power washing and MS

[superlate]

Found out I have MS(multipul sclerosis).
Do you think I still could start a power washing business.Some days are fine and others I am very run(very tired).The doctors don't know anything about power washing so I need your very honest advise please.Do you guys think this would be to much for me?
Thanks for your help.

 

[TimR]

Super Late,

I'm sorry to hear about your condition. As far as, starting the business, I have just started myself. Business is gradually building up. I can adjust my schedule because, I have a small amount of jobs coming in. I guess if you started and became extremely busy, you could hire a helper. Are you in a laborous type of business now?

If you will be starting in the residential business, maybe you should start out by renting a washer and surface cleaner and see if it's right for you.

Best of luck in your new adventure. Stay positive and strong and things will work out.

TimR

 

[superlate]

Hi TimR

My name also is Tim,right now all I do is deliver auot parts.I drive a chevy S-10 with air,so nost of my day is spent driving.Thanks for the advise.

 

[shortbox]

I would say yes it is to much for you.If you get tired and run down as you say this is not the business for you.Good Luck!

 

[Larry L.]

will agree with shortbox,as the fall may kill ya,know what I mean.

 

[Dan S]

I agree w/ the last 2 post<<>>

 

[Aplus]

Even when you're healthy it can be tough dragging yourself out to work. Somedays it's cold and rainy, others it's blazing hot. It's rarely ever ideal conditions for power washing.

Some nights I come home so tired, I fall asleep on the couch by 9:00, and I know I have to keep going full throttle for who knows how long.

I would seriously consider your idea, and do more research before pursuing any further. Rent a machine, and clean a friends deck, completly restore it as you would a customers' and see how it goes.

I just gave up a 17 year career in the office, working as a Microsoft certified system administrator, to pursue power washing as a full time gig. It often takes everything I have to keep the fire burning and keep kicking ass. Deep down I know there's plenty of work, and I can make it, but it sure is a lot more physically demanding than I had gotten used to. Being tired and sore is part of the game.

Although I don't know much about MS, and I don't know what your limitations are, or will become, I think delivering parts might be a more suitable and longer lasting job for you.

Good luck
Tony