[DG Cleaning]

I'm a part time windy and I may have the chance of voluntary redundancy for which I would get around 4.5k.
I take home around £500 per week in my current job.
Over the last 12 months I've cut back a fair bit on the windows so I only have around £500 per month left.
Would you bite the bullet and go windows full time or stay as I am?
I'm all kitted out with van mount etc so very little investment is needed other than uniforms etc.
Also I'm in South Yorkshire so I'm not going to be canvassing 3 bed semis at £12 a pop.
Thanks in advance, any advice would be greatly appreciated 

[PAUL ERITH]

I would stay at the £500 a week job.

Its getting harder and harder to get good work.

Paul

[Smudger]

i would say stay as you are - if it was me ( and it was 4 yrs ago - but only had £2k to play with )

i jumped at the chance with full backing from those that matter - partner and family

you sound like your not really ready to take the plunge into self employment

is it £500 take home or before tax ?

[Small but perfectley formed]

You take home £500 in south yorkshire what job do you do must be bank robbing

[zeusjazmin]

stay where you are

[DG Cleaning]

Thanks for the advice so far
£500 is after tax.
No I'm not bank robbing I'm a maintenance engineer

[Small but perfectley formed]

Stick with you current job  ,if I could get a job £500 take home I would jack window cleaning tommorow

[DG Cleaning]

I admit it is fairly well paid but I do a lot of unsociable hours ie Sat nights etc

[DG Cleaning]

Stick with you current job  ,if I could get a job £500 take home I would jack window cleaning tommorow

Where abouts do you work?

[Rob_Mac]

Why did you cut back and how much has gone by the wayside. When you had the most work how much was that??

You have a good income but it is capped and there are many many on here who will take home a lot more than that.

Your wage will give you a reasonable life but why limit yourself?

Rob

[DG Cleaning]

Why did you cut back and how much has gone by the wayside. When you had the most work how much was that??

You have a good income but it is capped and there are many many on here who will take home a lot more than that.

Your wage will give you a reasonable life but why limit yourself?

Rob

I sold some work that was a fair distance from home to free up some spare time so my wife could devote more time to her business.

[Rob_Mac]

Do you enjoy the window cleaning?

Rob

[sean mcc]

How old are you?

[Rob_Mac]

I grew up in Bolton on Dearne so I know the area.

From being in a similar position to you, though there was no redundancy, I have been emailed today reference a substantial project. Quite possibly the biggest job I have ever seen. No one else will be pricing it and I am being asked what it will take and how long, next week.

I would see your circumstances as an opportunity to develop my business.

It is all down to perspective and outlook!

Rob

[DG Cleaning]

How old are you?

I'm 39

[DG Cleaning]

I grew up in Bolton on Dearne so I know the area.

From being in a similar position to you, though there was no redundancy, I have been emailed today reference a substantial project. Quite possibly the biggest job I have ever seen. No one else will be pricing it and I am being asked what it will take and how long, next week.

I would see your circumstances as an opportunity to develop my business.

It is all down to perspective and outlook!

Rob

Yes I do enjoy the window cleaning.
I see it as an opportunity to develop something of my own.
To think for myself if you like.
My current employment although decent money, is a sea of negativity
The last time I took redundancy I took my wife and I off around the world for a year we ended up in Australia and stayed there for 4 years.
In that time I went from labouring for a landscape gardener (great job doing gardens on Sydney harbour in the sunshine) to working in facilities being national tenancy coordinator covering around 50 shopping centres nationwide.
The Australians are a very positive lot who believe you can achieve, which is something I brought home with me
I think this could work but as with any new project due diligence is required hence the need for advice

[DG Cleaning]

I was in Bolton Upon Dearne the other day

[DG Cleaning]

I grew up in Bolton on Dearne so I know the area.

From being in a similar position to you, though there was no redundancy, I have been emailed today reference a substantial project. Quite possibly the biggest job I have ever seen. No one else will be pricing it and I am being asked what it will take and how long, next week.

I would see your circumstances as an opportunity to develop my business.

It is all down to perspective and outlook!

Rob

Do you want any help with that new job

[AuRavelling79]

£500 a week take home plus £500 w/c. That's pretty comfy I guess.

Current job - Pension? Paid Holiday? Hours per week?

If their offering voluntary redundancy why not ask if you can go part time plus call out. Say 3 day week plus call outs?

[DG Cleaning]

£500 a week take home plus £500 w/c. That's pretty comfy I guess.

Current job - Pension? Paid Holiday? Hours per week?

If their offering voluntary redundancy why not ask if you can go part time plus call out. Say 3 day week plus call outs?

Wouldn't be able to work part time