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There are very intelligent people out there who aren't software engineers or who don't work for Fortune 500s. The logistical challenges that go into operating a

There are very intelligent people out there who aren't software engineers or who don't work for Fortune 500s. The logistical challenges that go into operating a small e.g. grocery store probably vastly outweigh whatever a typical FAANG or YC startup engineer has to contend with. People start businesses for lots of reasons, and if you've built a small business that's been around for more than several years, in a lot of industries, that means that you know how to work with people. The food business in particular is that way -- if you can't build good relationships with your suppliers and customers, you're dead. I agree with your overall point that, if you're looking to optimize your payday, working with small businesses probably isn't the way. But it can still be fulfilling and reasonably lucrative.

MattGaiser 5y ago
Eh, unless it is a niche grocery store, every actually independent grocery store I have visited has had limited selection and mouldy fruit. I don't think anyone disputes that running a small business is hard. It is just that most don't do a terribly good job of it.
908B64B197 5y ago
> The logistical challenges that go into operating a small e.g. grocery store probably vastly outweigh whatever a typical FAANG or YC startup engineer has to contend with. Doing in a scalable way sure. Grocery margins are razor thin. Doing it at a loss or break-even by working 80+ hours a week understaffed no, everyone can do that.