I couldn't become a nurse. It requires hard word, dedication, and focus. I can pull off being a programmer because it provides flexibility.
Saying someone's profession doesn't require "talent or brains" is just insulting. Saying something is "unskilled labor" is one thing, but if you're having a heart attack in a hospital bed, you're going to be lucky there's a person there with some talent at dealing with that (i.e. a nurse).
