That’s ridiculous.

Some careers pay more than others. It’s a given. That’s how it works.

It doesn’t mean everyone should go into those high paid fields even if they hate those jobs and/or have no aptitude for it. I find such comments very ignorant and rude.

When people make such comments to you, I’d ask them what they do for a living. When they reply, suggest they do something else, for money or benefits or just no reason. They’ll get the message.