[adamanonymous]

> You're not getting instant respect from mother in laws and pastors as an ATC

You would if it was known to pay $500k/yr+

[nicoburns]

Earning highly does not universally command respect the way being a doctor does. Some would even see earning that much as being immoral (i.e. actually negative)

[portaouflop]

Which very highly paid job does not command respect in society? I can’t think of any (Outside of anti-capitalist circles ofc)