In school our kids our taught that "there but for fortune" any of us could be poor and that all of us are one paycheck away from being poor.   BULLSHIT.

We all make decisions in life.   Being poor is usally the result of many bad decisions.   Didn't study, dropped out of school, drank, took drugs, hung out with bad people, did crimes, etc. etc.   It's not one bad decision that leaves you on the street.

I have had companies I work for sell the company (big companies like Stanley, Kodac, and Lysol) and dissolve my job.   Rather than give up I found a new job.   After reorganization I had to find a new job skill in my current job.   Today I am the recognized expert in my company.   

I think it is great that people take social jobs with little pay.   That is their choice. Don't bitch that you don't make any money.   You chose that field. No one is stopping you from becoming a doctor, lawyer, investment banker, or millionaire from your own business.

Art chose the music business.   I love Art's performances, but not enough other people do.   Some people make millions in music.   Most don't.   Very few in folk music make much of a living.   But that is a choice you make.   The upside is you choose your life, have no bosses, and play for people like yourself.   The downside is little money, no healtcare, small audiences, talented competition, and no poplular support.   You can make a whole lot more money as a DJ for weddings and bar mitzvahs.

It is not fair why some jobs pay a lot and others pay very little. Life isn't fair.   Get on with it.