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Im sure that there are cases of both.
Some people probably wouldn't work if all their basic needs were met.(No judgement, i'd definitely consider it myself) And some billionaires probably are hard workers(although that is definitely not why they're billionaires)
one of the main results out of the various UBI trials so far – even with a few so-called “freeloaders”, overall productivity goes up
For the most part, people like to work. To feel like they're doing something, to be productive. This is within reason of course. The work should be something they enjoy, and no one likes being overworked.
and bullshit jobs will burn you out just as much as overwork
I absolutely don't like working. But I like things. My basic needs are insufficient for me to be comfortable and happy.
I would choose to work so I could go to the movies, buy video games, eat and drink decadent things, pursue hobbies, travel, etc.
Enough food, enough shelter, enough mobility, and enough telecommunication ironically isn't enough for me.
I've been fortunate to never have been only scraping by. I don't believe many people would choose it and it absolutely baffles me that so many people believe that so many people would.
If all my basic needs were met I'd 100% keep my current job because I like my job.
I'd also move closer so I'm not driving an hour each way.