"Mr Big" wrote in message
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The trouble there is too many people in this industry, who just do it
on the side, as a casual business, as a fill in job or whatever.

Do not talk about policemen retiring early. A friend of mine retired
early, took a very good handout, and then took another full time job
in the courts.

If you do not like the rate of pay for the job then change profession.
The reason for so many people doing it on the side is that it is not a
particularly skilled job.
I helped out a professional gardening crew for two years who were qualified
and charged for the job on a yearly basis.

"Yes Sir we will manage your garden for £40 per week on a 52 week basis"
The clients never found leaves on the drive and were delighted to see me
working on a border in the middle of November.
Perhaps you should dump the Granny who wants a lawn mown once a week for £5
per hour and set your targets higher unless you feel you are performing a
social duty in which case don't moan about the wage