Why would you care what the 'world' thinks about your job ?
Anyways, from my experience:
In Africa I used to be treated as if I was a top army official
In Europe I was treated nicely and with respect
In Canada, Flight Attendants think they are better than you and don't need you in the plane.
Before becoming a pilot, I used to admire them. Now that I am a pilot, I stay far away from them when I'm off.