i went to school - obtained an education - and enjoy working in a social fast-paced setting - my job suits me.
i have done labor jobs - for years - all through college and i did not much enjoy them. working them further motivated me to get my education.
my hat goes off to the steel worker - who works hard and does work i would not want to do.
but remember - i never disrespected the hard work of the steel worker - i am the one who has been disrespected...my craft is being mocked as easy and i am the one overpaid with the easy job.
and those stupid remarks would motivate any teacher to defend themselves and their trade...as anyone who believes in what they do on a daily basis as a teacher would feel just as strongly...