If the job was actually recognised as a profession it would help. As it stands, the job we call “airline pilot” is seen as more of a pastime or hobby that got out of control. Airline Captain or ATPL won’t even get you a tram ride home let alone any real world T&Cs.
I wouldn’t call mass produced Chinese products “good”. They may fulfil the role well while the operation remains on the rails but that’s about it. Fast, cheap or good, you get a choice of two.