[Simon Trapani]

Cheery Daz’ll be along in a moment…

Can just hear him now… you need to refine your round, compact your work, do short days, do some price rises, work in the rain, buy a hot water system, get some light poles & brushes, some gortex clothing,  join a band, join a gym, pay just £300 rent, stay at your mrs house, get some heated seats, take sandwiches, get some aircon, buy a new van….🤣

Yep all them things have made my life very bearable and enjoyable 😉.....when you ve been window cleaning for as long as I have i get to run it with minimal fuss and maximum efficiency which makes me content and happy....

I’m a year ahead of you Daz - 30 years in! - went full time self employed at 18, am 48 next month.

[Stoots]

To be fair for those of us who don't like it maybe it's not the job...

I've never enjoyed a job I've had, maybe I just don't like working or maybe I'm just a miserable get and can never be happy I dunno but that's how it feels. Even now when I have more spare money then I've ever had it doesn't being me pleasure I quite often think whats the point I'm no happier than when I was skint.

Having said all that i never think that way when I'm not working I'm quite happy outside work and weekends etc but when out cleaning windows is when all these thoughts come.

Maybe some of us are just not right in the head 

[Slacky]

I prefer roof cleaning.

Very few of my window work equals the hourly rate of roof cleaning.

[Simon Trapani]

To be fair for those of us who don't like it maybe it's not the job...

I've never enjoyed a job I've had, maybe I just don't like working or maybe I'm just a miserable get and can never be happy I dunno but that's how it feels. Even now when I have more spare money then I've ever had it doesn't being me pleasure I quite often think whats the point I'm no happier than when I was skint.

Having said all that i never think that way when I'm not working I'm quite happy outside work and weekends etc but when out cleaning windows is when all these thoughts come.

Maybe some of us are just not right in the head 

Stoots, some of the things you say on this forum, I’m beginning to think you’re my long lost brother or something!🤣

[deeege]

Get yourself a job in a factory doing 12 hour nights and stick to it for 2 weeks.

You’ll absolutely love window cleaning again when those 2 weeks are up.

[G Griffin]

To be fair for those of us who don't like it maybe it's not the job...

That's a very good point.

[NWH]

Get yourself a job in a factory doing 12 hour nights and stick to it for 2 weeks.

You’ll absolutely love window cleaning again when those 2 weeks are up.

The above says it all do just that then move out with another woman before you realise you already had it all at home and more lol,massive amount of jobs out there worse than ours and another thing if a lot of people knew how good we had it you wouldn’t have a job.

[AuRavelling79]

I know it defeats the object of getting around quickly but I quite like little chats with some of my customers.

I also like getting ideas for what to do with or put in the garden. Pick their brains.

[G Griffin]

I know it defeats the object of getting around quickly but I quite like little chats with some of my customers.

That is also a very good point. Some of those chats give me some perception, too.

[Jay Le Huray]

Been doing it since the 70's and still working now at the ripe old age of 69, I never get fed up with it and love the job and most importantly the freedom it offers to do what and when you want with no boss looking over your shoulder.

My favorite part of the job is doing 1 off facia and gutter cleans, I just love seeing the end results as do the customers.

[Slash]

Can't bear it.

And with the hot weather to come......

Problem is what else you going to do?

Good lifestyle but actually doing it.... F me

Cue the "I love it" mob

If you don't like it,get another job,it's that simple.

[Spruce]

I know it defeats the object of getting around quickly but I quite like little chats with some of my customers.

I also like getting ideas for what to do with or put in the garden. Pick their brains.

I agree. The job is what we make of it. The job its self is rather mind-numbing, but an occasional good intelligent conversation does the world of good.
My son says that if he could fit brushes to my lips, we would get through our work in double quick time. 

[colin bird]

You forgot the 5* all-inclusive holiday's Simon!

Yep!Maldives in October!😛👍

Take your wet weather gear that's still rainy season

[G Griffin]

You forgot the 5* all-inclusive holiday's Simon!

Yep!Maldives in October!😛👍

Take your wet weather gear that's still rainy season

Gore-tex?

[dazmond]

You forgot the 5* all-inclusive holiday's Simon!

Yep!Maldives in October!😛👍

Take your wet weather gear that's still rainy season

I know a few people who ve been in late Oct and its been fine...Still hot and 🌞.......I'll take my chances!😄👍

[DJW]

Take three waterproof jackets.

[Scrimble]

quit window cleaning last year never going back,

[Jonny 87]

quit window cleaning last year never going back,

What did you switch to if you don’t mind me asking?

The fact your here would suggest it still holds a little interest for you.

[AuRavelling79]

quit window cleaning last year never going back,

Do you work now?

[Scrimble]

quit window cleaning last year never going back,

What did you switch to if you don’t mind me asking?

The fact your here would suggest it still holds a little interest for you.

I quit window cleaning myself but my company still carries on,