[dazmond]

So what do you do when we have weeks where it rains most days?

Apparently march was the wettest march since 1984 here in the North West....

I'd be at least 2 weeks behind if I hadn't  worked in some pretty horrible weather before and after my holiday(I don't work weekends or try and cram too much work into one day)not to mention the loss of at least a grand in income....

[Simon Trapani]

Just take a slight financial hit. It’s no big deal. I’m not hand to mouth & don’t work weekends to make up for it either. Most customers really aren’t bothered if you’re a bit late & if they are then they’re not for me. The weather all evens out in the end. At least it has in my 31 years window cleaning.

[dazmond]

Just take a slight financial hit. It’s no big deal. I’m not hand to mouth & don’t work weekends to make up for it either. Most customers really aren’t bothered if you’re a bit late & if they are then they’re not for me. The weather all evens out in the end. At least it has in my 31 years window cleaning.

Does it though?Once that weeks lost to bad weather you never catch up....over the course of a year it could be 2k-3k a year or more down in earnings....I already take at least 4 weeks off for holidays/xmas,etc

[G Griffin]

It's Cheltenham in March and Aintree this week .
And what Simon said.

[Simon Trapani]

Just the way it is m8. I’ve never worried about it. I’m not obsessed with keeping up to date. I’ll be there when I’ll be there. They can take it or leave it. I’m 50 next year. There’s more to life.

[KS Cleaning]

I’m guessing it would only be a problem if you’re stacked with work.
I only work a 4 day week 8.30 - 3.00 so there’s always plenty of time to get caught up for days lost to wet weather. I don’t lose any income by not working in the rain, if I am a day or two late on a 4 weekly cycle, I just clean it a day or two  early the following cycle.

[Stoots]

Just have to get on with it and get wet.

Plus now im employing someone i dont really have a choice, not paying someone for nowt so work it is.

[zesty]

Gotta say, here in Essex, it’s so dry it’s never really an issue.

 

[Simon Trapani]

I employ one person but we don’t work in the rain. One man per van. We dodge showers & I may send him out to clean some fsg’s or insides if we have any. I save these for the rainy days as it helps cushion the financial hit. It’s very rare it rains all day though. I rarely clean fsg’s or insides myself. I can’t stand them even if some are well paid. I just go home if the weather’s that bad. Sometimes I’ll let him go early. It’s no fun & not good for his morale cleaning fsg’s all day in the rain, even with waterproofs.

Some people just don’t see the bigger picture. The good days far outweigh the bad.

I’m in the south west by the way.

[Stoots]

I employ one person but we don’t work in the rain. One man per van. We dodge showers & I may send him out to clean some fsg’s or insides if we have any. I save these for the rainy days as it helps cushion the financial hit. It’s very rare it rains all day though. I rarely clean fsg’s or insides myself. I can’t stand them even if some are well paid. I just go home if the weather’s that bad. Sometimes I’ll let him go early. It’s no fun & not good for his morale cleaning fsg’s all day in the rain, even with waterproofs.

Some people just don’t see the bigger picture. The good days far outweigh the bad.

I’m in the south west by the way.

Here in Yorkshire it's raining almost every week. Of course you don't mind the odd day but as wet as March has been I can't just give him a day off every week.

That's said he's leaving next week so I'll be back on my own again  stress free  can't be bothered replacing him.

[deeege]

You seem to have a bit of an obsession with what other people do when it’s raining Daz 

I work in the rain most of the time, I can’t say i’m in the least bit bothered if other people do or not though. 

[deeege]

I employ one person but we don’t work in the rain. One man per van. We dodge showers & I may send him out to clean some fsg’s or insides if we have any. I save these for the rainy days as it helps cushion the financial hit. It’s very rare it rains all day though. I rarely clean fsg’s or insides myself. I can’t stand them even if some are well paid. I just go home if the weather’s that bad. Sometimes I’ll let him go early. It’s no fun & not good for his morale cleaning fsg’s all day in the rain, even with waterproofs.

Some people just don’t see the bigger picture. The good days far outweigh the bad.

I’m in the south west by the way.

That's said he's leaving next week so I'll be back on my own again  stress free  can't be bothered replacing him.

Is this the fella who recently started with you and was smashing the work at a good rate? Why’s he leaving so soon?

[֍Winp®oClean֍]

Most people have a life Daz😁 Have kids, grandkids, wives, property and gardens to look after and maintain. These people will mostly value time above money and thus view these days as a blessing. Get some more hobbies or take on some real world adult responsibilities outside your own wee bubble and you might, just might 'get it'!😄

[dazmond]

Most people have a life Daz😁 Have kids, grandkids, wives, property and gardens to look after and maintain. These people will mostly value time above money and thus view these days as a blessing. Get some more hobbies or take on some real world adult responsibilities outside your own wee bubble and you might, just might 'get it'!😄

I've probably got more hobbies than you mate!😄

Drumming and gym obviously and I have a missus and grown up kids too.i also do a bit of gardening....

I just can't bring myself to not work in the rain when I have work due!

[Stoots]

I employ one person but we don’t work in the rain. One man per van. We dodge showers & I may send him out to clean some fsg’s or insides if we have any. I save these for the rainy days as it helps cushion the financial hit. It’s very rare it rains all day though. I rarely clean fsg’s or insides myself. I can’t stand them even if some are well paid. I just go home if the weather’s that bad. Sometimes I’ll let him go early. It’s no fun & not good for his morale cleaning fsg’s all day in the rain, even with waterproofs.

Some people just don’t see the bigger picture. The good days far outweigh the bad.

I’m in the south west by the way.

That's said he's leaving next week so I'll be back on my own again  stress free  can't be bothered replacing him.

Is this the fella who recently started with you and was smashing the work at a good rate? Why’s he leaving so soon?

Yes haha.

Starting his own business, a round has come up for sale and he's going to buy it

Long story which I won't go into but he's not local to my area....

He was always going to go his own way we discussed this from day one but the plan was to find a replacement when he did but I think I've realised I'm not cut out for employing i don't like the burden. Feel relieved to be honest.

I mean I could look for someone else and carry on but honestly I can't be bothered.

[dazmond]

I’m guessing it would only be a problem if you’re stacked with work.
I only work a 4 day week 8.30 - 3.00 so there’s always plenty of time to get caught up for days lost to wet weather. I don’t lose any income by not working in the rain, if I am a day or two late on a 4 weekly cycle, I just clean it a day or two  early the following cycle.

I work similar hours but I'd soon get behind if I didn't work in the rain....and no I'm not stacked out with work either( but enough to keep me going 4 or 5 short days a week)

[G Griffin]

Most people have a life Daz😁 Have kids, grandkids, wives, property and gardens to look after and maintain. These people will mostly value time above money and thus view these days as a blessing.  Get some more hobbies or take on some real world adult responsibilities outside your own wee bubble and you might, just might 'get it'!😄

Valuing time above money.
Spot on 👍.

[Stoots]

I rather work in rain and having a sunny day off.

I like to have days off that I choose. If I'm forced to have a day off due to weather then I'll be pacing about the house cursing it.

[dazmond]

Most people have a life Daz😁 Have kids, grandkids, wives, property and gardens to look after and maintain. These people will mostly value time above money and thus view these days as a blessing.  Get some more hobbies or take on some real world adult responsibilities outside your own wee bubble and you might, just might 'get it'!😄

Valuing time above money.
Spot on 👍.

I have plenty of time off but I can't do my mums garden when it's raining but I can clean windows no problem!😄

[dazmond]

I rather work in rain and having a sunny day off.

I like to have days off that I choose. If I'm forced to have a day off due to weather then I'll be pacing about the house cursing it.

That's exactly how I feel....better just get the work done so I can relax and do other things on the better days