Seasonal Work Is Tough — What I’m Doing Differently This Winter

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In this video, I want to talk about something different that I have been doing, as I know that seasonal work is tough. If you work in a seasonal, hands-on trade, you’ll know how quickly things can change once winter arrives.

When the work is there, it’s great. But in the middle of winter, many of us face the quieter months: less daylight, more cancellations, tougher weather, and a cashflow pattern that can feel like feast and famine.

In this post, I want to share my perspective, based on a lifetime in practical work, and explain what I’m doing differently this winter.

You Can See The Presentation Video By Clicking Here

The reality of seasonal work in winter

I started out in agriculture when I left school, and I’ve spent most of my working life in landscaping and related work. I’ve cut plenty of grass over the years, and like many of you, I’ve seen how quickly work can drop off once the seasons change.

Winter often brings a combination of things that make earning harder:

Shorter days and less workable time
Weather delays (rain, frost, snow in some areas)
Cancellations and constant rescheduling
A quieter diary, even when you’re ready to work

This isn’t a complaint. I genuinely enjoy being outside and I find the work rewarding. But the reality is that regular income can be harder to maintain when the weather and daylight are against you.

Why I’ve always had a sideline

For the last 20 years or so, I’ve also worked online part-time. I’ve tested many different ways of earning a bit on the side, simply because I’ve always liked the idea of having something that can help during quieter periods.

I’m a big believer in multiple income streams, especially for anyone who is self-employed or whose income depends on the seasons.

If you’re interested in my broader view on building side income online, you may also like this post:

Why I Have Stayed At Wealthy Affiliate For 11 Years

What I’m doing differently this winter

Earlier this year (around June), I was introduced to something new and I decided to try it out properly for myself. It has been working well for me so far.

I’m deliberately not going into full details in this blog post, because I’ve already put together a separate presentation that explains the whole thing clearly. That presentation will answer most of the questions people normally ask, and it’s the best place to start if you’re curious.

My aim here is simple:

To acknowledge how difficult winter can be when you’re self-employed in seasonal work
To share that I’m testing something alongside my main work
To point you to the presentation so you can see the full context

I also want to be clear about one thing: everyone needs to do their own research. You should understand what you’re looking at and make your own decision. I’m simply sharing what I’m doing and what I’ve personally seen.

Where to find me (and why I’m doing it this way)

I’m going to share the presentation link beneath my video, and I’ll also pin it in the comments. After you’ve watched it, if you’d like to talk one-to-one, you’re welcome to contact me.

I’m also building my Facebook Page (Roy Bretton Online), and I’ll be sharing the video and the presentation over there as well.

Here are a few related posts you may find useful if you’re also building a Page from scratch:

And if you like my general approach of keeping things practical and simple (rather than overcomplicating everything), you may also enjoy this post:

Why Simple Websites Still Beat Shiny Platforms

Final thoughts

If seasonal work has been tough for you this winter, you’re not alone. The cycle is real, and anyone who has worked outdoors for a living understands it.

My approach is simply to keep doing my main work, but also to build sensible sidelines that can help during quieter months.

If you watched the video and you’d like to leave a comment, feel free. And if you found it useful, I appreciate a share or a like. Thanks for reading.