Re:Ask HN: Is it just me, or do most data scientists hate th...
by giantg2 on Tuesday August 24, 2021 @03:42PM
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"After an initial honeymoon phase, I'll get hit by a strong combo of frustration/boredom/cynicism and want to quit."
I feel the same way as a software dev.
I'm a beekeeper. You can't really make enough to support yourself with beekeeping alone. Bulk honey prices are garbage, mostly due to imports. You can make decent money selling locally as an artisanal product, but depending on the region and distribution channels the ceiling for your sales might be pretty low. In my region, I would probably need 4 yards with 20 hives each, several miles from each other, and in areas with good natural features (nectar sources, water, accessible) to make revenue of about $40-50k. I've heard people say it takes 3 years to break even. I think that's true as hobbyist beekeepers, but probably more like 5 years as a large scale operation. Local pollination services can be another option to make money.
I feel the same way as a software dev.
I'm a beekeeper. You can't really make enough to support yourself with beekeeping alone. Bulk honey prices are garbage, mostly due to imports. You can make decent money selling locally as an artisanal product, but depending on the region and distribution channels the ceiling for your sales might be pretty low. In my region, I would probably need 4 yards with 20 hives each, several miles from each other, and in areas with good natural features (nectar sources, water, accessible) to make revenue of about $40-50k. I've heard people say it takes 3 years to break even. I think that's true as hobbyist beekeepers, but probably more like 5 years as a large scale operation. Local pollination services can be another option to make money.