Understatement: Manual Labor is Hard Work
I've been a computer programmer for over seven years. I have always known that the job is pretty easy in terms of the physical demands. We worked on the house all weekend, and now I know what it feels like to actually work for a living.
For years I'd watch my dad get home, clean up, eat dinner, and immediately fall asleep sitting up in his chair. After three days of scraping paint, I can verify that his routine is pretty attractive after a full day of real labor. I'm actually looking forward to going into the office today, as it will be a nice little break from physical work.