Hi AK; Definition 2 says "Hard to endure", that looks like it re-inforces what I said, no? Anthony Burgess is a really bright guy; I liked "Clockwork Orange" myself. He invented a whole language with grammatical rules and structure for that film. But we digress; what is your definition of a difficult job; and I already heard the answer; "The one you are doing now." I admire those who toil in really trying circumstances on a daily basis; I don't think they get enough recognition for their efforts. So I start this little thread to give people a chance to vent.