[bwhiting2356]

> But, I absolutely hated working in an office. I also hated what digital marketing has done to people’s privacy. I had to get out. So, after 10 years I left and went back to my roots. I founded a sprinkler contracting business with my brother and work outside all day, every day. And I love it.

I don't think this person should be putting themselves in the same category as people who are stuck in poverty with no options.

[ChrisMarshallNY]

I don't think he is. That's sort of his point.

[bwhiting2356]

am i misreading the article?

> I have a van that is falling apart. It needs a lot of work that we cannot afford to do. In the mindset that poor people are unskilled, it appears that I should watch some YouTube videos, get the parts, and do it myself

I’m not saying running a small business is easy. But they previously worked a corporate job and chose to start a landscaping business partly for lifestyle reasons.