> when the alternative is having no income at all? There is a breaking point where you'd rather not work than work even if there are no government subsidies (i

> when the alternative is having no income at all? There is a breaking point where you'd rather not work than work even if there are no government subsidies (ie: unemployment stipend). The math is, it costs you money to eat, go to the job, a roof, etc... If the job doesn't pay for these necessities, you just stop working.