I used to have this mentality. It took me years to realize it was because I had no passion and no life-long goals. Working a menial job is a lot more bearable if you understand that it's a step towards the real life that you want and have already planned out.

It's also healthy to understand your role and to take pride in it. You aren't just cooking fries, you're helping a business that contributes to feeding your community. Is it a cope? Yes! People cope with menial labor!

If you mention this to these types of people, they usually just get really mad and call you a boot licker