This is mainly the reason why I started taking notes on my job hunting takeaways, particularly because there's a really touching thing that happened to me regarding this point.
So, it started when I was getting a certain document notarized. Well, actually, it was the second time, since there was a problem with the first (that I could have prevented, if I understood and followed the directions properly.) I was being assisted by this really nice man, and at one point in our discussion of my situation (since it was a little tricky), I had carelessly mentioned that what I was applying for had the least requirements, such that it came off as me saying that it was the "lowest job", basically.
As a response to that blunder, he told me that I shouldn't say "lang" (meaning "only") when it comes to that job, or any other decent job for that matter, as all work is important. I was slightly embarrassed, yes, but I was more grateful that I was reminded of that.
I had believed this, even before, but I guess it reflected in my actions that it wasn't as ingrained as I thought. Or perhaps, I was still being negatively influenced by the people around me regarding that topic. Thinking about it, I am not completely free from people telling me things like how I should look for a job that has "good pay" and other similar comments, even now.
However, what I could do about it differently this time is how I would handle this sort of thing.
I believe the guy I met at the notary public was right. Even if, say, the pay was relatively low or the status that I could gain was perceived as low, there's still a reason why a decent job would still be there. There are still people that one could benefit because of someone doing that job properly. For example, people who do well in their maintenance work or cleaning can raise people's safety and productivity, even if, say, others don't notice or give thanks.
There are even jobs that aren't really recognized as something that should be paid, like being a housewife or being a parent in general. But it's common knowledge that one's quality of parenting affects their children for the rest of their life, may it be good or bad.
Sadly, though, I've gotten to know a lot of people who think that certain jobs are beneath them, with some of them being like that mom in that one comic where she tells her child to study hard so he doesn't end up being a street sweeper. I mean, I know that it's well-meaning at least, but there's also that implied message that I don't think we should teach our children, that people should look down on others just because of their jobs.
There's value in decent work, no matter where they are on humans' perceived hierarchy.
Note: I'm using the word decent as in the first three definitions here. Just to be clear.