Hi Ilex,Are you still looking for people to input data? If so then I'm definitely interested.I've only recently become a gardener (Aug 08) but have completed the RHS Level 2 Certificate.My background before this (last 10 years) ha...
Hi Sam, hows it going? Bad luck on the wrist front! I've been thinking about this recently and was wondering if I should take out some kind of loss of earnings insurance. Do you have it?
Hi Victoria. Just looking at Richard's work and notice you. I am a small company that has it's base in Walton-the-Hill. Do you know it? What are you planning to do: work for yourself or work with a company? intereted o know as may able to help from time to time
I am working in Totteridge Green London in a couple of weeks.Let me know if you want to view the work or just see some pics. Hope things are working out for you.
Hi Toyah, unfortunately i don't have loss of earnings insurance...and typically i kept intending to sort it out, but never got round to it. Meaning my only option now is incapacity benefit, which is measley £70 ish per week (if i even get it! You should definately look into it, i had a few quotes, and its not overly expensive, and definately worth it in the long run...i'm living proof! Don't forget public liability insurance as well, lucky i haven't had to rely on that yet!!
My best advice is to really know your stuff. So many gardeners are just buzz cut and go - often hacking back just before a plant comes into flower.. If your plant knowledge is really good - it will encourage prospective clients to hire you because they will believe that you know what you are doing
Thanks, i looked and i know now. However , i dont feel the need for any non-alcohol iduced therapy right now, am looking foreward to a relaxing weekend, tending the veggies and stuff. Hope youre getting on ok with the new job?
GOOD LUCK! Save money before you jump as the time you'll be coming into the business is the start of things slowing down. Buy the best tools you can afford. Advertise - unless you got lots of friends. Read up on gardening as much as possible and attend a course if you can, many out there so pick carefully. Best tops - Enjoy it as its the best job in the world.
I know what you mean by stereotypical image - when I left grammar school at sixteen to become a 'gardener', I was very much looked down upon by my peers who were going off to careers in industry, banking etc etc but at the end of the day, I have had a very happy and stimulating life at work and I get to do something different every day and it always involves my greatest passion - PLANTS!! How lucky we are. Have a good career.
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