Would you rather work outdoors doing physical labor or sit at a desk (for the same amount of pay)?

Question

My question is, are you doing one and wishing it were the other?

Answer 1

yes, there were times when I thought, it would be blissful
to live somewhere remote and beautiful . . work with your hand to provide your daily needs, . .side by side with the nature and to be able to do more outdoor activities.
and i work w/ my computer . . so i guess im one of those who " doing one and wishing for the other"

Answer 2

Great question!!! People who do hard labor can and are just as smart as pencil pushers. They just don't get the luxury of being in the A/C or heat all day in a chair behind a computer. I want to say most people who work in offices work for the government or some huge corporation. I could be wrong though. I do know that people who work in schools or doctor's offices don't get paid much better than deck job types. I work at a fast lube and I don't get paid that well, just good enough to survive with mu husband and kids. I work out in the shop with no heat or A/C and run my butt off when we are busy, some days not sitting down much in a 10 hour day. I wouldn't compare myself to construction workers or welders or factory workers. That's some tough work and I wish that those jobs paid those people for the amount of hard work done.

Answer 3

Just depends on the day and my energy level at the moment. I'd probably choose the sitting job rather than physical labor just to play it safe. I'm a bit tired more days than not. I'm usually doing the one I prefer.

Answer 4

I'd rather work indoors sitting at a desk. It's less work and you're getting paid the same! Don't take that to mean I'm lazy though!

Answer 5

I write. Mostly, I do it on a computer. Sometimes, when I am thinking a story out, I doodle and make notes outdoors.
I long for a notebook, where I could work anywhere, but can't fit it into the budget right now.
I'm one of those "starving artists" you may have heard about...

Answer 6

Would like at a desk for the same pay...but then I am allergic to the sun!

Answer 7

ummmm hard question, I think that people doing physical labor should get paid more, but I'd still rather do that. I'd get to be outside, plus get to work out- get fit, etc...

Answer 8

Nah, I burn outside, and physical labor damages your hands and makes you stinky.
I'll stay indoors for now.

Signed, The Wimp.

Answer 9

outside laboring. Cause then I'd get tan! =D and no I'd always unless it were freezing be outside.

Answer 10

I could not handle being behind a desk...