We recently had a bathroom re-tiled. The tiling firm is a 2nd generation family business started by a Polish immigrant in the '50's. They've built the business into a fat little vehicle to prosperity. The family members have vacation properties at the seashore and the mountains, big homes, etc. They worked hard for it, provide excellent quality work and they've done well financially. The American Dream. Our next door neighbor is a very successful roofing contractor. While the rest of us worry about outsourced jobs and layoffs, they carry on and live well.