After working in the corporate world for over 15 years and bouncing from one contract to the next, it was very surreal to me that this was going to be my life until I retired. After my contract abruptly ended in 2015 I came to the realization that I will never bounce from one contract to the next and let the uncertainty of income become a problem for me again. I wanted to take my future in my hands rather than depend on employment agencies or job hunting. Going on interviews, studying for an interview, rehearsing over and over, sleepless nights wondering about my family and the future we will have brought me to the harsh realization that I had to do something to make sure our future is secure.
My husband worked long hours always worrying about my boys and our family. I knew that I wanted to have the time to be involved in my kids’ lives which had become a struggle with my previous long hours of work. I wanted to contribute and work towards putting ourselves in a situation where we can have real family time without my husband having the stress about being the only one providing for all of us.
In my family, cleaning was a passion and my whole life cleaning was not just something you had to do, but cleanliness was a way of living. I tried many avenues to get into this business and even went to a couple of janitorial companies, but the time required to do the job properly was never allowed. I also went to orientations and realized that this wasn’t my model of business that I had conjured up in my mind. As previous employee in the corporate world, I knew exactly what it would take to make a great environment where cleanliness is concerned. After many long days and nights thinking and planning, I came to the realization that I can do this on my own and can do a better job at being my own boss as I work with passion and care and not just for the money. This company I started was a risk I took and one that I am happy I did every single day. I wanted my family to be proud of me and at the same time happy for all of us.
It is a difficult business, but any business worth doing right is a meaningful one. We have been successful because we care and because we continually work to make our clients happy.
We work long hours and often times with the help of our whole family. We are grateful for the opportunities we have been given and strive to be the best possible.
“Some Meetings Are Blessings in Disguise”
“Never sacrifice these things: Family, Honesty Dignity, Integrity and most of all Your Value”.
– Lynn (Founder of Pristine Cleaning Services)