“Difficult” does not belong with the other two and I’m not sure we need to admire people who have to risk their lives so much as pity them. It’s unfortunate we have so many roles in society that still require that.

You would be surprised as to how many of these people would pity and politely dismiss most of richer and softer types of human that inhabit tech.

Nothing to do with rich or “softer”. There are jobs that are dangerous that pay quite well and require little physical prowess.

I think life without risk or discomfort would be very boring indeed.