I think it can be the both,some persons see it as a lifetime job,while some persons do not see it as such,but for those who see it as a lifetime job,they are the ones who go extra mile to knowing more things about trading.They lose more,get more experience and try new things about trading Because they believe they want to earn a living through it.While these other set of people who assume trading is not a lifetime job only feels it is right to trade at their convinient,and to trade when they have no pressure on them,and with a lesser amount.They believe trading is more risky that we can immagine.
If you are a trader, would you think it is right or a lifetime job for you? Because I don't assume that all people understand what is trading nor all traders know exactly what they are doing now. Most of them just jump into trading because of the influence of their friend and on social media but they know nothing about this. They feel excitement now but later on, they will say goodbye because of losses and bad experiences.
Convenience is one factor that we consider why we stay long from trading but when we grow old, our minds change and our convenience may change as well. We may say trading is our job now but it can't be a lifetime due to some reason that affects our decisions and lifestyle.