I think the "not wanting to work for poverty wages" thing makes more sense when you compare the tradeoff. Until you're making around $30k, you can either be in

I think the "not wanting to work for poverty wages" thing makes more sense when you compare the tradeoff. Until you're making around $30k, you can either be in dire financial straits and not work 40 hours per week, or you can be in dire financial straits and work 40 hours per week. Who in their right mind would choose the second option?