[jay moley]

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

[NWH]

I love it watch the news 📰 think yourself lucky.

[tlwcs]

I’m the same. 22 years in and find it so dull
At Christmas I changed my schedules from 4 and 8 weekly to 6 weekly only.
Lost a few 8 weekly’s but now only work 3 days a week.
That has helped but the 3 days are big, too big!

[DJW]

Been sick to death of it for the last twelve years. It’s the most mind numbing boring job ever invented. However, there are worse jobs out there!

[High-Tower]

Normally the better weather cheers me up! Not done the trick yet this year 😂.

[Jonny 87]

Do you guys not listen to books or music etc as you work?

I really enjoy my job. Love is a strong word, I wouldn’t go that far.

But I do love the flexibility, and the freedom of being your own boss. There are far far worse jobs out there that pay a lot less too.

[SB Cleaning]

Just imagine working for someone as a employee doing it they must have $hit  for brains.

[NWH]

And the above example is what you are looking for as an employee lol.

[windowswashed]

I think quite a few get bored from time to time. It is what it is,  think of the alternatives and then focus on the positives and make plans outside of work or go numb cleaning windows relentlessly. There's more to life than just work so find a happy compromise.

[zesty]

Very boring at times.

Short days help.

I don’t mind working, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t ‘boring’. It is.

I go out with a positive attitude, and enjoy being outdoors.

5 hours is a long enough day on the glass.

[Stoots]

Yep cant stand it, been that way for a few years.

Its just like any other job now, force myself out to work for the money but its rarely enjoyable, its either freezing cold, wet, windy, miserable or just like this week too hot, suns burning my eyes out, sweating, hayfever starting. Have to rinse a lot more as well.

Its pretty lonely and depressing and theres only so many times you can listen to podcasts, soon as i get out i cant wait to get home and when the weekend comes its a big relief.

Coming home knackered most days with aching shoulder and pains.

But its no different to what most people do go to work, just got to get on with it, like you say where else you gonna earn this money and look at the positives home for 3pm most days and 4 day work weeks so it could be worse.

The odd thing is i dont actually mind the cleaning of the glass, i think its just the physical relentless toll on the body that gets to me along with too much time to think, drive yourself insane with thoughts.

[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….🤣

[Phil J]

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

[EandM]

I travel around the beautiful countryside of the South West, enjoy the lovely weather, listen to radio comedies and documentaries, drink tea and at some point, clean windows.
It's a rather nice life.

[NWH]

It’s an easy life especially when I’ve just watched 10-15 minutes of GMTV and seen what’s going on in the world,the grass isn’t always greener what a true saying that is.

[dazmond]

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

Honestly if your struggling when the weather is this good (like it has been for the last week or so )I feel sorry for you....it must be horrible to go to work every day and hate what you do....

I'm 29 years in and 50 years of age and I don't think this job has been any easier/better than it is today for me....I wouldn't say I love it but I find it very bearable....

Look at all the people that are sat down all day staring at a screen!it's much healthier to be outdoors working  in the fresh air working a lot less hours than most people...

I've got a fairly easy,stress free,well paid,healthy job with plenty of free time....that's all I've ever wanted really and I've got it these days...🙂👍

[dazmond]

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

Yep!Maldives in October!😛👍

[dazmond]

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....

[jonboywalton75]

I've done it for 30 years
20 years in ICI As well
The WC years were the best
I was on 12 hours shifts (killer)
I amble out around 10 do 3 or 4 hours, 3 days a week, listen to music stop at a cafe in the country, have a coffee in the park.
Hourly rate is gob smackingly amazing (not telling how much😂)
Been doing this for the past 6 or 7 years, 9 months to go, still pretty good for my age, lots of free time for all my hobbies.
If I don't like a job I just drop it.
Would I do the same again?
No
I should never have  taken the job in ICI  after 7 years window cleaning.
There is a lot worse jobs ie:- anything in an office 🤣🤣

[Smudger]

window cleaning - love it 

12 years in - which is twice as long as any job in engineering (always something to make the company go bust or relocate)

it put food on the table - ready cash so no credit cards or trying to make that £5 last until the end of the month

Nice car and now 4 bed detached bungalow with double garage and cliff top views of the sea

how can you not love it ?

Darran