[newerduder]

devil's advocate; doing a job takes time, whereas just getting paid does not. Making it harder to have an additional side-job. (it's a common belief that you need to be unemployed and looking for employment before getting a handout)

Also, whoever's "guaranteeing" those jobs can get work done, if you're into that sort of thing. e.g. digging/filling holes, or building roads to nowhere.