
Father sold water bottles but today lives in luxury apartment: How a son lifted family out of hardship with financial success
Published on: Sept. 19, 2025, 10:31 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A Reddit user shared how witnessing his father selling water bottles on the roadside inspired him to take charge of his own life. Starting with internships and part-time teaching during college, he gradually built a successful career, working at Amazon, joining a startup, and eventually launching his own AI consultancy. Today, he owns two cars, a premium apartment, and ensures his parents live comfortably in retirement.