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Harrison/Getty Images  Professional athletes are, in the most
liberal sense, employees who do a job. Beyond this very generic
description, however, it's a disingenuous exercise to try and
draw any comparisons to how the average person makes a living. 
Like many of us, they get paid by someone to do something. But
the expectations between the two couldn't possibly be any more
different.   This isn't to say that pro players shouldn't reap
the benefits of their unique talent and lifelong preparation, or
that they don't get stressed out, fed up or screwed over. Of
course they do.  Professional sports aren't just a game; they
are businesses, and athletes have to deliver to keep their jobs.
However, if you're employed as an accountant, cook, salesperson
or lab research technician—or in literally any career field that
isn't p