So I just posted a screen cap of this tweet to the subreddit and it did cause a bit of a stir.
The more I watched arguments unfold, the more I realized how harmful the discourse I had brought was. It caused infighting, doctors v janitors, and a minor community divide over who “deserved” more. It was one of those things that just distracted from the bigger picture.
I'm making this post partially to bring attention to that, and similar posts. I'm also making it to say appreciate damn janitors. Cuz wow. There was quite a crap ton of disrespect and undermining the work that janitors do. They do more than just mop. They risk their lives to save yours, I hope you all realize that. The shit (literally) they're exposed to and expected to clean all the time, the way they're heavily overworked… It's not easy. I saw a lot of people undermining them the same way bootlickers do “burger flippers”. Remember that they deserve more than a living wage. They are one of the most vital roles in our society. Make sure to appreciate janitors, sanitation workers, nurses, teachers, and farmers the same way you do other roles.