***...Maynard G. Krebs who had a visceral reaction to offers of work.***
Much like my Brother-in-law. “I can’t find a job!” was his motto!
I found him a great paying job with great benefits and he said....”I don’t want to do that kind of work!” (same work I did for 31 years)
Then my other Brother-in-law found him a job and he lasted half a day before getting fired.
Good story. We have to get a feeling of satisfaction out of diligently working and contributing to society. We are seen as oddballs today.