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?
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.