One thing to keep in mind is that Barry the Box Schlepper might have chosen that career. There are plenty of people who decide they want to do something differ

One thing to keep in mind is that Barry the Box Schlepper might have chosen that career. There are plenty of people who decide they want to do something different. Heck, YOU might talk to Barry, learn how much he enjoys his work, and decide what sounds way better than mucking with beakers & Bunsen burners. While that path is not for me (today), I can see the appeal of doing predictable, physical work during the day & having a lots of unspent creative energy on nights & weekends.