We heard that teachers are being put under pressure to renew their contracts which means a downgrade in pay and conditions. The Government wants to make school holidays unpaid, but teachers will still have their usual holiday allowance which they will have to take during school holidays.
According to our informant these new contracts will mean a pay reduction of around £2000 a year each. Schools are also under pressure to reduce staff - another worry if you are a teacher in an at risk catagory.
The prices we get for window cleaning are centered round what a customer believes or perceives is a reasonable price to pay. We had one years ago that set the price he felt was fair at £7.50 which included a conservatory. They were a mature couple, never had children, both had good jobs and the Astra with a personalized plate was replaced every few years. He is a member of the local golf club. When I increased the price to £8.50 he begrudgingly paid it. But son said he wasn't happy. About 5 years later I raised the price to £10.00. That was the straw that broke the camel’s back. He cancelled us.
We gave that street to son in law to work when he joined us cleaning windows 7 years ago. He ask SIL to quote to have them done and he told him it would be £10.00. No he replied, I will not pay more than £7.50. SIL laughed and walked away. Apparently, the last window cleaners ripped him off price wise for years.
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