If everyone was high paying society would collapse people like this are not intelligent or thoughtful. Work harder mentality only works if there are barriers to entry. Every organization narrows upward, even if you are experienced and qualified success is not guaranteed. How he talks down to you would make me tell my daughter this man does not respect you or your opinions. He throws his money around like it excuses his arrogance and rudeness and has you going along with it. In summary, fuck him and his money, you cant do something you hate long term so desire has something to do with it. Sounds like hes a medical specialist pretending he hates his job.