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What is really definition of backbreaking work here? Moving sacks of cement or digging by hand all day? Somehow I feel that many of these trades are bit glorif
by Ekaros 2y ago
What is really definition of backbreaking work here? Moving sacks of cement or digging by hand all day?
Somehow I feel that many of these trades are bit glorified and reality is much harsher. Often there is parts of job that means moving heavy items occasionally. And often lot of the job happens in less than desirable locations where for example you need to keep hands above head for long time or pull quite heavy cables or pipes around.
- keiferski 2y agoWell, a longshoreman is pretty much by definition physical work, because you’re moving heavy stuff around. Being an electrician or plumber may involve being in uncomfortable positions or workplaces for long periods of time, but I don’t think I’d call it “backbreaking.”
- Ekaros 2y agoI don't think too much of that work happens by hand anymore. Most of it is by machine or simply securing cargo. Not that dealing with chains and like is lightest job. But days of manual labour happening are quite gone.
- keiferski 2y agoSo are you saying that the job doesn’t qualify as backbreaking either?
- jjj123 2y agoBeing in uncomfortable positions all day is absolutely one way to give yourself long term back injuries. I’d still describe it as “back breaking” even if you might not break your back with one big movement.