[forgetfreeman]

Work in something else. I make significantly more doing poison ivy removal than I ever did or was ever going to working in tech.

[rogerrogerr]

Are you willing to share rough numbers? Totally understand if not, just curious. Been thinking about something like this to get away from the AI force-feeding.

[forgetfreeman]

$100-$200 an hour on average for hand work, more if I need to use an excavator.

[rogerrogerr]

What does the friction look like? Insurance, licensing, that kind of thing?

[forgetfreeman]

Very variable depending on a combination of local/state regulations and what kinds of projects you're willing to tackle. The bottom end of the spectrum is a $50 a month general liability policy.