[rrradical]

I'm having a lot of trouble understanding your definition of work. Even if you meant perform- most athletes have to perform continuously outside out of games in order to earn minutes in game. And touring musicians are performing way more hours than you cite.

Imagine if programmers were like NFL players, constantly measured on their performance against their peers.

[ychen306]

NFL players wouldn’t have time to do drills if their games last 8 hours and they need to play everyday.

[Qem]

I think a great example of the point you're trying to make is taxi drivers and motorsport pilots.