How do you figure unemployment is a gravy train? We freaking pay into the system. I wouldn't take unemployment if they let me keep the money I paid in in the first place.
in this economy? Even the grey market jobs have dried up. And lets not forget a little thing called benefits. Just medical for a couple can be $10,000 a year if in reasonable health. Throw in sick days, vacation, holidays, dental, and a number of other things, and I am quite sure this guy wanted a job.