Why do people not want to work?

[2LaneCruzer]

Well, prisons are full of people that should had help long before they ended up there. Probably been cheaper for society than cost of crime and prisontime.

I recently read a book entitled "Life at the Bottom", written by an English Psychiatrist, Theodore Dalrymple, who deals with drug addicts, criminals, mentally ill and very poor patients. To make a long story short, he says that their plight is do to their world view, i.e. how they look at and approach life. He also says that "crime is the cause of poverty, not the other way around". In my opinion, it boils down to your sense of responsibility, not only to yourself, but to your family and your community.

 

[CobyRupert]

The title of this thread should of been:
“What’s wrong with these d*mm kids these days?!"
With a picture of a grumpy old man shaking his fist or a cane or whatever.

“I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words... When I was young, we were taught to be discreet and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise [disrespectful] and impatient of restraint".
(Hesiod, 8th century BC)

'The children now love luxury; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are tyrants, not servants of the households. They no longer rise when their elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize over their teachers.' - Socrates c. 470 – 399 BC.

 

[mcfarmall]

The title of this thread should of been:
“What’s wrong with these d*mm kids these days?!"
With a picture of a grumpy old man shaking his fist or a cane or whatever.

I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words... When I was young, we were taught to be discreet and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise [disrespectful] and impatient of restraint".
(Hesiod, 8th century BC)

'The children now love luxury; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are tyrants, not servants of the households. They no longer rise when their elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize over their teachers.' - Socrates c. 470 – 399 BC.

Sounds like not much has changed in the last 2400 years.

 

[goeduck]

I often offered day jobs to guys just sitting on their backsides. Their first question, "how much you gonna pay?" I offered 1.5% of minimum wage and they would respond "not enough."

No wonder, that would not even cover the cost of gas if they had a car. That is 11 cents an hour

 

[wheelbuilder]

It's not just kids, all ages seem to have degrees of absolute ignorance. My Dad's girlfriend will never read or follow directions about anything. She stopped watching TV because the batteries in the remote died. Couldn't manage to turn it on with the button on the TV, or figure out how to put batteries in the remote.
My brother in law bought a whole new toilet because he couldn't be bothered to swap out the flapper valve. He had to take it apart that far to replace the toilet. He's supposed to be an auto mechanic, but I wouldn't let him work on my car with that mindset.
I won't blame kids or a new generation, this can't think/work mindset is all over.

 

[jaxs]

Sounds like not much has changed in the last 2400 years.

It's not just kids, all ages seem to have degrees of absolute ignorance.
I won't blame kids or a new generation, this can't think/work mindset is all over.

As it relate's to this discussion,the above statements are profound. Whether you believe the Bible is God's word or simply the authors' thoughts,the contents show that mankind hasn't changed since first recorded history. I believe it's safe to say you,me,any political party nor anyone else can change it now. When I have thoughts of hopelessness,I reflect on this fact then look around me to realize there are plenty people,both young and old with what it take's to carry on into the next century. If feelings of hopelessness creep in,I find the "Serenity Prayer"help's immensely. If God doesn't fit for you,insert the opproperate deity or non at all. I believe countless people make bad,life altering choices in attempt to escape hopelessness. Do something about it. Pick yourself up then lend a hand to another.

 

[RalphVa]

Had our bi yearly phone meeting with our financial advisor. He told us that he had to let his 2 nephews go. He said they came from the "entitlement" era (think they were in their 30s) and just did not want to work hard enough. There was grousing from others who had to pull more than their share. He said it's a happier organization now that he let his 2 brother's kids go.

Ralph

 

[deserteagle71]

There are a few comments about 3% unemployment in the thread. I am amazed that anyone believes that nonsense that the government publishes.

Why wouldn't I believe it? I go to town and nearly every business has "Help Wanted" signs hanging in the front windows. Ads in the paper for unskilled field labor paying over $15 an hour. Yet they can't find bodies to fill those jobs. The ones who want to work already have a job. That 3% - actually, last I saw it was 2.7% in Nevada - are the "professionally" unemployed who have no intentions of going to work.

 

[coobie]

Graduated in 1975 started at the local power company soon after as a meter reader then tree trimmer then electric lineman.Just a high school grad that WANTED to work I consider my self VERY fortunate my company put me threw tree & line mans school at no cost.It seems folks want to ***** and complain they can"t find a job.I say BS get your ***** off the couch and hit it there are plenty of jobs if your are motivated to find one.

 

[caver]

Why work when you can spend all day on TBN upping your post count...