Is it inherently admirable to work a 9-to-5 job?

I notice that many cultures have a strong stigma associated with being jobless. It's as if people are obligated to be productive members of society, as if it's everyone's duty to contribute to the world. But if it's admirable to hold a 9-to-5 job, then why do so many people pursue careers that aren't necessarily beneficial, like careers in entertainment, finance, law, sales, or marketing?<br><br>Companies do need employees to function and make money, but I'd argue that most jobs don't benefit society as a whole. For example, if I work in the finance industry, I'm essentially helping wealthy people and institutions accumulate more wealth. If I work in the marketing industry, I'm essentially influencing people to buy more products than they need. The same can be said about many jobs in the world, including careers in entertainment and other service industries.<br><br>In my opinion, it's only admirable to be jobless if you're pursuing a life of leisure and luxury. But if you're struggling to make ends meet, then I think it's inherently admirable to work a 9-to-5 job no matter what the job is. It's admirable to put food on the table, to work hard and earn money, and to contribute to society in any way you can. In fact, I think it's admirable to work any job, no matter how menial or unimportant it may seem.<br><br>For example, if I were a janitor, I would be contributing to society by keeping public spaces clean and safe. If I were a cook, I would be contributing to society by providing food for people, nourishing their bodies and fueling their minds. Even if I were a salesperson, I would be contributing to society by helping people find the products they need and want.<br><br>Of course, there are many jobs that aren't admirable at all. For instance, if I were a hitman or a drug dealer, I would be harming society by killing people or selling dangerous substances. But I think most jobs are inherently admirable, even if they seem pointless or unimportant.<br><br>So is it inherently admirable to work a 9-to-5 job, or only if you're pursuing a life of leisure and luxury? Is it admirable to work any job, no matter how menial or unimportant it may seem, or only if you're contributing to society in a positive way?<br><br>Edit: I see a lot of people in the comments saying you don't have to work to be admirable. That's not what I'm saying. I'm asking if it's inherently admirable to work a 9-to-5 job, whether it's beneficial or not.<br><br>Edit2: I'm not asking if you should work a job. I'm not asking if you should admire people who work jobs. I'm asking if it's inherently admirable to work a job.<br><br>Edit3: I'm not asking if it's more admirable to not work than to work. I'm asking if it's inherently admirable to work a 9-to-5 job.<br><br>Edit4: By "admirable," I mean that it's something to be appreciated, something that commands respect.