Having worked various jobs, from general physical labor, to technical but still physically demanding, to office jobs, my software jobs have been by a fairly wid

Having worked various jobs, from general physical labor, to technical but still physically demanding, to office jobs, my software jobs have been by a fairly wide margin the most cushy and well-paid. This isn't to say they are easy or stress-free, but I think the OP is saying it's relative. I'm sure there are plenty of easier jobs, but I don't know that negates the general premise.