I believe more people are on welfare ...
I think you have part of the answer. I think some now see benefits as a basic and look at work as something you add on or compare to. For instance, if food, housing and phone are covered by benefits, what is going to get one motivated? $8 per hour gross verses “hanging” out or should they go for a full time job at say $20 per which will reduce benefits to zero while taking away all they free time? I know someone who makes this calculation, perhaps it is anecdotal??
Then there are the parents of these snow flakes who support their leisure lifestyle. I used to work with a lady whose dad left a huge estate. Her comment once was why should her son work, he has money. I asked why she was working? She said because she likes the job. I was amazed. It stopped being funny when mid day she gets a call from the west coast where junior was involved in a rather serious accident while bombing around SF enjoying the trip.
Exactly.....and I cant say I blame them.....work or hang out for the same return is an easy pick without some form of personal penalty, morality not withstanding.......and I too know many that “hangout” because they DO calculate and are glad to explain the finer details of Why.....When welfare is perceived as a “Right”...its a no brainer...