[jay moley]

Terrible week.

Barely done anything.

Can't face the job. Just sick of it.

The business is growing which is what I want but I'm not at the point of employing so all these new jobs are piling up. First cleans taking ages. Id be happy if I was off the tools but a long way to go.

Any advice?

[zeusjazmin]

keep going,every window cleaner i know goes through stages like this,other times you will be thinking its the best job in the world,

[simon w]

Money is a very good motivator, just think about the money. 

[Always shining]

Where are you based Jay?

[Lee Pryor]

I get times like this Jay, even now.

Its times like this that separate the men from the boys. Push on with the goal of getting off the tools. If it were easy everyone would be doing it. Truth is its not easy. Its tough and a lot of hard work and time to break through to the other side.

It does get easier. Trust me I know.

You can do it.  Now get off your arse!

[jk999]

Everyone has days or weeks like your having ,think about the good weeks you have ,I do and that's why I like the job I couldn't earn the money I do in any other job and think of the freedom you have with this job 🙂👍

[NWH]

Get some money behind you first like a years wage that  you’ll have to pay someone less pressure for the first 12 months.

[TomCrowther]

It's hard. You need to get help with the windows this Spring. Don't put it off. Advertise and see who comes along. Ideally you will find someone who wants part time to start and then full time as you have enough work.
However, the first guy might be exactly what you want but he needs full time work. Take him on, even if it means less cash for you short term. You will fly through the work {after a week or two training} and then you are away.

[NWH]

Nick someone that can do the job from day 1 from  someone else 🤣🤣 💰

[dazmond]

Terrible week.

Barely done anything.

Can't face the job. Just sick of it.

The business is growing which is what I want but I'm not at the point of employing so all these new jobs are piling up. First cleans taking ages. Id be happy if I was off the tools but a long way to go.

Any advice?

ive picked up 12 jobs in the last few weeks....im loving it still....

i can honestly say ive not felt the way you do today for a VERY LONG TIME..........i have done but it was in my trad days over 11 years ago now....

what works for me is always the same

1.short days and weekends off
2.best equipment(hot water,xtreme poles,decent electric reel)
3.no more than 5 or 6 hours a day actually cleaning
4.working through all but the worst of weather to stay on schedule

i can honestly say i find this job so easy these days...it was a lot harder work years ago when on the ladders all day then collecting 4 hours a week!

i have to pinch myself how great ive got it....ive felt like this for years now.....also i love my bluetooth earbuds!i put some music or an audio book on and away i go!it helps having some really great customers too who make me brews and get the biccies out occasionally...

ive had a great week....one 5 hour day tomorrow then off until monday..itll be the best earning week of the year for me....

[jay moley]

Thanks for the responses.

Im sure it's just an off week. Some weeks I really like it, others are ok, others I struggle through but this week has been the worst ever.

Will just keep going. Going to have a real go tomorrow.

[jay moley]

Where are you based Jay?

South East

[NWH]

You get used to earning good money doing this take a breath look around at other people’s situations it’s terrible for some,we are colouring in glass for more than white colour [Mod note: He means white collar; please tell me he means white collar  ] workers or people that have been to studying for years dream of earning.

[Gringo]

Another record Daz, legend, there surely is no glass ceiling at Dazmondos, how you keep raising the bar is truly amazing

[Forum Admin]

All those who succeed will go through these stages, if it's worth having it will be tough at times - but there will be a reward - just keep going mate, keep your head up and smash it! (not literally)

[dazmond]

Another record Daz, legend, there surely is no glass ceiling at Dazmondos, how you keep raising the bar is truly amazing

i charge more for new jobs....even if they are identical to the houses im cleaning next door.....i usually just offer a longer frequency from the off and charge more...also i seem to be picking up  nice larger domestic jobs lately as well as the odd office job.....i do dump some jobs though too from time to time and lose the odd one due to death or moving.....

the more nice domestic jobs i pick up the more i pick up if you know what i mean....ive literally got loads of bigger jobs dotted about here,there and everywhere now  within a posh 3 mile area so its easy to schedule them into good earning days when their due......i have been window cleaning for 28 years  in this area though!

[NWH]

Steady Daz that 5 hour day will soon be 8 and I know how easy that can happen “Just when I think I’m out they pull me back in “ 🤣🤣,that’s the trouble with easy money it’s hard to say no.

[NWH]

Of course it’s  hard you need to have worked hard to get to the point you are at 2 people WFP should squash most routes of work except mine 🤣🤣.

[AuRavelling79]

You get used to earning good money doing this take a breath look around at other people’s situations it’s terrible for some,we are colouring in glass for more than white colour [Mod note: He means white collar; please tell me he means white collar  ] workers or people that have been to studying for years dream of earning.

Modded that for you Nigel! 

[NWH]

Thanks Mod you know what I mean 🤣🤣 you know the people that look down on you coz they earn a grand a week 🤣🤣🤣🤣