[fintstone]

No one liked working hard all day on a crappy job when I was young either, but we all liked to eat and have a roof over our heads...so there was little choice. If one worked hard, they could do well and advance to the point where they had a pretty good life (but it still required employment).

Why work hard for low pay when the government will take money from those that do to give to you? That is the new reality. End income-based social programs and there will be plenty of workers. Close the borders and wages will rise through competition. Simple solutions.