Is Intelligence a Barrier to Manual Labor?

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The discussion centers around the belief that some individuals consider themselves too intelligent or skilled for certain types of labor jobs. A user, referred to as R. Parsons, suggests that this mindset is prevalent among some members of the forum. Participants reflect on their own views regarding labor, with one user stating that no one is inherently above any type of work, but rather that people have different aptitudes for various roles. The conversation hints at a broader societal perception of work and intelligence, questioning whether academic success should dictate one's willingness to engage in manual labor. The tone remains open, inviting honest opinions without judgment.
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[SOLVED] Are you too smart for laboring?

Good morning fellow posters.

A certain agitator, for privacy sake, let's call him Robin P.... No that's too obvious... uhh... Let's say R. Parsons, has stated that he believes himself to be above certain types of work. Also, I've noticed that many of you posted that you take full course loads during the summer months which leads me to believe that you are too busy for a summer job.

Out of curiousity, how many of you consider yourself to be above certain types of work? Do you feel that you are too smart for laboring? Do you believe that Ganesha the elephant god put you in a caste that is above laboring?

Please explain... and be honest. I promise I won't openly judge you.

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Ha let's see how long this thread lasts,

I don't think anyone is above any type of work but i feel that some people are more suited too doing labour jobs and some people are better at being nerds and others are better at pushing paper around a desk.

i think maybe you should change the start of your post and not include that certain persons name.
 
Second warning...let's see how long you two last with this attitude.
 

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