[P @ F]

Well as above , need some of you lot to give me a bit of advice as to what you would do in my position,

Went out to get a box of eggs and have found myself in hospital , turns out I had a stroke , now I have a blood clot on my brain too , how the hell did that happen ?

Had  ct scans, mri scans , bloods , yesterrday they glued 28 wires to my head and plugged me in like a battery !
Got loads more scans and tests to do tonite by the looks of it .
Do you think I'm jumping the gun , I dont want to be left with a business thats gone pear shaped if I wait too long before I either am able to work it again , or have to sell up ?

I'm prone I'm told to possibles fits in the future so driving could become  an  issue if at all

Whatever happens I will have to cut my part in it all right down straight away

My first thought are pick the absolute cream of it all stop all the large commercial and take it well easy by just doing a couple hours a day , sell the rest lose the ladders and chill , what would you do in my shoes, its very early days yet but I have gotta think worse case right away.

Any advice will be greatly taken, I just need to move it before I lose it

Rich

[LBWCS]

Concentrate on getting well mate don't worry about anything else just yet, your health is more important

[Richard ham]

Omg.... hope you are ok.

I always like commercial work!!!!

[P @ F]

May well  be calling on you Rich , got that big one in ivy , royal william yard and th aquarium , its a lot of work mate .

Rich

[Mick Kent]

Im sure a few lads on here will do your work untill yiur better or get something in place.
I wish you well and a speedy recovery

[stig]

Concentrate on getting well mate don't worry about anything else just yet, your health is more important

+1.......good luck bud

[Jonny 87]

Concentrating on getting better is the right thing to do, but I'd be the same in your shoes and worrying about work.

Do you have any guys local that could help cover your work for a few weeks?

I've thought about this before and my first step would be to write a letter explaining what is happening, be honest with your customers and then they will know what's happening.

Hope all goes well for you and think positive. This may just be a blip.

[Richard ham]

May well  be calling on you Rich , got that big one in ivy , royal william yard and th aquarium , its a lot of work mate .

Rich

If you need us mate we are here to help as much as we can.

[Mike #1]

Hoping you a speedy and full recovery

[ChumBucket]

Crikey Rich

You need to calm down & concentrate on yourself just now mate, worrying about the business right now wont do you any favours & I'm sure you'll have family & friends who can sort your work issues out for the immediate future.

Best wishes & get well soon.

[Dave Willis]

Ditto - don't panic. Wait for Doctors advice.

[Ian101]

Sorry to hear this matey ... personally I wouldn't worry about work for a week or two and concentrate on your health ... the job can come later.

If you don't mind me asking how old are you - anywhere near retirement

get local lads to muck in if they will till you know outcome of medical stuff - no need to make any snap decisions IMHO

[G Griffin]

Concentrate on getting well mate don't worry about anything else just yet, your health is more important

I agree.
Sorry I can't help with the work but I'll have the eggs if you don't need them  .
Seriously, concentrate on getting better and I hope it's very soon.
Take care  .

[P @ F]

I'm only 43 at the end of the month , thats if they aint made glue out of me by then 

Rich

[cgh window cleaning]

 I wish you a full and speedy recovery.

Don't worry about the work now just concentrate on your health and recovery.
Speak to some local window cleaners who you trust and I'm sure they will help you out.

Long term only you will know what's right to do as every ones situation will be different in terms of age,finances and support and what shape your business is in.
Maybe look at slowing down and take all the cream work and go part time this will reduce your stress and allow you time to recover.

Best of luck.
Craig

[Window Lickers]

I was 28 when I had a brain haemorrage Richard. I was out of action for three months after the op. Prepare yourself for a brain op whilst still conscious, thats quite an experience


Three months is nothing in this game.

What you need to do is wait for the consultant to come back with their final diagnosis and plan of action. They'll sort you out PDQ and once thats the case you can then make your decisions. You'll be working fill-time again before you know it. You'll have a different attitude to life and you'll no doubt be fitter for all of this.

You'll probably have to make a few phone calls to customers etc - reorganise and push work about but it'll all come together. Bit of a shock, but this time next year you'll be helping someone else out who is in the same kind of sticky patch themselves.

Matt

[slap bash]

Sorry Richard get well soon you are still a young fella so should make a good recovery.God bless mate.

[DaveG]

Just to echo what the other guys are saying mate, get well soon and your health comes first.

Hope someone local can give you a hand 

[DeLuce]

I was 28 when I had a brain haemorrage Richard. I was out of action for three months after the op. Prepare yourself for a brain op whilst still conscious, thats quite an experience


Three months is nothing in this game.

What you need to do is wait for the consultant to come back with their final diagnosis and plan of action. They'll sort you out PDQ and once thats the case you can then make your decisions. You'll be working fill-time again before you know it. You'll have a different attitude to life and you'll no doubt be fitter for all of this.

You'll probably have to make a few phone calls to customers etc - reorganise and push work about but it'll all come together. Bit of a shock, but this time next year you'll be helping someone else out who is in the same kind of sticky patch themselves.

Matt

^^That is wise advice from someone who's had experience!!
I hope you get a good result Rich. Sorry to hear you are ill, hopefully they can sort you out soon. Your age might help you recover quickly. At least it gives you time to revaluate what's going on in your life and make some changes if you think there needed.
All the best.

[S.A.J]

 

Get well soon mate