[ftp]

I seem to have lost mine!

If you see it post it back to me please.

[ftp]

Popped in for a pee at three and to check on my ibc filling and couldn't be arsed to go back out - didn't start 'till ten either, 

[kevin James]

Tis the lack of sun, Dave. You wait till them daffys spring into the air. You'll be like cows let out for grass, jumping & joshing with everyone. So hold tight, tell yourself each day sees you gettin better & more resourceful! Well, it works for me.

Kevin.

[ftp]

I think i've hit a two year wall. I used to have sporting hobbies and would go flat out - totally obsessed for around two years then get bored and start another. Window cleaning has unfortunately replaced all my sports and has been my only interest for two years solid - how sad is that?
I know i'll buy a new pole made from costabombnium that'l spark my interest for a week or two.

Got to keep going though - corned beef this Sunday! 

[pingu]

Same here ftp...been going around 2.5 years and getting a little 'worn down' the thought of going to work does get me down a little and I think working on my own for this time does get to me.....

Dave.

[matt]

funny enough it was allways after 2 years working as a carpenter i would allways move on, 2 years was enough, i was lucky as people move on, i would stay in touch and then give them a bell and ask if they had any jobs, they would allways go and speak to the boss and tell them about me ( i know it sounds big headed, but i was allways in demand as i was a top notch chippie ) they would allways phone back and say, start next monday ( i didnt even need interviews most of the time )

ive hit this point with window cleaning a few times, you just need to aim for something, with me, its ALLWAYS a holiday ( which works for me )

you need a new hobby, as you have turned into a sad window cleaning geek now 

[davids3511]

costabombnium

What a cracking word, I love it.

[landy2]

i have been lazy to this week but just getting over the flu next week i will be like a man possed still the on tuesday picked up a few houses will frow friday in on a cream job for morning then of to a nice village for rest of day

[kevin James]

Tis the lack of sun, Dave. You wait till them daffys spring into the air. You'll be like cows let out for grass, jumping & joshing with everyone. So hold tight, tell yourself each day sees you gettin better & more resourceful! Well, it works for me.

Kevin.

[Tosh]

February is always a difficult time; we've had months of cold, dark, wet weather!  The build upto Christmas isn't that bad; it's a fun time of year and you're motivated by the thought of paying for all those presents and some time off.

Then come January you get stuck in; you've been well rested and you're skint; but still motivated; then comes February and you're well and truly hacked off with the British climate!

We always just make a point of surviving this month, but Spring is just around the corner.

[mikethechamois]

im struggling to do a full day after all the time off recently, its snowing again which doesnt help

[kevin James]

Seem to be repeating myself. Seem to be repeating myself. Seem.....

Sorry chaps..

Kevin

[kevin James]

When I so get blue, out comes the iPod & I listen to audiobooks. Nothing like a good thriller. I even find I don't stop for breaks cos I'm on the edge!
( can't recommend comedies as somencusties get weird when they see you looking in. Their windows, laughingbyour socks off!)

Kevin

[Dean Taberner]

Isnt your mortgage and self pride a big enough motivation?

Dean

[macmac]

I seem to have lost mine!

If you see it post it back to me please.

It's the time of year Dave & tough times with all this bad weather n'all. It's this that sorts the men from the boys & the pro's from the beer brigade! chin up old boy.

Tony

[seandyer2003]

The weather is rubbish, dont know where you are ftp but in manchester today it was nice, but im down at norwich at relatives now and its really heavy snowing

My motivation is my hardest thing to cope with (or without i should say) i really fight in the morning to get out, today i was up and out for 7 but back early with injury But usually i struggle to start at ten sometimes, but once im there im fine, - its getting out the door, i have to sit there thinking about why i need to go - ie more money, go on holiday, etc, maybe setting yourself a reward for hitting realistic targets will work ie a holiday or new toy etc, im trying that but other than that wait till your skint and the baillifs come knocking you will soon be sticking some hours in

[dai]

I'm Ok when working a good distance away, it's when I am working my own estate I struggle, just too easy to nip home for coffee.

[Tosh]

it's when I am working my own estate I struggle, just too easy to nip home for coffee.

Noooooo!  You must've realised that once you get home, it's almost mission impossible to get back out again.

Don't do it! 

[ianhannaford]

Hi ftp,

Seems though you have lost the focus of why you started window cleaning 2 odd years ago? What were the reasons you started? Have your circumstances changed? Think about what has improved since then and what has got worse - only then will you be able to evaluate and re-align your enthusiasm. Setting goals has always motivated and worked for me in the past in almost everything I have done. Its a real nice feeling when you acheive a goal and it makes the bigger goals seem even more acheivable - just my thoughts

Ian

[ftp]

I started window cleaning as a desperate career change. I don't mind the work at all to be honest. It's just that i get sidelined lately, stop for a chat and a cup of coffee. If i have to pop home for a pee or whatever then i just can't be bothered to go back out.
Could easily have done another half a dozen today but got talking, thought to myself - they can wait 'till monday.
Maybe that's what this job is all about - chilling out and enjoying life.