Honest work is not dumb. You are being defensive.
An honest day’s work is good for the soul. It is good for morale in other words.
A good friend of mine never works. He has the money never to work. He suffers from depression and other maladies. I wonder if he had to make a living if his symptoms would be a lot less. Struggle is good for people. Not wanted but good for us. My friend has a business IQ that is off the charts.