You've obviously never worked in a support position of a failed startup. Those are the people that don't get paid - the developers having been able to see the

You've obviously never worked in a support position of a failed startup. Those are the people that don't get paid - the developers having been able to see the writing on the wall weeks before the paychecks stop coming. The support staff (tech support, office managers) keep coming to works as the CEO promises paychecks "by the end of this week". Its not like its trivial to find another similar job on a weeks notice, and living paycheck to paycheck has a paralyzing effect. An established company has far less risk for support staff.