Is it better to have a job that pays a little money or no job?

I think too that it is better to have a job. I understand the thinking, I was laid off in February when my company closed, and have been unable to get a job since, and some jobs I am applying for I would be getting the same on unemployment as I would earn. BUT unemployment runs out eventually, and it is better to be working than to live off benefits ifyou can I think. However, don't assume people are NOT always willing to take these jobs. In the past Ihad worked in a coffee shop and in retail. Now, I have a degree, I am pretty overqualified for those jobs, but since I lost my job, as well as jobs in my own field I have applied for many retail jobs, and jobs in Dunkin Donuts, Walmart, fast food places and the like and have not had a single rely. Gets really depressing when you can't even get a job at KFC....LOL... I think probably in the current climate more people who WOULDN'T normally go for that sort of job ARE going for them, making it hard even to get them.

I work from home, and I really don't make half as much as I would at the kind of job that I'm qualified for, so people are always telling me to get a "real" job. I could definitely go out there and get a job that would provide benefits and an organized schedule, but the fact of the matter is I like working from home, and I get really tired of people treating me like I'm lazy and don't have a job. I work 18 hours a day by choice because I'm free to work as little or as much as I want, and I get paid, so how is that not a job. I think for a while I should lie to people and say that I've been fired from my WAH job so they can see that there actually is a difference between not having a job and making less than they expect of you. However in regards to your post and your opinions, I fully agree. You can't sit around and say "I can't work here because I won't make enough to survive on." when you're unemployed! It makes no sense. As far as I remember, and correct me if I'm wrong, something is more than nothing!

Hey, I would say that it is better to have a job that pays little money rather than having no job and getting paid absolutely nothing. That wasn't a really bad question, since I know some people who don't work just because they say that they money they would get is too little. Make sure you have a good day, God bless and Happy Lotting!!

I think of course, some income is better than no income. It may not pay all the bills, but it pays some. The only case I would really say its not worth it is if its costs you more to get there, than youre actually making. I've had this situation before, and I was actually making more money by not going to work and doing stuff at home. Some people have the mind set that something like Duncan Donuts though is beneath them. I know I have this mentality about somethings, it's wrong, but I can't deny it. Some businesses wont hire because some people are over qualified, so that may be a reason they're not able to even work at duncan donuts. I know a friend of mine is retired, and she used to work at john's hopkins, and she cant even get a simple desk job to just pass the time by. Ive actually considered a second job, at a retail store. For the discounts and extra money of course. And I'm currently employeed at a bank and making decent money.

The short answer is it depends. For example, I am a recent unemployed college graduate. Working at Dunkin Donuts is a bash to my ego. I did not go to college to work a cash register. If someone, who has not gone to college then working at Dunkin Donuts is not a problem. Let's pretend you have this menial job. What do you do when you need to interview for a 'real' position? Well, Dunkin Donuts would not hire me since I am clearly not looking to be there for the long run anyway. I think they will not give you time off.

I think I would rather a job. However people who aren't working may be getting benefits, and of course they may loose these benefits when they start working. If they don't earn as much in a job in, for example, Dunkin Donuts then it's better for them to stay jobless and get benefits from the State. Also it can come down to pride, someone who has always strived for high end jobs but cannot get them may simply not want to work somewhere like Dunkin Donuts or a similar chain because they feel it is beneath them. Personally I would work anywhere if I needed money as I would prefer to earn my own keep than rely on handouts from the State.

I agree some money is better than no money but not everyone could work at Duncan Donuts.There are jobs I Know I couldn't do and if given the choice of getting one of those jobs or remain unemployed. I would stay nemployed.

Me, personally...I would take the low paying job. I do know of cases where it does actually make more sense financially to not work though, especially for those living on social security. I have a family member that relies on SSI to live on. She was lucky enough to be given a home and car (not a very nice car, but still) by her parents. She gets food stamps, hand outs from churches, all kinds of help. She is the single mother of two boys, one of whom is disabled. If she started working it would cut her payments by so much that she wouldn't be able to make ends meet. She barely can now. In my case, though, working actually helps me. My son also is disabled (not for the same reason...my son has a genetic disorder called Fragile X and her son has CP) and draws a SSI check. My son draws the maximum each month even though my husband has a pretty good paying job and I work too. My job doesn't pay a lot, but it does help. And the bet part is that it's a work at home job (that's actually not a scam or MLM or anything stupid. ha ha) so there are no transportation costs or daycare costs. It works great for us. Plus, I don't have a schedule. If I want to work, I call and log in. If I don't want to, I don't have to at all. I usually work 2, maybe 3 weeks out of the month just to help out with the bills. And then I get my little extra cash from the web... But to answer your question...yes...it is definately better to make your own money than to expect a handout or rely on other people.

I rather have jobs and i dont think i mind work at any place as long as i can good source of money.I have been working since i was in high school to afford my living as my mother are not paying for me.I dont think i can afford what i have right now if i am not working since then.I think it is better going out to work then just sitting at home doing nothingg.but it is good to be unemployed if the person are not so desperate about it.

its always good to look for ways to earn that extra money that will help you to learn how hard or eaasy is it to work for your own money. personally i think it's better to have that job which will pay you even less money but you are weel quite sure that it will continue with you right in to the future and you income will not diminsh or dry up but it will be a continous process where even if go to a holiday you come back back and find your bank account fat with cash. the question is how to you get to such a business or job yet at present we are experiencing the greatest economic down turn and most jobs are being lost by the day. based on this i think you can set up your own business system where you will be able to earn residual income for life. you can log into my blog at www dot cashspiner dot blogspot dot com to find otu how you can create for your self a system that will guarantee you income and its free to join.

I agree with this in that being employed keeps your resume from having gaps; many employers will not even take a second look if a resume has any gaps. This is what an employee from a particular company told me the other day. I have gaps in mine because I was a non-professional care-giver for my first husband and my mother. Therefore, I am not employable in some ways. However, if the prospective employer would look at what a care-giver does everday they would sure be surprised; we're administrators of households, efficiency experts, managers of schedules and drivers.

Well, I was laughing at this idea of having a job that pays less instead of staying at home with no job at all. But then I came to realize that this somehow offers me some sense of truth. When you're at home and dependent to the people around you, you tend to lose so many things including self respect. And some sort of freedom you once enjoyed before feels like they have been taken away from you. It's definitely not The solution, but believe me or not, it helps in so many ways you don't realize at all.

well now lets discuss this alittle further. I understand why you say that alittle job is better than no job at all. However, i submit to you that if loving what you do, thats all it will ever be is a job. On the other hand if you love, enjoy, and have a passion for what you do its not considered a job or work. Take me for example. I love to work with my hands and helping people. However, i would not be happy working in a fast food environment because i know how i am when i am hungry. i am very irratable and picky concerning what i put in my mouth. i am tedious when it comes to my ordering my food and wanting it just as i ordered it or i won't eat it. now i am also one who hates to cook but love to eat. i cook because i have to not because i love to. Now to sit at a computer all day using my hands i love. But what i cannot stand is sitting at a desk all day working and answering a phone. There are just some things considered work to some and a joy to others. However, i am very good at customer service but i don't like to talk on the phone. Currently i am seeking employment but what i will not do is waste my time or someone elses doing something just for a paycheck knowing i don't like it and will probably more than likely stay there long. So i would rather continue to put in applications where i would love to utilize my skills and talents to the full.

It actually depends on your current financial position. If money is urgent, its better to join a job that pays less money. If you can wait, then better wait for a job that pays more money

I think that it is still better to have a job that pays little than no job at all. Especially for those who no longer have parents whom they can depend on. Fast food chains are usually jobs with shifts so they can still keep on looking for a better job with working in this low-paying job. I don't see why these people just won't give it a try, I guess they are not that desperate yet that is why.

hello cripfemme, Ofcourse it is much better to have a job that pays a little money than no job at all. It's hard to be unemployed especially now a days. More so when you have a family to support. Accepting any job especially with low salary is hard for those who was/were remove from the job because of our economy for they were being paid big time. And we can't blame them for that. But need to adjust for awhile to live. It's just only temporary anyway.

i think it is better to be bringing in some kind of money. no money is definitely not the answer. there has to be some kind of income coming in and when we are productive we feel better about ourselves too. sitting around doing nothing and then having no money on top of that is just depressing.

it is better to have a job that pays a little money than not having a job as you gain experience,can still look for another job whilst getting some income however you could argue getting another job once your employed may be harder as unemploy6ed people may get preference as they don't have a job and they may think you are likely to leave as soon as you get a better offer

This is good discussion. If a man or woman is not earning, nobody will attract them. Only money makes everything. If you earn then only everybody will attravt you and respect to. If a man is with no job,he cannot find way to spent . Even for taking a tea he needs money which he gets only he is in job with payment.

I think that if you're strapped for money, you should take any job you could get until you find something that pays higher. Otherwise, you should find a job that would be more suitable for your skills or a job you would love.