More work during the week or weekend?

**gmblack3** · 06-03-2007, 08:03 AM

I`ll be moving to a different department with my full time job. I may have the choice of working 3 twelve hour shifts on the w/e fri to sun or staying with the same schedule I have now 4 ten hour shifts with fri, sat and sun off.

Do you think it will be easier for me to book details if I have mon to thur off or do most of your clients prefer to have their cars detailed on the w/e?

TIA!

**DaGonz** · 06-03-2007, 09:18 AM

Both!

Being a firefighter, my detailing availability is based on my Fire Department and Fire Academy schedule. Most of my clients are firefighters, cops and EMT/Paramedics, so their schedules for availability to have their vehicles detailed are similar to mine. I do detail on Saturdays, but I avoid doing them on Sundays.. I work enough of them at the firehouse!

**twentyone** · 06-03-2007, 03:09 PM

personally, i think that the weekend is still holds the advantage over weekdays. i don`t think that you`d really be burning yourself one way over the other but, i`d do the four 10 hour shifts.

**joshtpa** · 06-03-2007, 04:55 PM

I am retired for the most part, so I can pick detailing jobs whenever. But I get most of my jobs monday-wednesday. I usually get 3-5 details a week during those 3 days.

**LeadingEdgeDetail** · 06-06-2007, 11:57 PM

I find that people are more inclined to get their car detailed while they are at work during the week... Since they usually want their car for the weekend!

**brwill2005** · 06-07-2007, 07:29 AM

If you are a professional, it is important to be available for your customers when they need your services. In your case, be available as many days as possible.

**gmblack3** · 06-07-2007, 10:41 AM

Thanks everyone for your thoughts.

I took the w/e shift at my full time job and will be detailing during the week. I get to "try this shift out" till the end of the year. If all goes well I can bid it again.

**Way2SSlow** · 06-07-2007, 11:39 AM

Bryan,

I think if the people really want a detaill and are willing to pay for a DETAIL and not a quick wash and wax...they`ll make their cars available to you whenever you need them. I dont see it being a problem for ya. Your work is worth making the arrangements for. Are you going mobile?

On the schedule...both your options sound like winners to me. I`d love to work 4 10 hour days instead of 5 9.5 hours days like I do now. 3 12 hr days sounds like a real winner! Enjoy the new schedule.