The Window Washer

The work and effort the window washer is putting in just for us to see a clear view of the wonderful world around us is greatly appreciated.

The thoughts going on in this person's head while dangling freely on a rope are probably all over the place, thinking of the dangers and at the same time telling himself, I have a job and have to get it done.

The brush glides freely across the glass as the window washer’s hand dances around. With each move the glass gets shinier and you can see your face. Birds fly past you in flocks as if you're one of them.

A window washer is the one job where you can be outside by yourself away from crowds and watching life go on below you. Every now and then you can get a wave from someone on the ground or a smile from someone watching you from inside the building.

This is a solo job, which can be boring but on the other hand also nice because you don't have the constant nagging of a boss or the complaints of coworkers.

Window washers put their lives in danger every time they hang off the side of a building at their own risk. This is a job they chose and they are aware of the dangers. They start each day knowing the huge job ahead of them.

Window washers have a cushy job sometimes. They have all snow days and rain days off. They get to stay at home looking out the window and not into the window.

The job of a window washer is not easy. You have to be brave and not afraid of heights. You have to be focused so you don't make a mistake that can cause you to fall. You have to be quick because a sunny day can turn into a rainy day real fast, especially if you work in Chicago. This is what it is like to be in the shoes of a window washer. Now you know how it might feel if it were you.