This applies to some people (it certainly applies to me!) but not to everyone. Insofar as any white collar worker can be exploited, which they can, plenty of SW

This applies to some people (it certainly applies to me!) but not to everyone. Insofar as any white collar worker can be exploited, which they can, plenty of SWEs are making <$100k, work long hours, have poor healthcare, etc. etc. And even for those who are doing well -- isn't it better to stand alongside those who aren't? Why is the "proper" thing to do just going your own way and being happy that you got yours?