bungle on August 01, 2022, 01:20:39 pm
Huh?
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: Shrek on August 01, 2022, 01:27:39 pm
Huh?

I can’t switch off business mode when I try and take a holiday
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: KS Cleaning on August 01, 2022, 02:59:22 pm
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓
Just returned from 2 weeks in Turkey myself. Quite annoying when you get texts/phone calls regarding work as it costs £6 a day for phone usage with my phone plan.
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: Shrek on August 01, 2022, 03:22:26 pm
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓
Just returned from 2 weeks in Turkey myself. Quite annoying when you get texts/phone calls regarding work as it costs £6 a day for phone usage with my phone plan.

Where abouts in turkey did you go? I’m in Antalya waiting for my transfer , I turned data roaming off as we have WiFi here . I don’t think iv been charged with sky but il probably find out when I get back.
Laying by the pool answering phone calls, back to reality tomorrow 😌
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: NBwcs on August 01, 2022, 03:25:49 pm
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓

I have a button on my work  phone, its called on/off, comes in very handy.
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: NWH on August 01, 2022, 03:27:18 pm
Just broadcast list the most important customers and let them know you’re away it’s the easiest way wish I’d done that years ago,saves all the stuff that’s slightly late and due fussing thinking where are they.
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: dazmond on August 01, 2022, 03:53:20 pm
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓

a window cleaning round is hardly a stressful business to run...... ::)roll ;D

my missus is an interior designer and its FAR MORE HASSLE!...we have it very easy compared to a lot of self employed people....
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: Shrek on August 01, 2022, 03:58:59 pm
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓

I have a button on my work  phone, its called on/off, comes in very handy.

I only use one phone for everything so not an option at this moment
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: DJW on August 01, 2022, 06:32:49 pm
Turkish Delight
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: KS Cleaning on August 01, 2022, 08:14:05 pm
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓
Just returned from 2 weeks in Turkey myself. Quite annoying when you get texts/phone calls regarding work as it costs £6 a day for phone usage with my phone plan.

Where abouts in turkey did you go? I’m in Antalya waiting for my transfer , I turned data roaming off as we have WiFi here . I don’t think iv been charged with sky but il probably find out when I get back.
Laying by the pool answering phone calls, back to reality tomorrow 😌
We were in Side, Antalya region. Will probably go back there next year, really enjoyed it👍
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: Slacky on August 02, 2022, 07:39:20 am
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓
Just returned from 2 weeks in Turkey myself. Quite annoying when you get texts/phone calls regarding work as it costs £6 a day for phone usage with my phone plan.

Get the right plan. I’m in Canada with full call (incoming and outgoing) and internet/data usage on my phone, no extra charges.
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: KS Cleaning on August 02, 2022, 11:40:29 am
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓
Just returned from 2 weeks in Turkey myself. Quite annoying when you get texts/phone calls regarding work as it costs £6 a day for phone usage with my phone plan.

Get the right plan. I’m in Canada with full call (incoming and outgoing) and internet/data usage on my phone, no extra charges.
It’s not as easy as that in Turkey. I’m with 02 and  the best I could get was a bolt on costing £6 per day if you use your phone on any given day. Buying a SIM card over there is a faff as you have to register it.
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: Splash & dash on August 02, 2022, 06:01:32 pm
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓
Just returned from 2 weeks in Turkey myself. Quite annoying when you get texts/phone calls regarding work as it costs £6 a day for phone usage with my phone plan.

Get the right plan. I’m in Canada with full call (incoming and outgoing) and internet/data usage on my phone, no extra charges.
It’s not as easy as that in Turkey. I’m with 02 and  the best I could get was a bolt on costing £6 per day if you use your phone on any given day. Buying a SIM card over there is a faff as you have to register it.


The contract I have with Voadaphone all calls and data in Europe are free and most of the rest of the world if you let them know  ware you are going before hand , no extra charges .
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: Shrek on August 02, 2022, 06:19:22 pm
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓
Just returned from 2 weeks in Turkey myself. Quite annoying when you get texts/phone calls regarding work as it costs £6 a day for phone usage with my phone plan.

Get the right plan. I’m in Canada with full call (incoming and outgoing) and internet/data usage on my phone, no extra charges.
It’s not as easy as that in Turkey. I’m with 02 and  the best I could get was a bolt on costing £6 per day if you use your phone on any given day. Buying a SIM card over there is a faff as you have to register it.

With sky it’s £10 a month but doesn’t include overseas usage. I just turned data roaming off &  connected to the hotel WiFi. I didn’t get charged for receiving calls and txts but couldn’t make any either , luckily most people have WhatsApp so could still message customers through there
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: Ascjim on August 02, 2022, 07:28:11 pm
Defo get another phone or dual sim phone and turn that poope off
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: johnny bravo on August 02, 2022, 08:57:25 pm
waiting for a deal now to book Turkey or Sunny Beach.  Prices a bit mad for Aug.  leave for Sept / Oct  Recharge my batteries
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: johnny bravo on August 02, 2022, 08:58:21 pm
most of mine on Messenger off my Fb  pages
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: Shrek on August 02, 2022, 09:07:44 pm
waiting for a deal now to book Turkey or Sunny Beach.  Prices a bit mad for Aug.  leave for Sept / Oct  Recharge my batteries

We go to belek , but to be honest il probably not go there again in July or august- it got to 44° a couple of days and actually burns your skin to touch the floor or anything outside the hotel 🥵
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: KS Cleaning on August 02, 2022, 11:04:39 pm
Had a  week away in Turkey and 9 phones calls enquiring about fascias/regular window cleaning , 3 txts from customers cancelling due to their bills going up , 2 emails from customers wanting fascia jobs. One ex customer who’s £1.6 million house fell through wants me to carry on too - been a busy week 😂.
I’m way behind schedule now, even had a Turkish worker asking me for a job. They earn around £230 a month here full time hours in 35° heat 😓
Just returned from 2 weeks in Turkey myself. Quite annoying when you get texts/phone calls regarding work as it costs £6 a day for phone usage with my phone plan.

Get the right plan. I’m in Canada with full call (incoming and outgoing) and internet/data usage on my phone, no extra charges.
It’s not as easy as that in Turkey. I’m with 02 and  the best I could get was a bolt on costing £6 per day if you use your phone on any given day. Buying a SIM card over there is a faff as you have to register it.


The contract I have with Voadaphone all calls and data in Europe are free and most of the rest of the world if you let them know  ware you are going before hand , no extra charges .
Yes I’m sure Vodafone are the only mobile network to include data roaming in Turkey for free.
Title: Re: The joys of being self employed…
Post by: Richard Groves on August 03, 2022, 01:23:06 pm
We're all entitled to a holiday. How many people work in admin and set their emails to auto respond out of office or annual leave. ? Do the same, leave an answer message on your work phone and switch the damn thing off.