I run a modestly successful small gardening business. It took me a year to really get it going properly. For context im in my 30s and have worked in really demanding jobs to get into a position to start something.

Ever since I went full-time my sibling has had this attitude like I just won the lottery and wont share. Other people have also started acting like im driving around in a RollsRoyce with a monocle, I don’t really get it.

I give my sibling left over gardening supplies and i’ve sub contracted another friend who lost their job. Trying to share my success when I can. Whats with the hostility? Have other people experienced this kind of thing?

  • roostershoes@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Off topic but I’m really curious to hear more about your business journey! Sounds like an awesome job you’ve done

    • Billyjamesjeff@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      In brief summary, I had three 5 year careers in 3 different industries blue collar, then two white collar. Felt like I was hitting a glass ceiling because I did not have a degree. Quit my job, studied horticulture for 1 year. Spent 15k on a vehicle and tools and equipment. Focus is on fine gardening but at affordable price point. Just me but I do subcontract someone maybe once a week for bigger jobs. 100k turn over with 80k profit first year. Should be at 100k profit year 2.

      • roostershoes@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        That’s awesome, good for you! Thank you for the insights. I have been considering a career change along these lines since I love plants and am willing to get dirty. I’ve dabbled a little in doing some work for people on Facebook but haven’t pulled the trigger on my own enterprise yet. Do you have any more details on what you studied? Thanks so much!