Why do people look down on Janitors/Custodians or Maintenance People?

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I was just wondering.  I personally know three people who work this kind(s) of job(s), and I have found all of them to be smart, educated, and EXTREMELY hardworking (all three run their own business).  But I ran into a pompous question earlier that referred to them as "servants".  (It was a high school aged teen of course) and the responses were disturbing.

Why are people so condescending towards service jobs?  Janitors, garbage men, city workers, nurses, waitresses, etc.  It really kind of disgusts me.  I doubt half the people criticizing these kinds of jobs have the hard work, experience, or education to do so.

So why do YOU think these jobs are looked down upon?  Why are they considered "bad"?  I think service jobs are what keeps our country running, and what keeps our communities thriving, clean, healthy, and safe.  How 'bout you?

Bart · Accepted Answer

Those people are just ignorant. I bet they are just to scared to dirty up their louis vuittons and think it's not "GQ" enough. Those people who have those jobs are the only reason why the world isn't a living dump...or else, we'd be like the movie WALL-E.

? · Answer

High maintenance is not the attribute of a truly confident person. A false sense of entitlement and lack of self esteem and insecurity make the person constantly demanding to the point of absurdity. A truly confident person needs not impress anyone.

cutsup · Answer

i wasn't aware that these folks were looked down on. at least not in my circle. maybe your friends are a bunch of phony snobs

xlilslickshortyx · Answer

because people are mean

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Why do people look down on Janitors/Custodians or Maintenance People?

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