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by prawn 1819 days ago
I think it's suggesting that they don't work more hours despite having an easy/obvious incentive (to our eyes) to improve their lot. There are a lot of mid/upper-class people in a typical, modern, urban society who have shelter, food, safety and more but pour in 70 hours a week, maybe paying off a big house or trying to get a fancier car or more expensive clothes.