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Have you done physical labour? I find it odd you think physical labor cannot be as mentally taxing. Having done some myself, I agree with GP.
I've never done anything like road/construction work. But I've done restaurant work, being on my feet for 8+ hours per day... and mentally, it just doesn't compare to software development.
- After a long day of physical labor, I come home and don't want to move.
- After a long day of software development, I come home and don't want to think.