Why do people look down on others for having low paying jobs?

*CyberCubed* · 09-27-2015, 02:27 AM

This is something that always bothered me. I never understood why people who are very successful in life and make $70,000+ a year look down on people who only make about $20,000 or $30,000 a year.

Some people seem to think people who make only $10-12 an hour are because they had no motivation to get a good education or a trade, or that they're lazy, but that's not always true. Some people are just not lucky enough to find a good high-paying job even with a degree and experience, and others just don't have the financial support.

I mean I'm lucky enough to make a decent salary, but I would never look down on someone who makes less than me. Everyone has their own troubles and if you can pay your bills and put food on the table that's good enough. It really bothers me the arrogance of some people who are well off and look down on those less fortunate.

09-27-2015, 02:27 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	Why do people look down on others for having low paying jobs? This is something that always bothered me. I never understood why people who are very successful in life and make $70,000+ a year look down on people who only make about $20,000 or $30,000 a year. Some people seem to think people who make only $10-12 an hour are because they had no motivation to get a good education or a trade, or that they're lazy, but that's not always true. Some people are just not lucky enough to find a good high-paying job even with a degree and experience, and others just don't have the financial support. I mean I'm lucky enough to make a decent salary, but I would never look down on someone who makes less than me. Everyone has their own troubles and if you can pay your bills and put food on the table that's good enough. It really bothers me the arrogance of some people who are well off and look down on those less fortunate.