Dude, I do get your point. It is relative. However, I have to say that there have been times working as a professional when I would have preferred to do menial labor BUT FOR the low pay, which I think is the main problem with menial jobs. I have had a couple of jobs waiting tables and while it can be tough physically, it didn't have the do or die (not literally) stress that I experienced in my profession. Although perhaps waitressing doesn't count because the tips were great and I was very young (and in good shape) then.