“”, a “low-level” position is one that both (1) pays significantly less than the person could have been paid and (2) does not require an elite degree to obtain."
That’s just stupid. This is a foreign idea to you and your money-chasing, but people choose various fields/jobs because of passions, interests, talents and the desire to make a difference. I wouldn’t think less of someone who chose, say, working for a non-profit that helps people get health care versus working for a hedge fund, but it’s clear that you would, (protip: “maximizes the money he makes” and “elite” are two different concepts)