Are window cleaners still allowed to work during Coronavirus (Covid-19)?

[HWCS]

I am new to this forum I grant you that, but the selfish stupidity of some people on here leaves me aghast, this is no joke, read this latest article and rethink your whole spectrum............

https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/27/italy-sees-biggest-daily-jump-919-coronavirus-deaths-12467844/

This forum has been invaluable since i started as a windy last year, this issue is NEVER going to have the whole forum agreeing but what i will say is that while theres disagreements its mostly people agreeing to disagree, if you wanna see bitchieness and nastiness between windys the just go on the uk window cleaning page on FaceBook, ive removed myself from the group as i just cany ne doimg with it on there, its like a playground

 

[wee man]

Well looks like I’ll be back working either tomorrow or Monday . Spent 5 hours on hold to  UC only for it to say sorry our offices are now closed ? .  

You do the uc on the internet you don't need to phone. They phone you at arranged time. 

 

[ks789]

This forum has been invaluable since i started as a windy last year, this issue is NEVER going to have the whole forum agreeing but what i will say is that while theres disagreements its mostly people agreeing to disagree, if you wanna see bitchieness and nastiness between windys the just go on the uk window cleaning page on FaceBook, ive removed myself from the group as i just cany ne doimg with it on there, its like a playground

I dont do facebook but sounds bad. i know from when I was on it years ago it was terrible. Dont miss it a bit. 

That time is the wrong time to go , it's for NHS & OAP isn't it

I havent been yet, been eating my reserves

 

[Part Timer]

My mum got to Sainsbury’s at 7:50 this morning, and got in the shop at 8:45. 

? Will be turning round if there's more than 6 in the queue

 

[Matt6588]

What will you do when we go to total lock down because of people like you swanning around crying poverty....trust me, it will happen.

The key word there is WHEN . It hasn’t happened yet so I’m still legally allowed to work so can’t really comment on something that hasn’t happened yet can I ? All I know is I can’t get by on £94 a week ( if I ever get through to them) . So while I still can i simply must . I’m crying poverty because that’s exactly what it is . I’ve went from making £600+ a week to asking the government for a hand out that’s not even a days wage ! 

You do the uc on the internet you don't need to phone. They phone you at arranged time. 

After you do the online you need to call to book a telephone interview . 

 

[mrtaytay]

Just been speaking to my next door neighbour. He tells me his brother in law (floor fitter), was pulled over by the rozzers this morning and told to go home.

Apparantly he had screenshots on his phone of the government website etc about continuing working  but the police did not want to know.

Have a great weekend fellow windies, pub time.......??

I to am gutted the season finished. Really wanted to watch West Ham get relegated ??

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I do miss the pub. I wonder when we will next be able to go in one?

 

[Andrew called my Father]

This forum has been invaluable since i started as a windy last year, this issue is NEVER going to have the whole forum agreeing but what i will say is that while theres disagreements its mostly people agreeing to disagree, if you wanna see bitchieness and nastiness between windys the just go on the uk window cleaning page on FaceBook, ive removed myself from the group as i just cany ne doimg with it on there, its like a playground

Be honest with me, have you read the whole article that I left a link to? If you missed it, I post it again here for your convenience. I am not inciting bitchiness or anything else that would be upsetting to anyone personally, I like to think the facts speak for themselves, as much as I would like to think people can think for themselves also......I am trying to help...

https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/27/italy-sees-biggest-daily-jump-919-coronavirus-deaths-12467844/

 

[DaveyWavey]

What will you do when we go to total lock down because of people like you swanning around crying poverty....trust me, it will happen.

When we go into lock down (and we will) it will happen as part of a greater plan. These lockdowns aren't designed to stop the disease dead, they are there to spread it out so the NHS does not become overwhelmed. When we go into full lockdown it will be to slow the spread for a while before going back to semi lockdown in order that more people catch it. Then lockdown again and so on. Herd Immunity.

 

[wee man]

The key word there is WHEN . It hasn’t happened yet so I’m still legally allowed to work so can’t really comment on something that hasn’t happened yet can I ? All I know is I can’t get by on £94 a week ( if I ever get through to them) . So while I still can i simply must . I’m crying poverty because that’s exactly what it is . I’ve went from making £600+ a week to asking the government for a hand out that’s not even a days wage ! 

After you do the online you need to call to book a telephone interview . 

Yes sorry I forgot about that I got through right away.  

 

[scottish cleaning service]

I do miss the pub. I wonder when we will next be able to go in one?

Folk are breaking into them up here. They are boarding them up now.

 

[Matt6588]

Yes sorry I forgot about that I got through right away.  

Aw seriously ? I was on for 90 mins this morning and the wee man managed to press end call ? so waited until I put him down and tried again ... 5hrs 3mins later they closed ? 

 

[scottish cleaning service]

I got told no one is allowed to work so I checked with the Governments Website in Scotland. It still says we are allowed to work as long as we practise safely.

 

[wee man]

Aw seriously ? I was on for 90 mins this morning and the wee man managed to press end call ? so waited until I put him down and tried again ... 5hrs 3mins later they closed ? 

Nightmare good luck the next time.  I just think there flat out atm.  

 

[Part Timer]

I am trying to help

I am sure you are but when you say what you said below it isn't helping

What will you do when we go to total lock down because of people like you swanning around crying poverty....trust me, it will happen.

We will go on lockdown because London was allowed to continue to party and travel on packed trains for too long, not because someone is working within Government guidelines. You and others on here that are preaching to people that are in fairly dire financial situations doesn't help. Instead of posting nasty comments you would be better off writing to your MP or volunteering to help 

 

[scottish cleaning service]

I'll be out tomorrow doing a first clean on an upmarket area the customer has given me the go ahead.

 

[Dave B]

I am new to this forum I grant you that, but the selfish stupidity of some people on here leaves me aghast, this is no joke, read this latest article and rethink your whole spectrum............

https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/27/italy-sees-biggest-daily-jump-919-coronavirus-deaths-12467844/

What will you do when we go to total lock down because of people like you swanning around crying poverty....trust me, it will happen.

Why don't you stop repeating yourself.

We know your opinion by now but everyone has their opinion.

It's not a moral crusade it's a window cleaning forum.

He may have no choice in the matter. 

Just because you can get by doesn't make it possible for everyone no matter how much you say it's wrong.

I personally can afford to be off but I understand anyone in any self employed job going into work if their is no choice.

As I said before yes we need to look after others but my family will always come first whatever happens.

That is the way of life.. like it or not.

 

[scottish cleaning service]

I am sure you are but when you say what you said below it isn't helping

We will go on lockdown because London was allowed to continue to party and travel on packed trains for too long, not because someone is working within Government guidelines. You and others on here that are preaching to people that are in fairly dire financial situations doesn't help. Instead of posting nasty comments you would be better off writing to your MP or volunteering to help 

That's why the PM and Health Minister has caught it. Heaven knows, I reckon the whole of Westminster has the virus and now they have been sent home to contaminate their constituencies.

 

[ks789]

Folk are breaking into them up here. They are boarding them up now.

After all this is over some of them will never open again.

 

[scottish cleaning service]

After all this is over some of them will never open again.

Aye, its quite sad what some folk will do. I have found a lot of jealousy going about now.  

 

[Matt6588]

From the Scottish Gov website 

 

[mrtaytay]

I sent out my first batch of texts today, informing customers that I wouldnt be working until things have settled down. Nearly everyone replied and not just one line replies. Everybody was very supportive. One couple offered to go out so that I could clean their windows and one lady kindly offered to pay me half of the window money each month until I started back....that really touched me as I know she doesnt have a lot of cash. I will send out the rest of the texts tomorrow.

Must admit, I have found this whole situation very strange and disconcerting. I went to bed last night wondering how this year would pan out with lockdowns, extensions to lockdowns and the economy going tits up. Its not a very enouraging picture, I feel.

Anyway, enough of that.....I ve got a pint of Tim Taylors in my hand, so cheers everyone.