Hospital cleaning can be highly specialised even when it does not require a university degree. Train drivers carry hundreds of lives, work irregular hours, and must remain available across a continuous transport system, so their pay reflects responsibility as well as time on duty. Greater railway automation is likely, but the system still depends on skilled people in the cab. An experienced plumber who solves a problem in minutes supplies the parallel example: the customer pays for decades of judgement that make the quick repair possible. Safety-critical institutions value expertise, accountability, and availability.
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Specialist pay reflects judgement and responsibility
Hospital cleaners, train drivers, and experienced tradespeople illustrate why responsibility and scarce expertise matter more than degree requirements alone.