occupation - What you do to survive, whether you like it or not. It's not

What you do to survive, whether you like it or not. It's not just your job, it's your whole damn life.

I work 12 hours a day just to pay for my 2nd job. My occupation is my punishment.

My occupation is eating pizza and watching YouTube. I'm not lazy, I'm strategically efficient.

My occupation is crying in a coffee shop. It's a noble profession.