In the summer time I try and get more creative and when ever possible I’ll climb onto a roof or go by the water for example.
Except when I’m working for this one particular elderly couple. I don’t even pack my lunch because they always cook for me.
Edit: Done
Interactions with customers was what I worried about most when starting my business, but honestly, they’re the ones reviving my faith in humanity. Too much time online makes you think average people are just assholes, but they’re the opposite.
I’ve met so many awesome people through this job. People in general are nice, polite, and considerate - it’s extremely rare that I run into someone I don’t like. I even made a friend out of this one Indian dude who doesn’t even speak my language.
Being offered food or coffee is pretty common. Some hand me free tools they no longer need. I’ve gotten a gift basket and even a hand-made Christmas card. It’s such a stark contrast to the thankless job I did for a decade before going self-employed.
Edit: With elderly couples especially, it amuses me how it has often felt like visiting grand-parents.
I think people really need to talk to each other in person more regularly. Do things for each other and not just because they work a job. I wish there was an easier way to get people to leave their homes.
That’s because you’re in Finland, mate!
Posting this as a fellow Finn.