[The Jester of Wibbly]

Well... we cant even pop through the drive through for lunch anymore 

[RPCCS]

I will wait until it’s compulsory, then go and look for a job as a 7.5 ton wagon driver, delivering to supermarkets,or as a delivery driver FROM the supe4markets..

[zesty]

Gonna wait till lockdown.

Make hay whilst you can.

[Stoots]

Dunno, not sure if I will be classed as self employed or employed as a sole director of a Ltd company.

Need to wait and see what the details are of these schemes they are rolling out.

[simon w]

Worst case scenario cherry pick suitable work and carry on as normal

[Pete Thompson]

Just crack on.

Take sensible precautions.

Ignore the media hype. They are begging for a “Lockdown” because it’s a sensationalist’s dream come true. They are not on the side of the public, they are trying to out-do each other with jaw-dropping outrage. The more dramatic it all is, the more we’re all going to be glued to the news for the latest developments.

The government has (in my opinion) given proportionate advice. It’s easy to follow for window cleaners as we don’t congregate in groups to do our work. Just follow it and stop panicking.

If they eventually tell us we can’t go outside, deal with that when it happens.

More people will be harmed from media-induced panic than from the virus.

[Richard Groves]

I'm currently looking out my window at a beautiful blue sky day, perfect window cleaning weather. And so the dilemma. My feeling is within 2-3 weeks a lot of people will be saying "if only" and blaming the government for not acting sooner and enforcing a lock down last week. I really cannot decide on whether to go in today or not. Am I to be part of the problem or part of the solution ?

[G Griffin]

I think we'll get a decision on what we can do this week. If not, definitely within the next two weeks.
There are reports that we are two weeks behind Italy, which is very worrying. If we do get to that stage, we should stop thinking about windows.
Maybe I'm overthinking but I can't face going out, at the moment. I like to think I've built up a good relationship with most of my customers and I don't know how working would affect that. I'm leaning towards wrapping up for the foreseeable future and either getting a temporary job or claiming benefits. My Missus works part time and we can manage financially.
If we do go into lockdown, I'll have to home school my son because I wouldn't send him in even though he has a place, at the moment.

[Ooooooog]

Dunno, not sure if I will be classed as self employed or employed as a sole director of a Ltd company.

Need to wait and see what the details are of these schemes they are rolling out.

Employed.

[p1w1]

Dunno, not sure if I will be classed as self employed or employed as a sole director of a Ltd company.

Need to wait and see what the details are of these schemes they are rolling out.

Where does it mention any news schemes being rolled out for self employed?

[Arnold Palmer]

Closed this morning.

[p1w1]

I'm going out while I can. I'm not a high risk health wise, I won't be interacting with anyone and will take all precautions, will probably wave at the postman and bin men who will also be out working.

[deeege]

I’m having today off. Helping the wife as she’s had a bit of a meltdown about work. She works in a private school where all children arrive by taxi so is obviously worried about contamination.

We’re setting up a home classroom for our two kids and getting things organised around that. Ordering some extra books and games and things to help with the upcoming boredom.

The commercial work I had booked in for this week is on the back burner for now. It’s 30 days from date of invoice anyway so I’m not concerned about losing out on that.

As for the rest of the week I have 2 gutter jobs booked in, rural and out of the way so I’ll go and do them then that’s me until this sorts out.

I’m really hoping for some big news from the chancellor today or tomorrow about additional support for the self employed, that would make this decision a lot easier for all of us, then we could do the right thing and stay at home.

[TomCrowther]

I am not working as normal. All commercial jobs are cancelled/postponed and I am usually out of the house very early three or four days a week and then drop onto the domestic stuff from )08:30 or so. I am only doing jobs where I don't have to come into contact with people.
Got a first clean and gutter job for a new customer today. Wife is heavily pregnant and they are in isolation. I explained that I will still come but they have to stay inside. If I need to speak with them while I am there {unlikely}, I will ring them. She is happy with this.
I feel lock down is coming due to everyone carrying on as normal over the weekend.

[dazmond]

i booked today off because of a cooker delivery...they came at 8am this morning and installed it by 830am so i could go out but i cant be arsed......im off to the park with the dog soon and cooking a beef stew for my missus and grown up kids this afternoon.

i know how you feel danny...my missus is in a right state.....her business that shes built up over the last 7 years will go down the pan if she has 3 months off.....its only a matter of time before they shut the non essential retail shops/outlets,they even mentioned it on the news this morning....

im planning on working the rest of the week as normal....but who knows what Boris will announce later on today?

[deeege]

I feel for her Daz and I agree they must be close to closing all but food and medicinal outlets.

My Mrs work sent a letter last week to all staff which basically said they are expected to be in this morning otherwise disciplinary action will be commenced, it’s ridiculous. She been there 15 years and had about a week off sick in total. She’s in bits and has been given no support at the time she needs it the most.

[Forum Admin]

I have to say business should NOT be as usual at this time, everyone should feel out of their comfort zone at the moment.

If you look at the stats of the other countries it's clear the way the UK is going in terms of a spike and being completely overwhelmed like Italy by people not adhering to the simple Government rules.

A lockdown will be necessary; I believe the Government are doing all they can to avoid this but so many people are just carrying on and spreading this throughout the UK like wildfire. People need to stay at home and think about the NHS and the many people affected by this virus, there are many other users of the NHS such as cancer patients of all ages, heart attacks etc that will all suffer as a consequence of this.

We all need to work together, stay at home, save the NHS.

[Forum Admin]

It sounds like the school is being completely unreasonable and trying all they can to keep as many staff there as possible, I understand everyone has to do their bit, but any sign of symptoms and she should self isolate.

[Slacky]

Maybe they need to shut down those train routes where they’re packed in like sardines instead of people who work alone and have no contact with anyone throughout their working day.

[johnny bravo]

I am getting Flyers printed today telling customers not to have contact with payments.     Self isolators.   Stay indoors,   Leave Payment in an envelope or money bag. Bacs    Etc on step after work carried out.      we are on our own,   no one needs to be near us.   get windows cleaned   disappear.   no contact what so ever

show your customers you know why they are doing what they do

tell them if they wish to cancel till later   so be it