Riddle

I work hard most every day, not much time to dance and play. If I could reach what I desire, all like me would now retire. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Teacher
B.Firefighter
C.Nurse
D.Doctor
Hint: It's a word with 6 letters, starting with "D".

Answer

Doctor

Why this is the answer

Doctors work hard hoping to cure disease — if they succeeded completely, there would be no more sick people, and doctors 'like them' could retire.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Medium.