what a turn around and great reply dazmond made to earlier topic - well done dazmond -
and going by the other replies weve all had some struggles - but so worth over coming.
this was dazmonds thread....
Re: I'm starting to hate this job now
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2011, 07:50:42 am »
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how long you been window cleaning dave?
ive been going 17 years.started when i was 23 im 40 now!
in all that time ive only had a handful of times when ive thought about jacking it.i was trad for many years and the ladder climbing wasnt much of an issue until i fell off twice!then i thought maybe i need a proper job!!
my attitude,lifestyle etc was all wrong though.lots of underpriced work and my heart just wasnt in it.
also i wasnt well mentally or physically.i was drinking myself to death.it was like wading through treacle to get out of bed in the morning.lots of debts.not earning much or if i did id waste it on drink,drugs and women!!
i was in danger of losing my home as well as my business,my health was getting worse.you get the picture!!
that was years ago during my early 30s.im clean and sober now and ive paid all my debts off,invested in wfp,uniform,sign written van etc and over the last few years especially i love this business.
1.never rely on getting all your money in.debt is part and parcel of running a business.i find its only a small percentage that drag their heels over payment generally.
2.customers have busy lives and sometimes genuinely forget to send cheque/BACS etc.
3.dont try and work 6 days a week!work hard but know when to take a break for a few days.works wonders for me.
4.start early(8-9am)and get into a organised routine.fill up as soon as you get home in the afternoon and any other end of the day jobs ready for the next working day.
5.take a good look around you!!do you really want to work for someone else?dance to their tune?not being able to have a day off when you want?having to force yourself to get out of bed knowing if you dont you could get the sack?
6.dont take your round for granted.lots of people would love to be in our position earning a good steady income,low stress and hassle.fresh air etc.
unless of course your not making much money.i remember when i was barely making ends meet.that soon got me de-motivated!!
its been a struggle to get where i am today.its took hard work,determination and a few heartaches along the way but im in a great position to push forward and build an even better business for myself and loved ones.
im unemployable i know that for sure!window cleaning is perfect for a high school drop out like me!!
best wishes
dazmond