A Warm Day Today.....!

[snezza]

I understand Prem has got a lot more time on his hands these days. I’m sure he’d be happy to labour for you.

[PREM]

I don't thing so

I don't like labouring for myself, let alone an OAP in an orange shirt with a radio ban on his sites

I have a busy few months ahead, work a week then off for one, another week working then off for two, like that all the way to end of October. Then i will take November off and then slow down for xmas   Its a hard life.

[snezza]

I don't thing so

I don't like labouring for myself, let alone an OAP in an orange shirt with a radio ban on his sites

     The worrying thing about that statement  is that it's true 

Touche......!

[Daniel]

You two get older everyday

[mister_mitch]

Snezza, do you have someone who is in your showroom to keep it open while you are out doing all this laboring?




It helps that im f**king useless when it comes to tools and the dirty work. So I can't get tempted to do anything myself.
I've just started subbing out my delivery work as well now, as i'm better offer in the showroom than 3 hrs on a Monday morning loading and delivering a job.

[Daniel]

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It helps that im f**king useless when it comes to tools and the dirty work. So I can't get tempted to do anything myself.
I've just started subbing out my delivery work as well now, as i'm better offer in the showroom than 3 hrs on a Monday morning loading and delivering a job.

I used to deliver our kitchens as well, for years I thought it was a good use of time, but it wasn't !!

I would recommend you help fit at least one of two of your kitchens Mitch ... it will change you as a designer for sure, for the better.

[snezza]

Snezza, do you have someone who is in your showroom to keep it open while you are out doing all this laboring?

No, Not at the moment Mitch. At the moment, all my work is on recommendation so potential Clints ring or email first to make an appointment to come in and see me.
Obviously, as I am not here all the time, I cant know how many potential Clints are turning up unannounced and finding no one here, but I can barely keep up with the amount of work as it is at the moment, let alone any more.

I have spoken to a guy recently who is keen to come and see me with a view to working as a Designer/Salesman. He has a lot of experience but has only ever designed and sold British kitchens.

I do'nt imagine it would be that difficult for him ordering from Germany, as it is all code numbers they require and there is no requirement to speak or type in German but he did voice his concerns during our phone conversation.

EDIT.

I would echo Daniels suggestion as well Mitch.

Its not necessarily about getting your hands dirty, but it will definitely give you an insight into some of the day to day challenges that we come across as Fitters.

[mister_mitch]

I've spent time on site with fitters in the past, and a few days last year on a particularly big job we had. i just know that installation work inst where my skillet lies 

[KOVKID]

It's the same old problem "where do you get good reliable labour from" I dont mind ripping out but given the choice i could use my time for better things.

I've been looking for a fitter for a few years to no avail' as im 65 this year and my mate is 64 im finding jobs that would take 4 days to fit a couple of years  are now taking 5.