Well there's no clue there as to what part of the planet you come from, but there are established spotter clubs here and they organise spotting tours. Unfortunately, some countries (like Greece) don't seem to understand enthusiasm for aeroplanes for aeroplanes sake as opposed to espionage.
I used to get up to LHR any way I could and spend happy days there 'spotting', and all the airshows I could get to. I can think of no better way to build up enthusiasm for the business- once you are actually working, dragging yourself out of bed at 03.30 am or going to work at 23.00 needs motivation- money isn't enough for the tedium in the job- unless you are truly motivated by love of aeroplanes you probably won't last the course.
So are spotters 'looked down upon'? Not by moi!