[Steve Sed]

Today I turned up at my first house feeling lethargic. I sat in the van just around the corner for a few minutes and just couldn't be bothered. I drove home with the intention of getting some breakfast then leafleting. I had my breakfast and drove to where I was going to drop leaflets when it started raining. I wited in the van for it to stop then drove home. I didn't drop one. I feel really lazy and guilty despite the fact that I haven't taken a day off or months.

[Granny]

Hi Steve
Don't beat yerself up M8!!
Everybody hits a low point -  I had a day off yesterday and felt guilty as hell cos the weather was great but I haven't stopped for months.
Day off re-charge the batteries and you will be raring to go!!
G.

[Ian101]

When u feel like this just take a day or 2 off or just do half a day ... Happens to us all at some point

[TomCrowther]

Yep. You need to take a break. I get the same after a few months and have just moved work around so i can take four long weekends off before the kids go back to school {sat, sun and mon}.

[dazmond]

anybody whos been in this business for a while deserves a few days off here and there mate.ok its not like working in a factory 40 hours a week but its hard work and sometimes we re just not up for it!your not a machine!dont feel guilty just accept that it happens from time to time.

i went to work for 9am and i was home at 1015am as the rain was torrential.i was planning on going back this afternoon but i knew id struggle to get my scheduled work done today so ill be at it fresh tomorrow.

then i will have thurs/fri/sat/sun off as im straight up with work.all 340 customers are up to date.

i was planning on having my work done today so i would have 5 straight days off but sometimes our best laid plans dont materialise!

on the plus side the weather here in the north west is set to improve a lot over the next few days.


a lot of customers are on holiday as well so cashflow is not as good as usual but again its not a major problem.ill get paid in the end!!


best wishes to you all


dazmond

[Dean Taberner]

Its because you don't like windows steve.

It is pretty common amongst people in the window cleaning trade so as said before, don't beat yourself up about it.

Dean.

[Ryan @ Transparent, Carlisle]

felt the same way myself a few weeks ago, but my recent boom of gaining new work (& some well priced carpet cleans) has cheered me up no end

[Steve Sed]

Its because you don't like windows steve.

It is pretty common amongst people in the window cleaning trade so as said before, don't beat yourself up about it.

Dean.

 

[shina]

I never take time off durring the week but I did the other week. It turned out to be one of the hottest days and I just sat in the garden and read me book. The next day I felt like I had been on holiday.
I just needed the time off. We all do from time to time

[Ryan @ Transparent, Carlisle]

I never take time off durring the week but I did the other week. It turned out to be one of the hottest days and I just sat in the garden and read me book. The next day I felt like I had been on holiday.
I just needed the time off. We all do from time to time

it wasnt "50 shades of Grey" was it 

[Londoner]

I had a day off yesterday because I had family things to do in Bristol. My son has moved into a different flat so Dad having a van comes in handy.
Its amazing how much a day off peps you up. All work and no play as they say.

[Frankybadboy]

I had a day off yesterday because I had family things to do in Bristol. My son has moved into a different flat so Dad having a van comes in handy.
Its amazing how much a day off peps you up. All work and no play as they say.

you never phoned ;Dshould have called in vince

[Londoner]

I've said that before when I have been down there. He's moved into a flat in Manilla Rd Clifton right opposite the bridge.

[Frankybadboy]

I've said that before when I have been down there. He's moved into a flat in Manilla Rd Clifton right opposite the bridge.

suits you sir, posh,he love clifton village on a night out

[rosskesava]

I got up this morning as usual at 7.30am to be out at 9am with a full days work planed.

I'm still thinking I really must get going but instead of putting my boots on and getting out the door, I somehow ended up in the kitchen and made yet another cup of tea and here I am, sitting here drinking it.

It's one of those days where I feel as flat as a pancake but I know if I get going, after the first job I'll be fine. This is ridiculous, all I have to do is get going yet I just keep sitting here.

The stupid thing is I'm trying to think of valid excuses for not working as if I need to fool myself.

[rosskesava]

11.30am and I'm still sitting here intending to get going. 

[David Lingard]

11.30am and I'm still sitting here intending to get going. 

i hope ou're out by now!!

[Ian101]

Too late to go out now Ross

[rosskesava]

I left at about midday. Got to the first job, sat in the van and then thought sod it, I'll do some leaflets instead. After driving around for a while I decided I was trying to fool myself in a way similar to what Steve posted in the original posting.

So I went for a walk along the cliff tops to the east of Brighton (where I live). I took my flask and sandwiches with me and enjoyed every minute of it. Just me, loads of open space, the sea and seagulls. What a great way to spend a few hours.

It's definitely too late now to go and do a few jobs even though I could if I wanted.

[Steve Sed]

I got up this morning as usual at 7.30am to be out at 9am with a full days work planed.

I'm still thinking I really must get going but instead of putting my boots on and getting out the door, I somehow ended up in the kitchen and made yet another cup of tea and here I am, sitting here drinking it.

It's one of those days where I feel as flat as a pancake but I know if I get going, after the first job I'll be fine. This is ridiculous, all I have to do is get going yet I just keep sitting here.

The stupid thing is I'm trying to think of valid excuses for not working as if I need to fool myself.

Shocking!

Seriously though, today I worked hard and was raring to go.