It’s more that the petite bourgeoisie own the means of production, but must still labor for their income alongside their employees. So only some lawyers and some doctors would qualify. Once you can solely live off the value of your investments and the labor of others you become haute bourgeoisie.
So if you have a bank account you’re petit bourgeoisie? Because the interest your bank is giving you comes from the bank giving you the fruits of other people’s labor extracted through your share of the ownership of the means of production.
It’s more that the petite bourgeoisie own the means of production, but must still labor for their income alongside their employees. So only some lawyers and some doctors would qualify. Once you can solely live off the value of your investments and the labor of others you become haute bourgeoisie.
So if you have a bank account you’re petit bourgeoisie? Because the interest your bank is giving you comes from the bank giving you the fruits of other people’s labor extracted through your share of the ownership of the means of production.
Only if you also own the means of production for your career. The bank account that earns interest isn’t the means of production.