Hi James

If you can put up with working in the Cold & Wet

if you can work in the dark

If you don't mind kneeling on gravel etc

Jacking on uneven or soft ground

If you like working with the customer watching


the older you get the harder it gets

etc etc

its a wonderful life in the fresh air and there are always customers who want a cheap job cos you don't have any overheads etc

On the other hand I love working outside in the sun, fresh air, cool breeze (for one day a year anyway, our summer!!)

If that's what you want to do try and build a customer base before you pack your job in.

and go for it you can always find another job if it doesn't work out if your'e any good of course. Self employed is the best thing I ever did.

good luck

Tony