Dedication....

[sassyotto]

not as bad in Wisconsin but you warm weather guys have to understand that when it gets really bad, people are understanding and its not a problem to reschedule. Its not crazy busy in winter anyway so we can get it rescheduled in a timely manner. Have had my share of shoveling sidewalks and no, its not an added service. Sometimes the first appointment of the day Im out there with the homeowner shoveling. I dont mind. They do appreciate the moving blankets to protect the hard floors, door guards, etc.

Its really not so bad.

Rule of thumb for me is that if the weather is bad enough to close the schools, I dont go out.

Also as an O/O I know Im out of business if the truck ends up in the shop so its pretty much a logical decision.

 

[Desk Jockey]

We try not to shovel for them. When we call to check on the appointment, we confirm their drive and steps are clear and accessible. We explain we don't want the hoses to freeze going through snow.

Unfortunately when its WDR or FDR we can be dealing with unoccupied homes and we will clear the driveway. We will also salt and sand so no employees slip and fall while processing the job.

 

[Mark Saiger]

It was 50 today in the horrible state of New Jersey. Beautiful ... 40 all next week. Last year end of December and January were extremely cold. Highs in the teens. Single digits at night. I hate winter and snow/ice/wind. Hate it....

Last year we were - 28 degrees below zero most of December.

Lucky its just starting to get crazy cold

 

[Mark Saiger]

We try not to shovel for them. When we call to check on the appointment, we confirm their drive and steps are clear and accessible. We explain we don't want the hoses to freeze going through snow.

Unfortunately when its WDR or FDR we can be dealing with unoccupied homes and we will clear the driveway. We will also salt and sand so no employees slip and fall while processing the job.

Yeah unfortunately this was a rental and the owner 3.5 hours south in Minneapolis MN.

We needed to get it done for them that day to prepare for next people moving in.

Things don't stop even with blizzard and cold in Northern Minnesota

 

[Desk Jockey]

Tough way to make a buck but you have to take care of good clients.

 

[bob vawter]

all this thread proves is.....
some people will do anything for money.....

 

[sassyotto]

all this thread proves is.....
some people will do anything for money.....

I dont shovel snow for the money. Its called (read title) Dedication!

 

[bob vawter]

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Our first job today...

Got about two feet of snow yesterday.

Snow plowed out three times in 24 hours...

Roads are terrible now also. Slippery!

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Jus wait till the snow plow driver fills up the
Whole truck with snow.....