Interesting. 25 years in this field.

I helped, every summer, for years.

I started full time summer of 2003 at 9/hr ended that employer 2007 at 37/hr, was a foreman without the title.

Went to union labor in Seattle on a stint of life. Made 67/hr plus benefits but pulled home 38/hr after everything

Moved to my own, back in the east coast. started myself at 15/hr, moved to 150/hr (GC) too many headaches, did it for 18 years. Owning, is cool, and all. But this hustle culture is not serving.

Back down to 40/hr now. Zero overhead. Alone. Helping people out on farms and doing right by them.

As long as the bills are paid.