it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it

English

Proverb

it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it

1. (literally) The job is a particularly difficult and undesirable one.

   Firefighters have to put themselves in serious danger in order to save lives. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.

2. (colloquial, ironic, humorous) The role or assignment is a particularly attractive or desirable one.

   Most days, firefighters get paid to do nothing at all. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it!