I would rather dig sewer lines than work at a call center. But you are correct that real work, the kind of work that gets hands dirty is not respected. But i know a lot of rich plumbers.
I’ve worked at call centers, mostly setting appointments for sales people. It was heated & air conditioned, inside, sitting down with a drink and a snack within reach and I merely had to make phone calls. At some I actually made better than average money. Every job, except for slavery, is what you make of it.
“But i know a lot of rich plumbers.”
Ok I wouldnt say I’m rich but did very well mainly because it’s hard work and few people are willing to do it
Besides I’d raher have poo on my shoe than a phone in my ear listening to someone about as enjoyable as what used to get onmy shoe
And they’ll never outsource plumbing work