[Dave Willis]

I said I'd never do it - work weekends 
I've worked every weekend for the last eleven weeks all except one when I went away. I didn't do this much in my proper job! Need to get a grip I think.

[jwplasterers]

Same as me mate,  but when I do take weekends off I can never get started again,  Just keep going I say. I have no kids  and the wife always making cakes so happy days.

[Ian101]

Decided wasn't going to be working any weekends in 2015 and so far managed to keep to it 

I push myself a lot harder mon to fri than I did previous 2 years so feel I need weekend off to recover.

If a big juicy commercial job or large pressure washing job came in the yep wouldn't hesitate to work sat / sun but not happened so far.

[kempy]

It's hard to find that balance .
I have two young kids , 5 & 10 year old and they both have activities so I easily mAke sure I have time off .

Everybody needs a day or 2 off .
What's point having loads of money if your just going to work all the time .

Persons need a hobby and interest and chill out

[Matt.]

I have work scheduled in 7 days a week it's a bummer but part of a bigger picture. Try to finish mid afternoon on Saturdays but don't mind putting a full day in on a Sunday if needed, and it's a full day tomora ( full day being about 12 hrs )

[Shane sharples]

I work 7 seven days a month - it's a hard life lads

[SeanK]

Dave I done that about four years back for 2 years in a row, its wasn't for the need of the money or for greed I just wanted to see how much I could earn per year because in my mind the more I earned the more successful I considered my business.
Spent a bit of time in hospital plus almost a year on the sick and I think this madness played a major part in it.
Its very easy to let things get out of control in this game, I still find it hard to turn down work even though I don't need it.

[Tadgh O Shea]

Dave I done that about four years back for 2 years in a row, its wasn't for the need of the money or for greed I just wanted to see how much I could earn per year because in my mind the more I earned the more successful I considered my business.
Spent a bit of time in hospital plus almost a year on the sick and I think this madness played a major part in it.
Its very easy to let things get out of control in this game, I still find it hard to turn down work even though I don't need it.

  You should start using additives Sean, you will get through your weeks work in 3 days.

[Smurf]

Dave I done that about four years back for 2 years in a row, its wasn't for the need of the money or for greed I just wanted to see how much I could earn per year because in my mind the more I earned the more successful I considered my business.
Spent a bit of time in hospital plus almost a year on the sick and I think this madness played a major part in it.
Its very easy to let things get out of control in this game, I still find it hard to turn down work even though I don't need it.

  You should start using additives Sean, you will get through your weeks work in 3 days.

 Told you so springs to mind 

[sunshine windows]

Not worked a weekend in around 8-9 years. When I first started off it was great to get spotted, so I didn't mind doing the odd Saturday as most people are home.

I couldn't care less how big the job, I'd turn it down if it was weekend only work. One of my franchisees is happy to do them, although the only  one he's done was today as he was catching up because his van was in the garage all week being repaired

[SeanK]

Dave I done that about four years back for 2 years in a row, its wasn't for the need of the money or for greed I just wanted to see how much I could earn per year because in my mind the more I earned the more successful I considered my business.
Spent a bit of time in hospital plus almost a year on the sick and I think this madness played a major part in it.
Its very easy to let things get out of control in this game, I still find it hard to turn down work even though I don't need it.

  You should start using additives Sean, you will get through your weeks work in 3 days.

Tried that Tadgh but the shine got so bad on the frames and glass that I had to wear a welding mask which meant I
couldn't see what I was cleaning so it took twice as long.

[Smurf]

Not worked a weekend in around 8-9 years. When I first started off it was great to get spotted, so I didn't mind doing the odd Saturday as most people are home.

I couldn't care less how big the job, I'd turn it down if it was weekend only work. One of my franchisees is happy to do them, although the only  one he's done was today as he was catching up because his van was in the garage all week being repaired

That's a pity lance as I was going to pass on a gutter clearing job to you and you alone for a couple of hours work worth £500 for next saturday but guess your not interested now.

[Tadgh O Shea]

Dave I done that about four years back for 2 years in a row, its wasn't for the need of the money or for greed I just wanted to see how much I could earn per year because in my mind the more I earned the more successful I considered my business.
Spent a bit of time in hospital plus almost a year on the sick and I think this madness played a major part in it.
Its very easy to let things get out of control in this game, I still find it hard to turn down work even though I don't need it.

  You should start using additives Sean, you will get through your weeks work in 3 days.

Tried that Tadgh but the shine got so bad on the frames and glass that I had to wear a welding mask which meant I
couldn't see what I was cleaning so it took twice as long.

Could've been worse imagine if you had to deal with millions of bubbles.

[Tadgh O Shea]

Don't take it to heart Kempy, its a Saturday night and only a bit of friendly banter.

[Dave Willis]

Just got too much work and a £2500 debt list where I don't have the time to get out collecting. I think the business has started to run me. I rarely pick up the answer phone messagaes anymore bit rude really.

[Shane sharples]

£2500 debt list!! wow I'm peed off when I'm owed £60 

[Smurf]

Just got too much work and a £2500 debt list where I don't have the time to get out collecting. I think the business has started to run me. I rarely pick up the answer phone messagaes anymore bit rude really.

How much of that is domestic bad debt (over a month)
You need to get that shorted bud as that is a ridiculous amount outstanding if you ask me.

[paul-ps]

Do you still manage a six/seven day working week when the rains heavy?

[ChumBucket]

It's "cull" time!!
I never work weekends, did too many in the steel industry, might put a Saturday in around xmas time or something rare like that depending how the holiday drops.
Funnily enough, I was out on my bike at the weekend when I came across a funeral. I later found out who it was, a chap I knew. I'll not go into all the details, he was a nice guy but again, he was one of these Seven days a week men- had a stroke and died. At Seventy Two he'd worked all his life and never got to enjoy retirement!!

It's a shame your lad isn't into this game Dave, you could off-load his way and you both could have a great business.

[Dave Willis]

My lad would be the only guy I could work with and trust, unfortunately for me he has his own career. I never used to work in the rain ever but I have to now just to keep my round on time (unless it's ridiculous weather). I tried offloading customers once and was met with a hail of abuse from some of them