I did the same (different market). Excited for you! Keep doing the good work but be patient with yourself. Some things will take 4x~10x longer than you think and it’s okay. That has been the most grueling part for me. Patience.

It’s called “projecting”. They are projecting all their internal fears anxieties insecurities onto you subconsciously through these things they say and do.

It’s just human nature. I don’t hold it against them, but I also choose to not spend time with them. I need all the positive energy I can get to move the business forward. Dangerous to allow myself to be around excess negativity.

For most. Yes. I did it once for the purpose of paying first month rent and deposit on an apartment once I got a new job in a city. It depends.

Move in with family, if needed you can cash advance on credit cards, and get any job asap. If you wait tables, sometimes you get your tips the same night.