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busted

  • Posts: 148
why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« on: March 12, 2007, 09:06:53 pm »
hi all
i ve been trying to find someone to help me clean windows but all i seem to get is muppets or people who want the money but not the work  i ve had one lad sad he had clean windows bebore and would like the job so i gave him an interview and he seemed ok so he was going to start today then a day after the interview he text me to say he didnt want the job in the end (i bet hes sitting in front of the telly all day)

edd

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Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2007, 09:10:28 pm »
nobheads and muppets your right there just do it yourself

ok cleaning

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Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2007, 09:14:18 pm »
good evening  you are not the onlyone suffering like that i tried for years try to employ some one but no way noone wants to work and than i gave up on it

AuRavelling79

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Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2007, 09:16:48 pm »
The perennial problem seems to be (esp. on domestics) that if they are any good they want to set up on their own and if they aren't any good we don't want them! :)
It's a game of three halves!

Biscute

  • Posts: 467
Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2007, 09:29:38 pm »
Try the job centers and not your local Rtards in the pub, also the aint stupid they all get that well if i do it my self i could earn more money, ten olny finding out that they are a mong and cant do it for them selfs.
Dont argue with a retard, they will just pull you down to their level and beat you with experience.

herbiefatboy

  • Posts: 361
Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2007, 09:32:21 pm »
i wonder how to can develop your business further  when you can not seem to get any  one      good     enough to work for you i to have had the same problem

busted

  • Posts: 148
Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2007, 09:35:01 pm »
i ve got so much work on its un true all i want is someone with a brain and who wants to work

007 or what

Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2007, 09:52:30 pm »
where r u based?

steve m

  • Posts: 796
Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2007, 09:53:37 pm »
perhaps if you put an ad or something on this sight, you might have be more luck

busted

  • Posts: 148
Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2007, 10:01:40 pm »
im based milton keynes àrea

steve m

  • Posts: 796
Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2007, 10:07:55 pm »
north or south. only asking as its a long way from me

EasyClean

  • Posts: 558
Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2007, 10:13:26 pm »
Message to 'Busted':

Just keep your best work, pass/sell on your lowest work or rent out a round and stay a sole trader. Less headaches, stresses, paperwork, sorting out wages, etc. Is it really worth all the hassle for the difference in profit when you put in all the extra effort for staff who don't want to work, can't be bothered, need motivating and need a  kick up the backside (so to speak) if you don't keep an eye on them, etc, etc. I've been there, done it, don't wish to do it again, certainly not on a PAYE unless sub contracting out work!!
Losing a customer is like waiting for the next bus, another one will come along shortly!

C-Thru.

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Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2007, 10:18:26 pm »
I know you might not jump at the idea, but what about a Polish lad, they're everywhere and wether or not we agree with them coming over here, they are here for one thing only.....WORK!
I come across lots of them working for my commercial customers and have yet to see one begging in the streets like our bloody lazy countrymen.

Also you wouldn't have to worry too much about them setting up on their own as our customers wouldn't trust them on their own doing our job (hope you understand what I mean, mis-trusting housewive's ect) but as long as they're with you the trust thing shouldn't be a prob.

Just an Idea? These guys are here to work, thats the most important thing here!

Good luck.

Goochie.

P.S. If and when I need someone I would have no worries employing a Polish guy.
Plus would be a good way to learn England's second langauge, Polish!
Yes it is, its official! Read it in the Sun! Must be true, hee hee.

tacky

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Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2007, 10:49:49 pm »
i agree with easy clean  trying to find good workers is such a hassle keep ur best work and plod on i had one lad with me showed him how to use tools   ladder safety etc end of day he said ill have to pack it in when i asked why                 he said his knees were hurting  from hitting the rungs my fault again

RO-Sheen

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Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2007, 11:01:57 pm »
My 1st thought was the same as Goochie's! Polish have reputations for working hard and the majority are trustworthy and honest and just want to work.
I certainly wouldnt have a problem employing them
Formerly known as GARGAAX

gaza

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Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #15 on: March 13, 2007, 01:59:38 am »
WELL THATS ME OUT OF WORK  THEY ALL USE POLES


   GAZA ;D AS LONG AS THEY GIVE ME THE CHECH ;)

 GAZA :-X
IM AT THAT AGE MY BACK GOES OUT MORE THAN I DO

brett walker

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Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2007, 07:09:20 am »
I ahd 15yrs of muppets ::)  i could write a book get rid of your rubbish and underpriced work and just keep the cream for yourself, thats what i did   ;) then only take on high priced jobs  8) there are plenty of muppets about  ;D ;D

Anyway must dash its showtime :D

regards

Brett

Davew

Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2007, 07:33:57 am »
Polish workers might work hard but you would have to wait for them to sober up first round my way 'cos they seem to drink hard too.

ronaldo

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Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2007, 08:03:56 am »
My mate owns a big haulage company in Beoley and he has 16 Polish drivers working for and he has had no complaints about them.
A bad days fishing is better than a good days work !

russ_clark

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Re: why cant i get anyone to help me clean windows
« Reply #19 on: March 13, 2007, 08:24:19 am »
I have one guy who is spot on.
He is only young (20) but wants to work is honest and reliable.
Took another on last summer but he was not up to the grade
gave him 6 months but not a good shiner and unreliable.
Now we have moved over to wfp I think the work is easier to learn and I am about to advertise locally for a guy/girl.
I think a girl shiner would be great !
There are people out there but they are just hard to find.
If you want to expand then in my opinion its all about finding the right staff
and treating/paying them well.
You get what you pay for.
Russ