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Before getting into window cleaning, back in 2001, i worked in a Grocery warehouse in 1998, putting up orders & loading lorries for next day delivery. I was paid a pretty decent wage, but the hours were not so hot. After a few years traveling & seeing the world, i thought id try window cleaning. Since then ive never looked back, i really do love the job & working for myself. What did you fellas work at before ?

I started out trying engineering which i did not like and moved on to exhaust and tyre fitting which lasted 6 months was not for me.
Worked with the local council for a year or so and enjoyed that job working outside.
Started working with a local window cleaning company for a couple of year then bought some work from them and have never looked back.

Hi Guys,

Prior to my current role I worked in travel - used to enjoy the cheap holidays but not the travelling or working weekends, Bank Holidays Christmas etc !!

Used to average about 12-13 hour days so once children came along decided it was time for a change.

What company did you work for mark.?

I worked for Thomas Cook Fish4fun.

Just been away with them to Turkey actually last week - needless to say, weather a lot better there than here !!

hi, i left school at 16 and started my own business up then, so before window cleaning i was at school, but i am also in the fire service which i joined when i was 18, being retained at a local fire station, but i found it was stopping me progressing and building my business further, so i am now flexi duty and am on duty of the weekend and also involved with a schools project. Iam very busy with everything but i like to keep busy!

Still get discounts mark?smartshine how long have you cleaned the windows?sound like you keep yourself busy mate and for good causes mate,keep up the good work.

Hi Fish4fun,

Yes, I still get extra discounts so it's all good !!

Definitely a busy man Smartshine, fair play to you !!