Not ashamed, but forklift driving will be automated sooner than teaching (probably way sooner). I'd prefer them to run the most lucrative business they can operate and accrue capital.

I think at some point we'll all be screwed by automation (including teachers, developers, baristas and doctors) and too poor people won't have a reason to exist.

Better to get rich and independent from society before we can print human-like workers in a factory.

No shame, I don’t care what people do as long as it doesn’t harm others. People should enjoy their lives.

But, many (most?) people are status-conscious and equal pay != equal prestige. College is primarily about opening doors to higher prestige.