I thought for a refreshing change how about we list some of the bad things about being a w/c. We all know the good bits and talk about them a lot, how about a good whinge
No holiday.
No sick pay.
No company pension.
All those things your boss sorted out for you, well they're all down to you.
People assume you are thick, even though you have your own business.
Other windys whose sole method of getting work is to charge v v low prices
It's always funny when you're out and people ask what you do, and you tell them and they pull that "But you look so normal" face.
Extreme cold: slows you down, or stops you working = no money
Heavy rain: as above
Equipment issues: your job not someone else's
Awkward customers: we've all got them, and as much as you would like to you can't in reality tell everyone who upsets you to get lost.
Low starting wage: when you start you have to find the work. It can take months and months to build up a round that pays your bills
Canvassing: I don't enjoy it, "Well...not sure my mum's windy miles from here charges less..."etc etc ad nauseum
Running costs: Your boss used to pay them, now everything that goes wrong is your problem.
People who assume that because you clean windows, you want to do their Nan's bungalow 15 miles outside your area for £3 and will pleased about it.
No work = no money, if you don't work you make nothing, so no matter how ill you feel, off to work you go.
Early starts. today I'm starting at 4:30, for the 3rd day in a row, not easy if you want a social life.
Ah! That's better, needed that. I had more, but you know, gotta go, got to find my wages after paying that tax bill all in one lump. Oh and my back hurts, and look at these shoes, I've only had 'em 3 weeks and heel has worn right through...