[Cookie]

Just for balance ....

1.  Being my own boss (deciding who I do & who I don't clean windows for)
2.  Working outside (good for mental & physical health)
3.  Banter with customers
4.  Decent earnings
5.  Relatively stress-free

[Martin-Swinscoe]

Having a Pay rise every week

[nathankaye]

1).  Meeting people from all walks of life and a vast range of experiences, which keep me grounded.  There's always someone going through much worse than yourself.

2).   Being your own boss, making your own rules (within reason)

3.  The freedom it gives you/ being your own boss to add or not add services to your cleaning arsenal

4).   The potential to earn very good money

5).     Same as the first point, meeting a wide range of people.  Sure you get messes etc but often you get to know some great people

[P @ F]

Nothing
Nothing
Nothing
Nothing
Going home at 2.30

You get my drift !   

[Missing Link]

Not having to say goodbye to my Missis in the morning because we've worked together for the past 16 or so years.

[Missing Link]

(She may also read this forum).

[Slacky]

Not having to say goodbye to my Missis in the morning because we've worked together for the past 16 or so years.

You’re definitely not right in the head.


Anyway, I thought you said you were going to tell her about that ex of yours that is back on the scene?

(Im sure she doesnt read this forum) 

[Arnold Palmer]

That uncomfortable silence at parties after you tell (some) people what you do for a living.

[nathankaye]

That uncomfortable silence at parties after you tell (some) people what you do for a living.

Haha or when they try and give it a fancy name n I'm like no mate, I'm proud of my business and I earn your hourly pay  after I've cleaned one house 😂😂 or is that the silence you mean

[Smudger]

That uncomfortable silence at parties after you tell (some) people what you do for a living.

Haha or when they try and give it a fancy name n I'm like no mate, I'm proud of my business and I earn your hourly pay  after I've cleaned one house 😂😂 or is that the silence you mean

the silence I reckon because after all your waffle they've fallen asleep 
Darran

[nathankaye]

That uncomfortable silence at parties after you tell (some) people what you do for a living.

Haha or when they try and give it a fancy name n I'm like no mate, I'm proud of my business and I earn your hourly pay  after I've cleaned one house 😂😂 or is that the silence you mean

the silence I reckon because after all your waffle they've fallen asleep 
Darran

Even better!  😂 😂

[James Styles]

1) Being my own boss
2) Working outside
3) Good exercise
4) Meeting new people
5) Potential to earn good money

[lal]

       Being my own Boss
       Working outside
       Very Flexible hours
       Virtually Stress free
       Not bad Money

[dazmond]

1.FLEXIBILITY.....never underestimate it!if i had a "normal" job working for someone else i would of been sacked years ago!.....

2.WORKING OUTSIDE....again dont underestimate being outside in the fresh air(even in the winter).its much better for you than being in an office all day.

3.SIMPLE,STRAIGHTFORWARD BUSINESS.......clean windows,get paid,repeat......very low stress...

4.JOB FOR LIFE AND RECESSION PROOF(health permitting of course).......2 recessions now(1993/2008).in fact (from 2008-2019) my business has gone from strength to strength...

5.MONEY..........once you have an established round built up you can earn good money for short hours worked...

[Stoots]

This is harder than the other thread

1. Money is decent
2. There's worse jobs out there
3. Its alright

Can think of many more

[dazmond]

with the advancements in technology over the last 15 years or so, modern window cleaners have got it easy compared to the old trad days......

1.electronic payments........drastically reduces(or eliminates)collecting.

2.WFP.......no risking your neck up a ladder like years ago,quicker too.

3.round software.....makes organising work and keeping on top of debts a doddle.

4.purpose built electric reels.......no more reeling in by hand!great!

5.diesel hot water systems with frost stat feature modified for WFP vans.....its the icing on the cake for cleaning/keeping systems frost free in the colder months.

[Cookie]

with the advancements in technology over the last 15 years or so, modern window cleaners have got it easy compared to the old trad days......

TBH  I wouldn't have started if it hadn't been for WFP.

[dazmond]

with the advancements in technology over the last 15 years or so, modern window cleaners have got it easy compared to the old trad days......

TBH  I wouldn't have started if it hadn't been for WFP.

thats probably why im so grateful and happy to be a window cleaner in 2019......i was on the ladders for 17 years!

[s.w.c]

1_   being my own boss

2_ banter with customers

3_ working my own hour, giving my quality family life

4_ just working out doors

5_nice cups of tea or coffee and biscuits from customer