Working Away! - Is It Feasible?

[MrArb]

Im a good freelance climber operating in the North of England. Im making good money but im not working everyday. Im thinking of advertising myself down south in the view of working the odd week away from time to time, however, theres the obvious cost of travel and lodging to think about, im doing a little research into wether the extra money you make down south offset them costs?

 

What sort of money can a good experienced freelance climber expect, when working down south?

 

A few of my main selling points to get an idea of my experience/abilities...!!!

 

Climbing for 14yrs

Own van, saws, PPE, etc, etc, etc.

30, 31, 36, 38, 39, 41 & EA1

Pre-97 Driving Licence

HGV I & II

City & Guilds - Traffic Management

Lantra First Aid

CSCS

Evasive Driving & Skid Car

Pass Pluss

2001 Utility Arb Comp Win (Lancaster Uni)

Plus much more......

 

Also, If there's any employers interested in me, feel free to get in touch.

 

I am also available within a qualified Three man team with un-signwritten tipper & chipper plus 5m PL, if thats of interest.

 

[email protected] 07949180071

[silky fox]

By writing this Thread you have already started the Ball rolling...well done! i,m sure you will get Pm,d. down here as a climber money ranges from £90 up to £150 sometimes more.It,s all flexible depending on what you offer and who you are dealing with...Best of luck...whereabouts in the North are you from?

[easy-lift guy]

Im a good freelance climber operating in the North of England. Im making good money but im not working everyday. Im thinking of advertising myself down south in the view of working the odd week away from time to time, however, theres the obvious cost of travel and lodging to think about, im doing a little research into wether the extra money you make down south offset them costs?

 

What sort of money can a good experienced freelance climber expect, when working down south?

 

A few of my main selling points to get an idea of my experience/abilities...!!!

 

Climbing for 14yrs

Own van, saws, PPE, etc, etc, etc.

30, 31, 36, 38, 39, 41 & EA1

Pre-97 Driving Licence

HGV I & II

City & Guilds - Traffic Management

Lantra First Aid

CSCS

Evasive Driving & Skid Car

Pass Pluss

2001 Utility Arb Comp Win (Lancaster Uni)

Plus much more......

 

Also, If there's any employers interested in me, feel free to get in touch.

 

I am also available within a qualified Three man team with un-signwritten tipper & chipper plus 5m PL, if thats of interest.

 

[email protected] 07949180071

 

James, IMHO Time is the single greatest Commodity that is not recoverable. I would suggest making yourself available for your local market as much as possible. I believe the overhead will eat into any actual profit you may realize from your efforts traveling amoung other expenses known and unknown. Good hunting:thumbup1:

easy-lift guy

[silky fox]

Very good point Ted. And actually given my time again i would have stayed up North... and not ventured here to London.

[easy-lift guy]

Very good point Ted. And actually given my time again i would have stayed up North... and not ventured here to London.

 

Funny how hindsight can be 20/20. Of course your reputation means alot and remember no one can Pimp yourself and your services better than you.

easy-lift guy

[john p]

evasive driving will come in handy!

[RobRainford]

Camp?

[john meehan]

It works out fine I do it quite a lot! Get your self a camper can or somthing! It get to expencive staying in b+b etc! I quite enjoy it tbh

[Fred Pass]

Whenever i freelance away for a couple of weeks i either camp or ring a few local bnb's/pub stays and try and haggle them down on price. Works sometimes... Obviously when camping, top notch gear is needed if your staying there for a while!

[Riggerbear]

I've worked up around Coventry a couple of times. I had plenty of notice of dates and booked a travel lodge for £23 a night.