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Title: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: matt on September 13, 2006, 08:53:02 pm
This week i had monday off, as i went away for a long weekend in the campervan ;) (first time using it)

Ive really not been in the mood for it this week

sure i can earn good money, im my own boss

but i just feel like i need a change

any1 else going through the "blues"
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: Sir Squeaky on September 13, 2006, 08:57:28 pm
Absolutely mate.

Been a few months now.
Can't motivate myself.

Can't remember more than one really big day recently.
Same old thing, day in, day out for nearly 10 years now..... :(
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: james cairns on September 13, 2006, 09:08:08 pm
used to be ok with it now I do wfp and I am depressed lol

jinky
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: windows_chepstow on September 13, 2006, 09:13:31 pm
September is my favourate month; it's a great job this time of year.

I've got loads of work comming in; another window cleaner has dropped out; and I'm quite enjoying taking on the new work.

Mind you, I rarely work by myself these days, and I think that helps.

It's normally around December/January when I get a downer with work; purely because of the weather, but then again, I'm looking forward to March/April and the Summer.

I've had a worse job, so I guess this keeps me motivated.
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: marc al on September 13, 2006, 09:23:04 pm
  Matt, I am having one of those weeks too, I had monday off and went to Snetterton on my motorbike for a day on the track, I am now knackered and not interested inwork, although last week I did a massive week and also had a record month in August.

  Should be better again next week, I think taking Mondays off is a bad thing, will stick to Fridays in furture, luckily it is Friday again very soon.

  Marc
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: P®oPole™ on September 13, 2006, 09:36:53 pm
Ups & Downs fellas.

This week has been quite good to me although I had to let my lad go so im now recruiting. last week was rubbish and next week might be to, but the week after who knows?

Had monday off done a few bits in the office  ;D had a couple of jobs come in so wern't all bad.

Tuesday I had to let my lad go due to unforseen curicumstances which occurred, it was the first day I have ever worked alone wfp since last year. Had a blinder, done the same amount of work of two men and went home with it all in my back burner sweet.

Today I had a distinct oppurtunity of cleaning a fleet of trucks come my way, fingers crossed. I also canvassed domestic for about an hour got 4 new ones, 3 front and backs and one front £67 Sweet.

Tommorow I will be workin alone again which I dont seem to mind its quite peacefull. I got a couple of beautys lined up for tommorow so its gonna be another good one, start late, home early happy days.

Might have friday off  ;D ;D ;D

Ups & Downs fellas im preparing myself for the long hard winter ahead, also does anyone have trouble canvassing in the winter?

I spent to many days lounging in the sun I have alot of cathing up to do. Strangely im looking foward to it.

Regards
ProPole
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: Grafters Cleaning Services on September 13, 2006, 09:40:06 pm
hi proman
we all get days like this at sometime but that's the joy of our job

you choose when you wanna work

i can't think of anything better
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: D woods on September 13, 2006, 09:44:19 pm
Hi Guys
Most people get fed up with there job now and then, but can you think
of any other semi skilled work that provides the same opportunity's that window cleaning does.
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: s.hughes on September 13, 2006, 10:03:40 pm
Matt, never have Monday off if you can help it. I never work Friday as its the end of the week but to have Monday off just messes up the rest of the week. Theres just no way you can get motivated when in the back of your mind you know you've lost a days wages.
I get fed up with it but I keep telling myself that I would do with any job no matter how good it is, and lets face it, could you earn as much if you worked for someone else.

Steve
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: rosskesava on September 13, 2006, 10:13:23 pm
I was thinking exactly the same thing about Monday's.

Everytime we don't work a Monday the rest of the week is a diaster so come what may, we always work a Monday.

Cheers
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: neil100 on September 13, 2006, 10:20:48 pm
Nope.

I never get down, its about having a happy disposition. I suppose that helps.

I allways think of the nusery ryme. "The King was in his counting house counting out His money"

That will be me at the end of each day. Lets be honest some poor local will be working all week for what we can earn in a day.

Some of us have never had it so good.

Nel.
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: matt on September 13, 2006, 10:35:19 pm
Nope.

I never get down, its about having a happy disposition. I suppose that helps.

I allways think of the nusery ryme. "The King was in his counting house counting out His money"

That will be me at the end of each day. Lets be honest some poor local will be working all week for what we can earn in a day.

Some of us have never had it so good.

Nel.

more to life than money though

ive got to a stage where i work to keep my biz going, its nothing to do with the money......... sad i know

it doesnt help that ive just paid for next years holiday, and virgin credit card has jut offered me 0% till june next year, so im in no rush to pay my Credit card (for the holiday)

ive enough cash in the bank for spending money for my holiday

so i think, why am i working ?? ?? ??

i dunno know, i really need a kick up the backside
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: matt on September 13, 2006, 10:36:34 pm
oh and also, im upto date with my work, this doesnt happen often
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: pjulk on September 13, 2006, 11:13:51 pm
I get cheesed off sometimes but usually still carry on.
But every now and then i will be out working for a few hours and think sod it i going home.
Then i will end up having to take the wife shopping.

After that im usually happy to carry on working.  :D

Paul
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: captain lard on September 13, 2006, 11:52:56 pm
Try working in an office for 22 years and I will show you cheesed off,resigned a year ago come 23/9/05.
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: groundhog on September 14, 2006, 12:06:15 am
I got cheesed off after 4 Months using wfp :( So I got out my ladders, and now I enjoy my job again :)  I still use wfp, but only when I have to ;)
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: KJG on September 14, 2006, 02:12:26 am
I think any thing, even something you really like, that becomes a 'job' gets tedious.

Five or six years ago, I was absolutely mad on web designing - mainly Java Scripting. Couldn't wait to get in from work to get on the computer. Everything else, the missus, meals, or even taking a crap was a nuisance that just got in the way.

However, when I started getting some freelance coding work and it became a job, I got bored with it ???
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: pylofm on September 14, 2006, 06:38:28 am
I'm a newbie and think that window cleaning is fantastic and the world is a really wonderfull place and I love you all.. ;D

Had 5 quotes last night and walked away with 145 quid worth of work, got another 5 quotes tonight....

2 large detatched house's to do today and then leafleting until next tuesday....

Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: david68 on September 14, 2006, 10:43:49 am
Hi
If there is anybody "cheesed off" in Birmingham, send me ur customers ....thanks



Dave.... ;)
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: geefree on September 14, 2006, 10:48:01 am
hey dave,

they pay good money in holland for windows cleaned  ;)

I have worked in sales for ten years and if i would have taken monday or friday off ,,, i would have been sacked.

If i did not bring in set amounts of new customers and targets not met,,,, i would have been sacked..


If i thought sod it im off home,   yep! sacked..


puts things in perspective this wonderful game eh?

Gary.
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: pylofm on September 14, 2006, 11:39:45 am
What do you mean Gazza...do you not get 30 quid for a terraced then ? ;)
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: holland1945 on September 14, 2006, 03:10:36 pm
Matt, have you never thought of pursuing a hobby or another line of work on your 'days off'. 

It's interesting to see the various reasons why people start window cleaning, but one of the things that attracted me was the cash flow and flexibility.  Without knocking all the long-serving shiners, I don't want to be window cleaning in 20 years time ... but while I'm fit and able it's great way to make a living and gives me enough time to pursue other interests.

Oh, and I get to see the missus more, which is a BONUS!!
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: eddie d on September 14, 2006, 03:28:17 pm
your all idiots 20+per hour and your lacking motivation ,cmon
if you dont give yourselves a good kick up the .... then watch out as half of eastern europe are on thier way to nic our customers at half or less than half the money and they will be happy with it .
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: paul mather on September 14, 2006, 03:42:58 pm
Me, but only cos it's not stopped raining all day & I want to get out & earn some dosh!!!
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: david68 on September 14, 2006, 04:04:37 pm
Eddie D you are smack on with your replied post.

Watch out they are coming....... 8)

Dave
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: eddie d on September 14, 2006, 04:44:14 pm
holland/that made me laugh .thats how we all start out.
give it 20 yrs and it may not be such a bonus ;D
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: gaza on September 14, 2006, 05:44:18 pm
been abit low  for a couple of weeks but just  had a phone call 12x 3 bedroom houses
 quoted £25  each, when can u start ? was the reply.Iwant them doing each month

see there is a rainbow end,with that pot of gold under neath


 gaza

 try and beat that for price here in the midlands [chuffed to bits]
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: matt on September 14, 2006, 06:18:00 pm
Matt, have you never thought of pursuing a hobby or another line of work on your 'days off'. 



the the problem, i do spend my time off doing things i enjoy, thus when i get back to it, i would much prefere to be doing the things i had time off to do ;)

Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: s.hughes on September 14, 2006, 06:27:20 pm
Matt, just send her out to work all day. Its the only way.

Steve
Title: Re: any1 else feeling "cheesed off" with window cleaning
Post by: matt on September 14, 2006, 07:59:00 pm
Matt, just send her out to work all day. Its the only way.

Steve

lol

thats the funny thing, she is getting fed up with her job aswell (though she has done it for 16 years)

its doesnt look good in this household on the "job happyness front"

i am sure i will get it back soon, be all raring to go again, i need a new project to spend my hard-earned on now that my VW splitscreen camper is allmost done