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

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 would rather have a job NO MATTER where it was. I work at Tim Hortons which is basically Canadians Dunkin Donuts. I can live off of Tim Hortons pay and not being in any debt. Im putting myself though college as well as paying 550$ worth of medications a month plus all my other bills. People need to learn how to handle loosing a job or such thing as the recession. You must reduce your spending habits and not get those unneccessary crap such as getting your nails done, buying expensive foods, going out for foods, and even clothing. SInce I have neccessary things such as my medication I work hard and spend my money wisley since 10$ will make a big different for me. I started using coupons and samples a few years ago which helps save loads of money and keeps me out of debt. The job may not be what you want or the most pleasent one but its money and keeping you from going into debt.

ehh, I would like to say it vary with each individual.But I would prefer the former, if i have nothing to do i would feel lonely,so i would go to do something even it is little paid.

I think it is better to have a job that pays a little than nothing. Because as of this days. Looking for a jobs is difficult.

Just patient to have that jobs, until you find a better one. Have a nice day!

I'd rather have a job that pays little than being unemployed. Even if I get a really low salary, at least I have some money to buy food and other necessities. I always believe that budgeting is the key. I know people who have enough money but still end up in debt because they don't use their money wisely and don't save up.

Maybe the reason they turn down those kinds of opportunity is because they're the ones supporting their families. Because they're the breadwinners, they want jobs with higher pay.

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 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.

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.

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.