WILF 46,832 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 1 minute ago, keepdiggin said: Your obviously a man who who can make money no what he does mate I've just started work again (not for myself) but want too start my own business next year im thinking a pork shop can't get a decent pork sandwich in chesterfield Just be happy mate, if you are happy then it will be a success no matter what you do. Forgetting the money my one of my greatest satisfactions was empowering lads who most of society would right off and certainly some of the clients we worked for would have seen as “scum” to be able to achieve things they never dreamed they could do, push themselves harder than they thought they could go. Those lads walked in with people looking down their noses at them and walked out with the respect of everyone involved. These lads saved lots of household names hundreds of thousands by delivering things well and on time just by their own hard work. All they needed was a bit of direction and someone to make them believe in themselves and once they understood what they could achieve you witnessed their belief grow and saw them grow as men. Thats where I came in, a lad from f**k all who has always considered that if I can do something then anyone can. That always meant a lot to me mate. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,561 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 1 hour ago, WILF said: Just be happy mate, if you are happy then it will be a success no matter what you do. Forgetting the money my one of my greatest satisfactions was empowering lads who most of society would right off and certainly some of the clients we worked for would have seen as “scum” to be able to achieve things they never dreamed they could do, push themselves harder than they thought they could go. Those lads walked in with people looking down their noses at them and walked out with the respect of everyone involved. These lads saved lots of household names hundreds of thousands by delivering things well and on time just by their own hard work. All they needed was a bit of direction and someone to make them believe in themselves and once they understood what they could achieve you witnessed their belief grow and saw them grow as men. Thats where I came in, a lad from f**k all who has always considered that if I can do something then anyone can. That always meant a lot to me mate. Cheers mate good advise 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,159 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 6 hours ago, WILF said: This going to sound totally mental but if I ever got a new bloke and we were clearing a place I’d get them to sweep the floor !......you can learn bundles about people from just getting them to sweep the floor imho The quality of that simple, boring, stupid task will tell you very quickly all you need to know about someone. Sounds rediculous really but it’s true Ain't that the truth ... I started with my dad at around 15 helping on roofs etc...he said there is always something to do, always look for a job...so sweeping, tidying etc was a constant thing... I suppose it stays with you cause anyone who has worked with me has been told the same... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jukel123 8,055 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, NEWKID said: Ain't that the truth ... I started with my dad at around 15 helping on roofs etc...he said there is always something to do, always look for a job...so sweeping, tidying etc was a constant thing... I suppose it stays with you cause anyone who has worked with me has been told the same... Free advice wanted Newkid. My roof has a lot of moss. The roof is about twenty years old. I keep reading conflicting advice about whether it should be removed pronto or leave it...its harmless. Impartial advice appreciated D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,832 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, jukel123 said: Free advice wanted Newkid. My roof has a lot of moss. The roof is about twenty years old. I keep reading conflicting advice about whether it should be removed pronto or leave it...its harmless. Impartial advice appreciated D My personal opinion is that you should pay Newkid 50 large to completely re-roof the place mate, it’s sound like a write off ! Lol lol 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, jukel123 said: Free advice wanted Newkid. My roof has a lot of moss. The roof is about twenty years old. I keep reading conflicting advice about whether it should be removed pronto or leave it...its harmless. Impartial advice appreciated D Send Ray up.... 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jukel123 8,055 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) Have you guys ever employed women? I tendered for and won an office cleaning contract. I had 4 full time and 19 part time women. Absolute nightmare. They were forever complaining about each other, bitching, moaning, creeping to me, some coming on to me.(Not interested) It was a nightmare. At the same time I e mployed 6 full time male window cleaners. No problemo. Apart from the odd no-show. They required no supervision at all. Never again. Edited November 7, 2020 by jukel123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,832 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, jukel123 said: Have you guys ever employed women? I tendered for and won an office cleaning contract. I had 4 full time and 19 part time women. Absolute nightmare. They were forever complaining about each other, bitching, moaning, creeping to me, some coming on to me.(Not interested) It was a nightmare. Never again. At the same time I e mployed 6 full time male window cleaners. No problemo. Apart from the odd no-show. They required no supervision at all. Never again. I only employed one female but I dealt with loads and my experience is that if you come across a good one then they tend to be very, very good indeed. Edited November 7, 2020 by WILF 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,159 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 5 hours ago, Greb147 said: Mush is laughing but that's over £170,000 a year before tax. I don't know of any people who earn those kind of wages. Not everyone does work for a straight wage mate... there's many many ways to earn money, not just doing a 9-5 every day... To pull £150k plus a year in a salaried job is high level professionals..... but not everyone is working for a salary... 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,159 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, jukel123 said: Free advice wanted Newkid. My roof has a lot of moss. The roof is about twenty years old. I keep reading conflicting advice about whether it should be removed pronto or leave it...its harmless. Impartial advice appreciated D Is this a tiled roof mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jukel123 8,055 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Just now, NEWKID said: Is this a tiled roof mate? Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,832 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, jukel123 said: Have you guys ever employed women? I tendered for and won an office cleaning contract. I had 4 full time and 19 part time women. Absolute nightmare. They were forever complaining about each other, bitching, moaning, creeping to me, some coming on to me.(Not interested) It was a nightmare. At the same time I e mployed 6 full time male window cleaners. No problemo. Apart from the odd no-show. They required no supervision at all. Never again. Here, it’s a good job Bird never worked for you, his poor old back would have been shot to bits trying to keep all those women satisfied........I’ll tell thee this, the kung fu would have suffered ! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,832 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 1 minute ago, jukel123 said: Yes. Metal is the future ! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,159 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, jukel123 said: Have you guys ever employed women? I tendered for and won an office cleaning contract. I had 4 full time and 19 part time women. Absolute nightmare. They were forever complaining about each other, bitching, moaning, creeping to me, some coming on to me.(Not interested) It was a nightmare. At the same time I e mployed 6 full time male window cleaners. No problemo. Apart from the odd no-show. They required no supervision at all. Never again. 8 minutes ago, WILF said: I only employed one female but I dealt with loads and my experience is that if you come across a good one then they tend to be very, very good indeed. I've employed a few woman over the years, I employ 2 at the minute working on the production of the UV-C kits...they are fine. My brothers wife has worked for us for years in accounts and she is what keeps the companies ticking...we'd be absolutely lost without her.. Edited November 7, 2020 by NEWKID 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,159 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, jukel123 said: Yes. Not my type of roofing mate, ours is in the main commercial, steel, aluminium, etc or domestic hard metals, zinc etc...plus a bit of flat roofing. I've got a good mate who will give me the right advice for you, ill give him a shout mate. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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