[ramblerman]

Why did you feel personally attacked? OP didn't mention software.

OP specifically mentioned Mckinsey consultants, i.e. "advice givers" and PPT generators who mainly exist to provide cover for higher ups. I'm inclined to agree with them.

[wincy]

I’d assume we’re arguing about general principles, not about specific jobs, it seems like navel gazing if we’re truly having a discussion strictly about “who is more valuable a garbage man or a McKinsey consultant”.

It’s merely an illustrative example to stoke the broader question of “are people who are more highly paid actually more useful to society?”