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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
I think this really captures the crux of the problem. For those that want to work, there is work available. Those who aren't working, aren't working by choice. You could argue the definition of "choice" should or should not include things like mental health or drug addiction, but my key point is that there is work available for those who want to work. Unfortunately our government and frankly society as a whole has also made it entirely too easy to survive without working.
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The factory production side of the place I work for, is advertising for Summer help (hoping to attract college students) to a hot, fast paced environment, making $17.00 an hour plus weekend overtime. This is the best way to determine if you can handle it, and are willing to work into a full time position making $20 an hour. They are down 30 people per shift, and can't find anyone who can pass a drug test, or handle the conditions I endured for 15 years with failing health...(cancer/heart failure).
This problem very well could be a mental health issue, but more likely a lack of desire for any resposability in life. I have a farmer's work ethic, and find that not many others do.