Interesting thread everyone! I know MD’s who lie about what they do when socializing so they don’t have to look down other peoples throats at a cocktail party. I also know a prominent attorney in the public sector that consistently gets asked to help waive peoples parking tickets. It happens to everyone. Be proud of what you do, explain it to an interested party, and you may get more “Wow, I wish I would have known about that profession when I was younger, I would love to do that!” as opposed to HGTV garble. And backyards can be really great. After the developers leave the owners with no topsoil, some Spirea, and one Autumn Blaze Maple is when you can come in and make it right!
