Some people love to say that if you do what you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life, but realistically, how many people ever get to earn a living that way? Also, I would hazard a guess that most of the lucky individuals who do happen to adore their profession would still acknowledge that there are times when it can be undeniably hard work.
All in all, it’s a pretty dumb saying that is applicable to at most a tiny minority of people. We only have to look at the countless memes that complain about the workplace to see that many employees could not be further from that sentiment. Even if you hate your job, there is one upside: the relatable humor on the internet on this very topic. It should be enough to put a smile on your face that isn’t just forced because your manager walked past.