[G Griffin]

smart website john.      Im  jealous to F      The  Statement is correct.      We work alone,     we need no contact.    use gloves  to handle cash.     So why are people slaging us off when they see us out and about.      are they jealous that we are still working, well around 40%    I think.  my guess.       im getting more drawn to go out working.         

The Self employed can continue to work if the work absolutely CANNOT be done from home and social distancing etc. is applied.
That is the Government advice in place at the moment.
Anyone who slags you off for working, is an idiot.

Not necessarily.
It depends on ones reasons for working and ones actions whilst working.

[G Griffin]

You won’t get any help imo because you could of worked but we’ll have to wait & see.

I’m not gonna not work just because a minority are jealous that I can. I’ll take that hit on my reputation if need be; I’ve done nothing wrong.

I’m much more flexible with the ‘can u leave us this time?’. Normally they’d be binned without a good reason. Obviously this is an exceptional reason.

Jealous?
Have a word with yourself.

[dazmond]

Just go in and get on with it. We can work and social distance as we work outside.
All customers were happy to see me today, i kept distance as did customers, all had a chat and moan about how things are, all were really happy to see me and all paid too 22 customers cleaned and 22 customers payed plus I also gained 3 new customers from neighbours seeing me work where they are home.
Until I'm told otherwise i will carry on going in to work as i am no threat to anyone as long as i keep my distance.
If it was a problem then my customers would tell me and say to leave it. Not 1 of them said to leave it.

these are the posts i love the most......ive had similar experiences over the last few days too mick.....hope your well mate......crack on!

[dazmond]

on topic any texts ive sent out lately have all been my usual ones...no need to mention the virus IMO....we all know about it......

[G Griffin]

on topic any texts ive sent out lately have all been my usual ones...no need to mention the virus IMO....we all know about it......

I wouldn't be too sure about that.
You seem to know it's affect on the window cleaning industry.

[Pete Thompson]

This is what I’ve sent today:

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Hi —Fred—- (or whoever)

I hope you are safe & well.

Just to let you know, we are following the government’s instructions and carrying on with window cleaning as usual, as it’s outside and we don’t need to come into contact with anyone!

We’re due to call tomorrow, so if you’re home we’ll give you a wave, but we think it’s best not to be handling cash etc at the moment, so we’ll just post a card as usual (while wearing gloves)!

Thanks and we’ll see you tomorrow!

—-

I’ve sent that by both text and email.

All of those who it was sent to have responded. Here are a few of the responses :

-Great, no problem!

-Thanks for letting me know.  We are all good thank you.  All at home and driving each other mad but that’s the case for everybody! We will give you a wave tomorrow. 
Thanks

-Thanks that's fine. We'll be in!
I was just thinking of you. Hope you're both keeping ok. We'll leave the gates open so you can just walk through as needed. Stay safe and well.

-Hiya, Thank you for your email.

Yes that is fine. Not a problem. Both myself and my husband are home.  I will just pay your money directly into your account when you have been tomorrow.

No need to post a card through. You needn’t waste one when we’re going to be in.

—-
Not a single “don’t come”.

There are a lot of drama queens on here, and I would bet that when they come out with a package for the self-employed, it will only be for those who cannot work. Window cleaners will not be in that group, so my advice will be to get your customers ready.

Tell them you’re glad to report that, in accordance with the government’s instructions, their service won’t be interrupted! Spin it positively!

If my own customers are anything to go by, you’ll have nothing to worry about.

PLUS the 80% thing for employees is capped at £2500 a month. Dunno about anyone else, but for me that would represent a huge pay cut. I’m super glad I can continue to work rather than take a piddling handout.

[Simon Trapani]

You won’t get any help imo because you could of worked but we’ll have to wait & see.

I’m not gonna not work just because a minority are jealous that I can. I’ll take that hit on my reputation if need be; I’ve done nothing wrong.

I’m much more flexible with the ‘can u leave us this time?’. Normally they’d be binned without a good reason. Obviously this is an exceptional reason.

Jealous?
Have a word with yourself.

I was referring to Davdon102's post above mine when he said "a lot of people are angry that they cannot get out to work themselves"

You're all doom Griffin

[G Griffin]

You won’t get any help imo because you could of worked but we’ll have to wait & see.

I’m not gonna not work just because a minority are jealous that I can. I’ll take that hit on my reputation if need be; I’ve done nothing wrong.

I’m much more flexible with the ‘can u leave us this time?’. Normally they’d be binned without a good reason. Obviously this is an exceptional reason.

Jealous?
Have a word with yourself.

I was referring to Davdon102's post above mine when he said "a lot of people are angry that they cannot get out to work themselves"

You're all doom Griffin

Maybe I've been cleaning windows for too long.
Maybe the allure of it has diminished.