Jim's mowing etc
Nov 18th 2005, 3:12 pm
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Jim's mowing etc
Been reading a thread on here today about jobs in Perth, the upshot was if you want to mow grass you'll be Richy rich.
Has anyone taken on or used a franchise, Jim's mowing, hire a hubby etc ?
Would be interested in any experiences.
Kevin
Has anyone taken on or used a franchise, Jim's mowing, hire a hubby etc ?
Would be interested in any experiences.
Kevin
Nov 18th 2005, 3:15 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
Originally Posted by kevinl
Been reading a thread on here today about jobs in Perth, the upshot was if you want to mow grass you'll be Richy rich.
Has anyone taken on or used a franchise, Jim's mowing, hire a hubby etc ?
Would be interested in any experiences.
Kevin
Has anyone taken on or used a franchise, Jim's mowing, hire a hubby etc ?
Would be interested in any experiences.
Kevin
Funny I thought it was one guy who was very very busy as I see the vans everywhere lol.
Nov 18th 2005, 4:54 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
See, I bloody knew it!!!
I have a brilliant brainstorm of an idea and before you know it, they're all jumping on the freakin bandwagon!!
K'off and start a coffee shop or summit will ya?
This is my brain storm!!!!!!!
I have a brilliant brainstorm of an idea and before you know it, they're all jumping on the freakin bandwagon!!
K'off and start a coffee shop or summit will ya?
This is my brain storm!!!!!!!
Nov 18th 2005, 4:59 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
No, in all seriousness, I haven't done much research, just looked at a few businesses for sale. The general word was you 'could' earn around $40-50K PA for a 3-4 day week.
What a job though?
What 'real' man doesn't just love getting out in the garden on a warm summer's day, shirt off, cold one on the go - and mowing the lawn!!
It's the epitomy of blokeliness and one of the few things in life we're good at and dont get nagged about by er' indoors!!!
What a job though?
What 'real' man doesn't just love getting out in the garden on a warm summer's day, shirt off, cold one on the go - and mowing the lawn!!
It's the epitomy of blokeliness and one of the few things in life we're good at and dont get nagged about by er' indoors!!!
Nov 18th 2005, 5:26 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
Originally Posted by ROBnCAZ
No, in all seriousness, I haven't done much research, just looked at a few businesses for sale. The general word was you 'could' earn around $40-50K PA for a 3-4 day week.
What a job though?
What 'real' man doesn't just love getting out in the garden on a warm summer's day, shirt off, cold one on the go - and mowing the lawn!!
It's the epitomy of blokeliness and one of the few things in life we're good at and dont get nagged about by er' indoors!!!
What a job though?
What 'real' man doesn't just love getting out in the garden on a warm summer's day, shirt off, cold one on the go - and mowing the lawn!!
It's the epitomy of blokeliness and one of the few things in life we're good at and dont get nagged about by er' indoors!!!
Be carefull what you wish for it gets really hot here in OZ and I would hate an outside job.
You will be begging for a job inside with aircon once you experience summer.
Partner is a painter could not wait to get here thought oooooooooooooooh yeh outside with a tinnie in the sun what more could he ask for.
AIR CON INSIDE LOL.
Nov 18th 2005, 5:28 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
Originally Posted by maggy
Be carefull what you wish for it gets really hot here in OZ and I would hate an outside job.
You will be begging for a job inside with aircon once you experience summer.
Partner is a painter could not wait to get here thought oooooooooooooooh yeh outside with a tinnie in the sun what more could he ask for.
AIR CON INSIDE LOL.
You will be begging for a job inside with aircon once you experience summer.
Partner is a painter could not wait to get here thought oooooooooooooooh yeh outside with a tinnie in the sun what more could he ask for.
AIR CON INSIDE LOL.
Can think of nothing nicer than working outside in a climate like that!
Dont worry, I'm not wet behind the ears....spent a while in cyprus with the army so know all about working hard in the heat!
Nov 18th 2005, 5:46 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
Originally Posted by ROBnCAZ
I love the heat....yes, REALLY, I do!!
Can think of nothing nicer than working outside in a climate like that!
Dont worry, I'm not wet behind the ears....spent a while in cyprus with the army so know all about working hard in the heat!
Can think of nothing nicer than working outside in a climate like that!
Dont worry, I'm not wet behind the ears....spent a while in cyprus with the army so know all about working hard in the heat!
Its alot hotter here than Cyprus believe me lol.
I wish you the very best in your venture and if you ever settle in Perth please mow my lawns
i WILL GIVE YOU A NICE COLDIE TO COOL OFF.
On a windy day in the summer it feels like a hot hair dryer burning your skin :scared:
Been here nearly 2 years and the best time of year has to be spring
Nov 18th 2005, 8:35 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
Originally Posted by ROBnCAZ
See, I bloody knew it!!!
I have a brilliant brainstorm of an idea and before you know it, they're all jumping on the freakin bandwagon!!
K'off and start a coffee shop or summit will ya?
This is my brain storm!!!!!!!
I have a brilliant brainstorm of an idea and before you know it, they're all jumping on the freakin bandwagon!!
K'off and start a coffee shop or summit will ya?
This is my brain storm!!!!!!!
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=328841
Am happy to pool any info I have and would be interested in any info you gain.
Kevin
Nov 18th 2005, 8:39 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
Originally Posted by maggy
Its alot hotter here than Cyprus believe me lol.
I wish you the very best in your venture and if you ever settle in Perth please mow my lawns
i WILL GIVE YOU A NICE COLDIE TO COOL OFF.
On a windy day in the summer it feels like a hot hair dryer burning your skin :scared:
Been here nearly 2 years and the best time of year has to be spring
I wish you the very best in your venture and if you ever settle in Perth please mow my lawns
i WILL GIVE YOU A NICE COLDIE TO COOL OFF.
On a windy day in the summer it feels like a hot hair dryer burning your skin :scared:
Been here nearly 2 years and the best time of year has to be spring
Forget the weather - the main reason I pay someone else to cut my grass is because there are vicious beasties and monsters hiding in that grass and I dont want them biting MY ankles. I would not do any work here that puts me in direct contact with more vegetation than neccessary.
These guys seem to be busy though!. They have my admiration and respect for risking their lives on a daily basis in pursuit of suburban happiness for others.
Nov 18th 2005, 8:44 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
I used "Hire a Hubby" once, and was very impressed with the service I received. 
FWIW.
FWIW.
Nov 18th 2005, 8:49 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
When we came for our WHV we camped for 10 months, for the first few weeks we "stamped" everywhere as someone tolds us that would warn snakes etc we were coming. After a while we forgot to do it and saw the same amount of creatures.
I'm sure someone will correct me but getting injured from the creatures is pretty rare, isn't it... it is isn't it....yea i'm sure it is ?
Kevin
I'm sure someone will correct me but getting injured from the creatures is pretty rare, isn't it... it is isn't it....yea i'm sure it is ?
Kevin
Nov 18th 2005, 8:53 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
I used "Hire a Hubby" once, and was very impressed with the service I received.
FWIW.
FWIW.
Nov 18th 2005, 9:02 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
Originally Posted by Del Boy
I'd keep that under your hat if I were you...
Last edited by Vash the Stampede; Nov 18th 2005 at 9:08 pm.
Nov 18th 2005, 10:19 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
Jim does my lawn too.
Spec he has a special rate on flights from Perth
Spec he has a special rate on flights from Perth
Nov 18th 2005, 10:40 pm
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Re: Jim's mowing etc
Originally Posted by kevinl
Been reading a thread on here today about jobs in Perth, the upshot was if you want to mow grass you'll be Richy rich.
Has anyone taken on or used a franchise, Jim's mowing, hire a hubby etc ?
Would be interested in any experiences.
Kevin
Has anyone taken on or used a franchise, Jim's mowing, hire a hubby etc ?
Would be interested in any experiences.
Kevin
I reckon you would be better setting up on your own.