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Well, 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
by keiferski 2y ago
Well, 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.