JasoRockStar
Superstar
I guess it all depends on what kind of toll you can tolerate more. Whether it's the physical discomfort or the mental stress, it's a matter of preference.I wouldn't say its easier. i can probably work as an accountant well into my 70s if i wanted. Whereas i doubt i could do physical labor that late in life.
But labor is far less stressful, once you clock out and leave the workplace, you are free of any work related anxiety or pressure. No 24 hour workathons trying to reach a deadline. nobody calling you in the middle of night with questions or an impromptu meeting. No concerns about meeting forecasted profit margins etc etc. just go to work, put in your 8 hours and you done.
I was always the guy that never minded cutting grass, pulling weeds, helping folks move and stuff like that. It gave me a sense of accomplishment because I knew that when I was done, I accomplished something. Just keep going and you'll succeed.
In the field I'm in now, I can get that feeling, but there's also failure mixed in with in. Sometimes I feel like I'm just wasting my time.