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2nd Jobs or part/time jobs !

Posted by Lawncare-4u.co.uk on March 3, 2010 at 8:52pm
This maybe something you may or may not want to disclose.But there is a reason for me bringing this up.Do you have another job or income besides gardening/landscaping ?The reason i pointing this out is directly that it is a Physically demanding job, and can be hugely weather depending. Many of us, i have read being unable to work for 6 weeks in dec/jan/feb.Many of us are 'one man' bands , as so many in this industry are !is there a 'reason' for this? is there a major factor you need supplement income?i have mentioned a while back i have funded myself / my business, so freely admit without being specific.Pro -Gard (paul) does some property maintenance and Stuart i gather does some care-work.Sorry for naming names but my point, im sure will come out to satisfy.- Robin
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  • Kieran Ray March 3, 2010 at 8:57pm
    When Im slow on work I help my brother inlaw who does arcitectural spraying, admitidly I only mask up and do other bits of prep but it helped me loads at the end of last year when I couldnt get any work nomatter what I done. And Iv been kept on the books incase I go quiet again.
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    Green Giant Gardens March 3, 2010 at 8:58pm
    I've just started up with garden maintenance services. I'm still employed as a vehicle accident assessor and hope to keep my foot in the door just enough so I can pick it up during the lean winter months.
  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk March 3, 2010 at 9:00pm
    thanks guys for your honesty . i feel many others will quickly reply to this .

    ill tell you my views (which we all probably share anyway) later on.
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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd March 3, 2010 at 9:06pm
    I carry on with garden maintenance year round, employing 3 people.

    My wife provides a useful 2nd income with a steady (salaried) job!
  • Kirsty Blair March 3, 2010 at 9:07pm
    I did have a full time job when I started up but had to leave when I got busier - I think this is my 2nd yr of not working for someone else as well but its always an option if things get quiet at any point.
  • Graeme @ BGS March 3, 2010 at 9:14pm
    Robin where needs must! Still doing the N*P? I must admit once or twice I have considered getting a paid job for a month or two as during lean periods I feel a little guilty that the family suffer
  • Marc Cole March 3, 2010 at 9:16pm
    Over the years I've been very lucky to be able to buy various properties from the gardening profits. So if times are hard I use the rental income to supplement my income but essentially they are part of my retirement plan.
  • Big Dig Groundworks March 3, 2010 at 10:03pm
    When I have been slack in winter I have gone working on sites through agency's. Not want I want to do but as the only wage for our house its needs must and its better than rotting at home doing nothing.
  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk March 4, 2010 at 12:09am
    N*T ??

    Graeme @ BGS said:
    Robin where needs must! Still doing the N*P? I must admit once or twice I have considered getting a paid job for a month or two as during lean periods I feel a little guilty that the family suffer
  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk March 4, 2010 at 12:11am
    dont let them of the 4p Dan !!

    Dan Tarleton MSc, BSc (Hons) said:
    We are currently owed £8,121.04p from some former clients, so chasing this debt takes up all the free time!!!
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