The Ear of The Beholder

I have been asked many times in the last three days about my new situation (if you don't know, I have a new job and I started on Monday) and have somewhat stymied people with my muted response. I feel some clarification may be in order.

The question as asked: Hello Bice, well done on the new job, are you finding it enjoyable?
The question as heard: Hello Bice, how are you enjoying getting up at seven thirty morning and working for eight hours a day instead of travelling around the world, getting up at noon and playing games all day?

While I have absolutely no complaints, I'll be honest, it suffers in the comparison. So I apologise for not being more effusive in my response, especially to those I know who have real reasons to want or need a new job.