But there is no actual understanding. The person in question thinks it's a quaint little experience. The part about the food takeout illustrates this well: no comprehension about actually having to do this sort of labor your entire life. If this article does not seem like parody straight out of HBO's Silicon Valley I am not sure what to say
I think you’re judging this guy too harshly. It’s an entry-level job with everything spelled out and a very clear path to advancement. Anyone spending their entire life doing it knows exactly what choices they’re making. I could maybe see your point if this guy was trying to work as a carpenter or something.