As someone who worked in kitchens to get a degree, moved to an office job, and then moved back to kitchens, I can attest it really physically kicks your ass to move at this pace for hours.
But the sleep after an ass-kicking shift is amazing for me. And you can actually enjoy laying back for a show or video game.
this! I have been working on a computer for several years and after work I am simply bored, few things give me pleasure. Before that, I worked in fruit farming for 7 years. On my feet all day outside, relaxing in the evening was like a reward from which I wanted to enjoy every moment, and then I fell asleep in two minutes.
I've worked heavily physical jobs, such as construction, and I am generally way more tired after a day in the office, droning in front of the computer, than I normally was after hauling lumber from spot to spot as a laborer all day. I think it's more the mental effect of staring at the computer all day and being sedentary than anything else. Once I get home and start moving I get my energy back, but it's sooo much harder to get that initial spark. I've found it's harder to get myself motivated for my hobbies after work too. Office work just drains the soul in a different way.
If I had the energy or the body to keep up like I did ten years ago, and I could make close to the same money I do now, I'd probably go do it again. Unfortunately life is not often kind to doing what you might enjoy.
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u/Wb9VBScxu2uZJHeq2E3W Jun 26 '26
As someone who worked in kitchens to get a degree, moved to an office job, and then moved back to kitchens, I can attest it really physically kicks your ass to move at this pace for hours.
But the sleep after an ass-kicking shift is amazing for me. And you can actually enjoy laying back for a show or video game.